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Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wraps

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These crispy air fryer buffalo chicken wraps deliver a perfect crunch with juicy chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, and creamy dressing wrapped in a soft tortilla for a quick and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp honey (optional)
  • 4 large flour tortillas (8-inch size)
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce or mixed greens
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese or ranch dressing
  • Optional: sliced celery or cucumber for crunch

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken breasts into even strips, about 3 inches long and 1 inch thick.
  2. In one bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. In a second bowl, beat the eggs. Place panko breadcrumbs on a plate.
  3. Dip each chicken strip first into the flour mix, shaking off excess, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs. Press crumbs gently to adhere well.
  4. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
  5. Place chicken strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. While chicken cooks, whisk together hot sauce, melted butter, and honey in a bowl.
  7. Transfer cooked chicken to a bowl and toss gently with buffalo sauce to coat evenly.
  8. Warm tortillas briefly in microwave or skillet to make them pliable.
  9. Lay down shredded lettuce on each tortilla, place buffalo chicken strips on top, sprinkle cheese, add a drizzle of blue cheese or ranch dressing, and add optional celery or cucumber slices.
  10. Fold in sides and roll tightly from one end. Secure with parchment paper or toothpicks if needed.
  11. Serve immediately while chicken is crispy and wrap is warm.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before breading to avoid sogginess. Do not soak chicken in sauce before air frying to keep crust crispy. Cook in batches if air fryer basket is small to avoid steaming. Warm tortillas before assembling for easier wrapping. For a lighter version, substitute butter with olive oil and blue cheese dressing with Greek yogurt. Adjust hot sauce and honey to control spice level.

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