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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  • 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? ›

Try to make the rolls as tightly as you can to prevent the pinwheels from falling apart when sliced. How do you keep pinwheels from drying out? If not being served immediately, cover with plastic wrap or keep in an air tight container to prevent the tortilla from getting dry.

How do you assemble pinwheel sandwiches? ›

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Spoon the cream cheese mixture on top and spread into a thin layer, coating the entire tortilla. Layer on the sliced cheese, deli meat, and spinach. Place it toward the bottom 1/3 of the tortilla (not the center). Roll up the tortilla and slice into pinwheels.

What are pinwheels made of food? ›

Duros de harina (also known as pasta para duros, duritos, durros, pasta para durito, chicharrones, churritos, Mexican wagon wheels or pin wheels) are a popular Mexican snack food made of puffed wheat, often flavored with chili and lemon.

How do you 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.

Can you prep pinwheels the night before? ›

Tightly roll up each of the tortillas and wrap each one in foil or plastic wrap; refrigerate the pinwheels overnight. Before serving, slice each roll up into ¼-inch slices. Arrange them on a platter or feed them to your ravenous family as you slice them.

Can you make wraps the night before? ›

Sandwiches may get soggy, but wraps can be made a few days in advance and wrapped in plastic wrap to stay fresh.

What should be done in preparing a pinwheel sandwich? ›

It's so easy to learn how to make pinwheel sandwiches. Just lay your preferred fillings onto the wrapper of your choice, roll up, chill, slice, skewer, and serve. Have fun making the sandwiches your own special way suited to your party's theme or the tastes of you and your guests. You hardly even need a recipe.

What sides go with pinwheels? ›

I love serving these pinwheels with a side of fruit salad and pretzels! Or, make some of my favorite Healthy Macaroni Salad for the ultimate summer meal!

How do you make a simple pinwheel? ›

Instructions
  1. Draw Lines. Using a ruler, mark the center of your square paper with a pencil. ...
  2. Cut Down the Lines. Use the scissors to cut down the diagonal lines that you just marked on your paper. ...
  3. Fold and Pin. Fold every other point into the center dot and put a pushpin through the paper. ...
  4. Attach to Straw.
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What are Mexican pinwheels made of? ›

Chicharrones de harina are a type of pasta made of flour, water, salt & baking powder. Nothing else! Luckily you can find the uncooked chicharrones in the Mexican spice aisle or any Mexican grocery in the bulk area. If you're not fortunate enough to find them locally, you can buy them at amazon….

What is another name for pinwheel sandwiches? ›

Hye Roller Sandwiches, also known as pinwheels, are the perfect summer recipe.

Why do my pinwheels fall apart? ›

Seam side down - Place the seam side down when cutting the wraps. This is another way to ensure that your wrap doesn't fall apart when you're slicing it. Less equals more - Don't overdo it with your fillings! Pinwheel rolls are much harder to cut, eat, and hold together if they're stuffed full of ingredients.

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 do you keep sandwiches from falling apart? ›

Cheese, Please!

Placing cheese over the spread acts as a "glue" for your toppings. The melted cheese adheres to the ingredients, creating a cohesive structure. Opt for cheeses with a gooey texture like melted mozzarella or cheddar to lock everything in place.

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