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Spicy Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels Recipe

These spicy buffalo chicken pinwheels are the perfect party pinwheels! Whether you’re serving them for a family gathering, football game, or a potluck, they’ll be gone in minutes. These chicken pinwheels appetizers are not only delicious but also super easy to make—just roll, slice, and serve! They’re the best bite-size snacks for any occasion and are perfect for easy carry-in food ideas simple. Want to make them even better? Serve them warm pinwheel appetizers for a fun twist! Trust me, these are the best pinwheel appetizers you’ll ever make.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great!)
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce adjust for spice level
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing if you prefer
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions optional
  • 4 large flour tortillas

Instructions
 

Mix the Filling:

  • In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, cream cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until everything is well combined and creamy.

Prepare the Tortillas:

  • Lay the tortillas flat on a surface and spread the chicken mixture evenly over each tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.

Roll the Pinwheels:

  • Starting from one edge, carefully roll up each tortilla tightly, keeping the filling inside.

Slice into Pinwheels:

  • Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled tortillas into 1-inch pieces. You should get about 8-10 pinwheels per tortilla.

Serve:

  • Arrange the pinwheels on a platter, sprinkle with chopped green onions if desired, and serve immediately. You can also refrigerate them until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: You can prepare these pinwheels a day ahead and store them in the fridge. Just slice and serve when you're ready!
  • Baked Version: For warm pinwheels, bake at 375°F for 10-15 minutes until golden and crispy.
  • Dips: Serve with ranch, blue cheese, or any dip of your choice!