Description
Craving a spicy, crowd-pleasing snack that’s quick to prepare and guaranteed to disappear fast? These Easy Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels wrap all the bold, tangy flavor of buffalo wings into a creamy, cheesy swirl rolled in soft tortillas. Whether you’re prepping appetizers for a party, need easy dinner ideas, or want a quick lunch box snack, this recipe delivers big flavor with simple steps. It’s one of those easy recipes that checks all the boxes: delicious, fast, and no cooking required. Perfect for game days, potlucks, or casual get-togethers.
Ingredients
225g cream cheese, softened
150g shredded cheddar cheese
250g cooked shredded chicken
60ml buffalo hot sauce
2 green onions, finely sliced (optional)
5 large flour tortillas
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, buffalo hot sauce, and green onions until well combined.
2. Fold in the shredded chicken, mixing until the filling is smooth and evenly coated.
3. Lay out each tortilla and spread a generous amount of the buffalo chicken mixture evenly across the surface.
4. Roll up the tortillas tightly into logs.
5. Chill the rolled tortillas in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm them up.
6. Slice each tortilla roll into 1-inch thick pinwheels using a sharp knife.
7. Arrange on a platter and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For spicier results, increase the amount of buffalo hot sauce or use extra hot versions.
These pinwheels taste great after sitting overnight in the fridge, making them perfect for make-ahead events.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pinwheels
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg