Buffalo Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels Recipe (2024)

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Love buffalo wings? If you do, you’ll love these! ThisBuffalo Chicken Tortilla Pinwheelsrecipe makes a delicious party food with all the flavors of buffalo wings + blue cheese, but without the mess.

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Buffalo Chicken Wings have been a sports party favorite for a long time and, eventually, someone came up with the genius idea of making a Buffalo Chicken Dip. The cool thing about the dip is that you get all the same flavors of Buffalo Wings, but you get to dip — or scoop — with crackers, chips, and celery sticks.

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I’ve taken it all one step further: I took my usual Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe and rolled it up into bite-size tortilla pinwheels!

One of the great things about these Buffalo Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels is that there is more portion control than with the dip. I don’t know about you, but dips are one of those things that I have a hard time watching how much I eat. With these, you can decide to eat just a few and you’ll likely be eating much less than you would if you were scooping away at the buffet table.

The buffalo chicken mixture is much like the Buffalo Chicken Dip I make — with a few small changes. The biggest change is that I leave out blue cheese dressing. But, have no fear blue cheese lovers — there’s still crumbles added because I couldn’t do away with it all. Everything is mixed up in one bowl, which is always nice when it comes time to wash the dishes.Ingredients to make

Ingredients to make Buffalo Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels:

Cooking Equipment needed for Buffalo Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels:

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The Buffalo Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels recipe fillingis spread on large, soft flour tortillas and then rolled up.

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The rolled tortillas are covered and refrigerated to firm them up a bit.

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After refrigerating, the rolled tortillas are cut in half and then each half is cut into slices.My tortillas were about 10 1/2″ in diameter, so I ended up with about 30 pinwheels (6 pinwheels per 5 tortillas). You can use other size tortillas, so the amount you end up with may be more or less depending on the size.

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I like to serve tortilla pinwheels with them on their side, with a toothpick stuck in the top of them. No matter how you display them, I’m sure that you’ll find that they are gone in no time.

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The full recipe is listed below. If you like this recipe, we’d love for you to share it on Facebook or pin it on Pinterest. And if you love Buffalo Chicken flavors, be sure to check out our Buffalo Chicken Panini Sandwich recipe.

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Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup hot wing sauce or cayenne pepper sauce
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese (crumbled)
  • 1 cup colby-jack cheese (4 ounces, shredded)
  • 1/4 cup green onions (finely chopped)
  • 1 pound chicken breast (cooked and shredded)
  • 5 large flour tortillas (approximately 10 1/2″ diameter)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, beat cream cheese on low and add in sauce, blue cheese, colby-jack cheese, and green onions. Beat until blended.
  2. Stir shredded chicken into mixture by hand.
  3. Spread approximately 3/4 cup of mixture on top of one of the tortillas. Roll up tortilla tightly, but without shifting the mixture too much. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Place rolled tortillas on a place and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
  4. Remove from refrigerator and unwrap. Slice each rolled tortillas in half and then each half into 3 slices, discarding ends. Place pinwheel slices on serving plate or tray.

Notes

–Smaller or larger tortillas may be used, however you will need to adjust the amount of buffalo chicken mixture you add to each tortilla.

–If time is an issue, you can skip the refrigeration before slicing or refrigerate for less time. However, for best results, refrigeration is recommended.

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Buffalo Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels Recipe

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Love buffalo wings? If you do, you’ll love these! ThisBuffalo Chicken Tortilla Pinwheelsrecipe makes a delicious party food with all the flavors of buffalo wings + blue cheese, but without the mess.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup hot wing sauce or cayenne pepper sauce
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese (crumbled)
  • 1 cup colby-jack cheese (4 ounces, shredded)
  • 1/4 cup green onions (finely chopped)
  • 1 pound chicken breast (cooked and shredded)
  • 5 large flour tortillas (approximately 10 1/2″ diameter)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, beat cream cheese on low and add in sauce, blue cheese, colby-jack cheese, and green onions. Beat until blended.
  2. Stir shredded chicken into mixture by hand.
  3. Spread approximately 3/4 cup of mixture on top of one of the tortillas. Roll up tortilla tightly, but without shifting the mixture too much. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Place rolled tortillas on a place and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
  4. Remove from refrigerator and unwrap. Slice each rolled tortillas in half and then each half into 3 slices, discarding ends. Place pinwheel slices on serving plate or tray.

Notes

–Smaller or larger tortillas may be used, however you will need to adjust the amount of buffalo chicken mixture you add to each tortilla.

–If time is an issue, you can skip the refrigeration before slicing or refrigerate for less time. However, for best results, refrigeration is recommended.

  • Category: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: American

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FAQs

How do you keep pinwheels from drying out? ›

Problem: The Pinwheels are Drying Out

Solution: If made ahead of time, store the rolls wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator and slice just before serving​​ to keep them fresh on the inside.

How do you cut tortilla pinwheels? ›

Unwrap the rolled tortillas, and cut them into 1/2- to 3/4-in. slices using a serrated knife. If desired, serve with salsa or another dipping sauce of your choice. Editor's Tip: Using a serrated knife is the secret trick to slicing pinwheels without flattening their round shape.

How to make tortilla wraps stick together? ›

Fold the bottom edge of the tortilla wrap towards the center, tucking in any of the fillings you have leftover. Roll the wrap, making sure to tuck in any filling that spills out. As you reach the end, spread some sauce over the remainder of the tortilla wrap to help it seal.

What is the most efficient pinwheel? ›

It is possible that the four blade pinwheel is the best at producing energy, because its blades have the biggest surface area. Since this number of blades on pinwheels produces the most energy, they may be a very efficient way to make energy using wind turbines.

How to keep pinwheels from falling apart? ›

The smaller your fillings are, the easier it will be to roll each pinwheel up! Plus, you'll get a little bit of everything in each bite. Don't over-stuff the pinwheels. You want plenty of fillings but not so much that it's all falling out of the pinwheels.

How to keep tortilla wraps from getting soggy? ›

Airtight food storage containers are the ideal option, as they prevent air and moisture from seeping in and causing the wrap to become soggy or stale. Reusable food containers are also a great choice, as they are eco-friendly and can be used again and again to store wraps and other types of food.

How to present pinwheel sandwiches? ›

Serve on a party platter.

Pinwheel sandwiches are a perfect party food. Because they look great as a finger food, you should put some effort into the way you present them on a platter. The most common way to do this is to ring them around the perimeter of the platter, working your way in as you fill the tray.

How long do pinwheels need to be refrigerated before cutting? ›

You can make these the day before you're ready to serve them and keep them wrapped, whole, in the fridge for at least 4 hours or up to 24. Just before serving, slice each tortilla pinwheel in 1/2- to 3/4-inch rounds and arrange on serving plate.

How do I keep my pinwheels from getting soggy? ›

Wrap each sandwich individually in plastic wrap or foil. This prevents the fillings from leaking moisture into the bread. If making pinwheel wraps, wrap the assembled pinwheel tightly in plastic wrap before refrigerating. Place wraps in a sealed container or bag.

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