Description
Nashville-style hot chicken meets melted cheese in these irresistible air fryer wraps, promising a spicy flavor explosion. Crispy, golden tortillas packed with zesty chicken and gooey cheese deliver a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) chicken breast, cooked and shredded
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
Wrap and Garnish:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Toss shredded chicken with fiery hot sauce, ensuring each strand is thoroughly coated with zesty flavor.
- Unfurl flour tortillas and generously spread cool ranch dressing across the surface, creating a creamy base.
- Distribute the spicy chicken mixture evenly onto each tortilla, maintaining balanced proportions.
- Sprinkle sharp cheddar cheese and freshly chopped green onions over the chicken, adding layers of texture and tang.
- Carefully fold and roll the tortillas, neatly tucking in the edges to create compact, sealed parcels.
- Arrange the wrapped bundles inside the air fryer basket, positioning them with slight spacing for optimal crispiness.
- Air fry at 350°F for 6-8 minutes, rotating midway to ensure uniform golden-brown exterior and melted cheese interior.
- Remove wraps once they achieve a crisp, appetizing golden color with slightly charred edges.
- Transfer to serving plates immediately, allowing the hot, gooey filling to remain molten and enticing.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adjusting the amount of hot sauce to suit your spice tolerance.
- For a healthier version, use whole wheat tortillas and low-fat cheese options.
- Prep wraps ahead of time and refrigerate before air frying for a quick meal prep solution.
- Experiment with different protein alternatives like pulled pork or shredded turkey for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 441 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1024 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 87 mg