Description
This Crispy Air Fryer Hot Chicken recipe features tender, spicy chicken wrapped in flour tortillas with melted cheddar cheese and a zesty hot sauce-ranch blend, all cooked to golden perfection in the air fryer. Ready in just 22 minutes, it’s a quick and delicious meal perfect for spicy food lovers craving a crunchy, cheesy wrap.
Ingredients
Scale
Wraps
- 4 large flour tortillas
Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Sauce
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
For Cooking
- Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the hot sauce and ranch dressing thoroughly until fully blended to create a flavorful dipping and drizzling sauce.
- Assemble Wraps: Lay the flour tortillas flat on a clean surface. Evenly distribute the cooked shredded chicken in the center of each tortilla, then sprinkle with the shredded cheddar cheese. Drizzle each with the prepared hot sauce-ranch mixture to infuse the filling with spicy creaminess.
- Wrap Tortillas: Fold the sides of each tortilla over the filling, then roll tightly from one end to the other to form secure wraps that will hold together during cooking.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and let it preheat for a few minutes to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Prepare Air Fryer Basket: Lightly grease the basket with cooking spray or brush a small amount of olive oil to prevent sticking and to help achieve a golden-brown crust on the wraps.
- Air Fry Wraps: Place the wraps seam-side down into the basket, making sure they don’t touch to allow hot air circulation. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the tortillas are golden brown, crispy, and the cheese is melted inside.
- Serve: Carefully remove the hot wraps from the air fryer, let them cool briefly to avoid burning, and serve with additional hot sauce or ranch dressing as desired for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute cooked chicken with leftover rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce based on your preferred spice level.
- Ensure wraps are tightly rolled to prevent filling from leaking during cooking.
- For an extra crispy texture, lightly brush the outside of the wraps with olive oil before air frying.
- Serve with a side of celery sticks or a fresh salad to balance the heat.
