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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
My family loved these, my skillet got a little hot – how high should I cook them – thank you
Hey Lisa,
Thanks so much for trying the recipe, I am so glad it was enjoyed! I would cook on medium heat. Have a great weekend:) xTieghan
Do you think these can be baked in an oven if you are making a lot of these at one time?
Hey Jen,
Yes, I think that would work well. Hope you love them! xTieghan
These were so easy to make and tasted incredible! My husband ate two and wanted another to take to work for lunch tomorrow. These will definitely be in rotation at our house. I used a rotisserie chicken to make this already super simple recipe that much easier.
Hey Hannah,
I am so thrilled the recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a go! Happy Friday! xTieghan
My family, from Buffalo, LOVED these. Super easy, very delish! I made with thighs and de-natured jalapenos.
Hey Danielle,
I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
Made these for dinner tonight and they were super delicious and filling!
Hey Olivia,
I am so glad the recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! xTieghan
Not only was this recipe super delicious, it was extremely easy to make! I am obsessed!! This is now a staple in our meal rotation!
Hey Dani,
I am so glad the recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! xTieghan
I made these tonight and they were delicious! The homemade ranch is yummy, and everything was quick and easy to put together. Will definitely be making again! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Hey Angelle,
I am thrilled this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! xTieghan
These are delicious! My only problem was that much of the filling fell out when I flipped the wraps in the skillet. How do you keep everything together?
Hey Julie,
I am thrilled this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! I put the open side down first so the heat seals it baking it super easy when flipping. xTieghan
I just made this & it was delicious! Your picture looks a lot more crunchy than mine:) I assume I didn’t fry them long enough? But the taste was amazing. Would the tortillas be soggy if you make them ahead of time? Also do you think you might be able to bake them instead of frying?
The recipe was delicious!
Thank you for all the pictures too!
Hey there,
I am thrilled this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! If you want to make ahead of time just reheat them in the oven:) xTieghan
Made this today and it is so easy! Also my Buffalo-chicken- loving husband said it is “the best thing I’ve ever made him.” I’ve been cooking for him for 7 years! Thank you so much for sharing this!
Hey Tatum,
Thanks a lot for giving the recipe a go, I am so delighted that it was enjoyed! Have a great week:) xTieghan
We make baked buffalo wings all the time, the wrap seems like the next level. Will be trying soon since we have tortillas left from the crunch wrap. Question: it looks like the cuts on the tortilla keep the 4 pieces connected at the center, is that right? They’re not cut into 4 totally separate pieces? Thanks for another fun take.
Hey Deb,
Yes, that is correct! I have a video saved to IG highlights if you need more of a visual:) I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
your buffalo sauce says 1/2 hot sauce. I am assuming you mean 1/2 c. I am planning to use it for your crispy buffalo chicken salad recipe.
Hey Cathy,
Sorry for the confusion, yes you want to use 1/2 cup of hot sauce. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Just made this and it was a huge hit. Only issue was that I bought organic corn tortillas that had no oil in them so they were impossible to fold over without breaking apart. Had to improv and just put all the fillings between two tortillas. Worked out well but still had a little trouble getting them crispy enough. I really liked all of the flavors going on. That homemade buffalo sauce recipe of yours is really damn good. Will be making these again – but might have to do homemade tortillas next time. Thanks for the recipe.
– Pete
Hey Pete,
Thanks so much for making the recipe, I am delighted it was enjoyed! Have a great weekend:) xTieghan
Sadly, I’m so disappointed in this recipe. I follow this page on Instagram and was so excited to make these. They look amazing in her video. This recipe is not what she made in that video. The amount of herbs in this recipe is insanely high. I think she meant to do tsp, even 1/2 tsp, instead of tbsp. My chicken turned out SO herby it was mostly green and I couldn’t even taste the buffalo. It tastes like I just had some herb dip.
Hey there,
So sorry you did not enjoy the recipe, all of the ingredients in the video are the ingredients that are posted here as well. Let me know how I can help! xTieghan
A M A Z I N G
Thanks so much! xTieghan