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Switching up Thursday nights with these Folded Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wraps. Shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, herbs, lettuce, and a little cheddar cheese, all folded up in wraps, then pan-fried until warm and crispy. These easy wraps come together in minutes, they’re crunchy on the outside, and spicy and cheesy inside. Serve with the most deliciously creamy, jalapeño lime ranch, and additional buffalo sauce. Great for both lunch and dinner, but equally fun for game night too!
Look, I’m not usually one to jump on trends, especially a food trend, but this folded wrap thing that’s going around on TikTok? It’s basically a new form of a quesadilla…and it’s a pretty genius idea. Have you guys seen it? You just take a tortilla, divide up your fillings between the four quarters of the wrap, then fold it all together into a triangle.
Confused? Sorry, that probably makes no sense above, but if you look at my photos below, hopefully, you’ll understand. It is very easy!
Anyway, I’m not really on TikTok, though I probably should be, but when I saw this folded wrap concept, I instantly had the idea to create a buffalo chicken wrap. Instead of hesitating and second-guessing myself (like I always do), I just made a few to see how they might turn out. And you know, not only was it really easy to do, but it was fun. And the buffalo chicken filling sure is delicious.
So I decided I’d create the recipe here for you. Thank you TikTok for inspiring this one!
(the four corners of the wrap)
Aside from TikTok inspiring this recipe, I also drew some inspo from my younger brother, Red. He’s in town all month and he loves any food doused in a little buffalo sauce. Every time he’s here in Colorado, he begs me to make him buffalo cauliflower. It’s one of his favorite dinners.
I’m the biggest sucker when it comes to my brothers and the need to please them whenever they ask for food, especially Red. I just love when they’re excited to have me cook for them!
Since I knew Red would be around, I figured a buffalo chicken wrap was really the only way to go. It was the right move. My family devoured these. My dad said it’s all about the crispy tortillas, the cheese, and the sauces. Altogether…delicious!
(first fold)
(second fold)
(third fold)
Making these folded wraps is easy, here is how I do it…
First things first, start with the buffalo chicken. I shredded up a couple of chicken breasts and tossed them with homemade buffalo sauce, yogurt (for creaminess), and fresh herbs. Most buffalo chicken dip/fillings are made with cream cheese, but I wanted to make these wraps on the healthier side, so I swapped in yogurt. Worked just perfectly.
Once the filling is mixed, mix up a quick homemade ranch….but don’t make it your average ranch.
I used fresh cilantro and plenty of lime in place of the usual herb mix and stirred in some pickled jalapeños for a spicy, tangy kick. This is the perfect sauce to swirl into each wrap.
Now assemble.
I took a lot of photos so you could see how this is done, but guys it’s easy. You make a cut down the center of your tortillas, then add the chicken to one corner, and the greens to another corner, and finally the cheese to another. Fold it all up, then pan-fry.
So you’ve got….
One-quarter of buffalo chicken.
Another quarter wrap of greens n’ things.
A quarter full of ranch.
And finally a quarter full of cheese.
Fold it all up into one triangle.
As the wraps cook, the cheese on the outer layer melts out a bit and the most magical thing happens. The cheese melts onto the skillet and becomes crispy and almost fried. It’s really good.
And then, everything else cooks together into a wrap that’s crispy on the outside, but cheesy and saucy inside.
The verdict? Red said he probably likes these more than buffalo chicken. They’re a mix of two of his favorite foods, buffalo chicken and quesadillas, so naturally, he loved these. As did everyone else. They’re pretty hard to beat.
Nothing fancy, just really delicious food. Excited to have this recipe on hand for an easy dinner. It’s just one of those meals that everyone loves!
Looking for other fun sandwiches? Here are my favorites:
Healthier Homemade Crunchwrap Supreme
Everything Cheddar Tomato Bacon Grilled Cheese
Lastly, if you make these Folded Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wraps. be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Folded Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wraps
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 504 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup buffalo sauce (homemade sauce in notes)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 4 large (burrito size) whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas
- 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1-2 jalapeño or poblano pepper, chopped
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- olive oil, for cooking
Jalapeño Ranch
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños chopped + 2 tablespoons brine
- juice from 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- 1. In a bowl, combine the chicken, yogurt, buffalo sauce, chives, parsley, and dill.2. To make the ranch. Combine all ingredients in a bowl. 3. To assemble, cut down from the center of the tortilla to the edge (see above photo). Spread the chicken in the bottom left corner, then add a handful of the lettuce, jalapeño/poblano pepper, and green onions on the top left corner. Spread the ranch on the top right corner, and the cheese on the bottom right corner (see photos for visuals). Fold the buffalo chicken over the lettuce. Then, working clock-wise, folding that quarter over the ranch. And finally, fold that quarter over the cheese. 4. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet, add 1 wrap and cook 2-3 minutes per side until crisp and golden brown. Serve warm with extra buffalo sauce, ranch, and lettuce.
Notes
Buffalo Sauce: Mix 1/2 hot sauce, 1/2 cup olive oil or melted butter, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon smoked, paprika, and a 1/2 teaspoon each onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Tortillas: I love to use Siete Foods Grain Free Burrito Size Tortillas and their smaller Grain Free Tortillas. You can get these at Whole Foods or order online. I also love the Whole Foods brand whole wheat tortillas.
This post was originally published on January 14, 2021
I’m gonna make this recipe for my sister’s birthday.But I’m kinda afraid that it’s to hot.Can I use less hot sauce?
Hey Sara,
I would just skip the smoked paprika in the buffalo sauce and it should be okay! I hope you love the recipe and happy birthday to your sister! xTieghan
These are AMAZING and so easy to make. I buy a pre cooked chicken from the store and shred it and it makes it super quick and easy. My husband really liked them and asked for me to make them again a week later. Thank you so much for the recipe! We left the greens out and it tasted fine without!
Hey Abbie,
Thanks for making this recipe! I am so glad it was a hit! xTieghan
I love this recipe!! I love anything with Buffalo and this hits it out of the park. So good!!!
Hey Adrian,
Thanks a lot for making this recipe, I am so glad it was enjoyed. Happy Sunday! xTieghan
i am going to try this tonight! how much of the 1 cup chicken should i use for 1 wrap?
Thanks
Dylan
Hey Dylan,
Just use enough to cover 1/4 of the wrap. I hope you enjoy the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions. xTieghan
These are THE BEST!!!! So delicious and easy! We even just make the buffalo chicken mixture and ranch to put on salads when we want some lighter but still super yummy! If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would!!!
Hey Emily,
I am thrilled to hear this recipe was enjoyed. Thanks so much for giving it a try. Have a great week! xTieghan
Loved how easy this recipe was to follow! I especially loved the ranch- super easy and delicious. We simplified things by using a rotisserie chicken and throwing in a bag of Buffalo sauce. I liked being able to make all the fillings and then build/cook the wrap when it was time to eat!
Hey Jenny,
Thanks a bunch for making this recipe, I am delighted it was enjoyed!! xTieghan
The instructions were easy to follow and the pictures were helpful. This recipe overall was easy and flavorful. To speed up the prep process I used a rotisserie chicken and thought it was tasty!
Hey Aisling,
Thanks a bunch for making this recipe, I am delighted it was enjoyed!! xTieghan
Quick and easy. Loved it.
Thanks Dyanna! xTieghan
Wow! This recipe is absolutely perfect. Super simple, super easy but seriously tastes like I’m eating from a restaurant. The perfect “healthy” comfort food! Made it tonight for dinner and it is absolutely delicious and felt like I whipped it together in no time. I cook for just me, myself and I so I prepped the chicken and ingredients separately and will assemble/cook when I’m ready to eat, making it a super easy work from home meal.. (I also skipped the jalapenos because I’m a pretty big wuss on the spice scale – but this still delivered plenty of flavor!)
Hey Courtney,
I am so thrilled this recipe was a hit, thanks a lot for giving it a try!! xTieghan
Gotta love a good tictoc inspiration! These crispy buffalo chicken wraps were outta sight!! They’re the perfect balance of creamy, cheesy, crunchy and spicy, and both these sauces are so good. This definitely satisfied the quesadilla lover in the house and my love for buff chicken anything. We devoured every bite and will definitely be putting these into rotation. Thank you for another amazing recipe, Tieghan!! You rock!
Hey Jessica,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so glad it was enjoyed! Have great week:) xTieghan
Made these tonight. DELICIOUS! The note with the homemade buffalo sauce seems to be missing a unit of measurement on the hot sauce. I’m guessing it is supposed to say 1/2 a cup based on looking at other buffalo sauce notes on other recipes from your website.
Hey Stephanie,
I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for trying it out! Sorry for the confusion, yes it is 1/2 cup. Happy Friday! xTieghan
This will be in our regular rotation!
Hey Mary,
I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for trying it out! Happy Friday! xTieghan
This recipe was amazing!! Husband gave it a 10 out of 10!!! I was thinking of using the rest of my roast chicken for a salad but… on second thought I’ll be using it to make this recipe again tomorrow!! Even with whole wheat tortillas this was just amazing. So so good!! Thank you for sharing!
Hey Shawna,
I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! xTieghan
Amazing! I love the ranch and I love that’s it’s made with Greek yogurt. The whole thing is absolutely delicious.
Hey Jolene,
Thank you so much for giving the recipe a go! I am thrilled it was enjoyed. xTieghan
Love love this recipe.. Absolutely delicious! Mine were a little messy but still yummy. Thank you!??
Hey Maria,
Thank you so much for giving the recipe a go! I am thrilled it was enjoyed. xTieghan