Description

Crack Chicken Pinwheels are a savory and creamy appetizer featuring a delicious blend of shredded chicken, cream cheese, bacon, ranch seasoning, and cheddar cheese wrapped in soft flour tortillas. These bite-sized pinwheels are air fried to golden perfection, offering a perfect combination of flavors and textures that make a crowd-pleasing snack or party treat.

Ingredients

Scale

Filling

1 cup cooked, shredded chicken
3 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
2 tablespoons cooked and crumbled bacon
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon minced chives
2 teaspoons ranch seasoning

Assembly

2 8-10 inch flour tortillas
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, room temperature cream cheese, crumbled bacon, mayonnaise, minced chives, and ranch seasoning. Mash the mixture together using a fork until all ingredients are well blended and the mixture is creamy and cohesive.
Spread filling on tortillas: Evenly divide the chicken mixture between the two flour tortillas. Spread it out to cover the entire surface, reaching all the edges for consistent flavor in every bite.
Add cheese and roll: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the spread filling on each tortilla. Tightly roll each tortilla into a log, ensuring a snug wrap to hold the filling inside.
Trim and slice: Using a sharp knife, carefully trim the edges of the rolled tortillas to create clean ends, then slice each rolled tortilla into 5 pinwheel pieces, creating bite-sized rounds.
Air fry the pinwheels: Arrange the pinwheels in a single layer in an air fryer basket that has been lightly sprayed with oil or lined with parchment paper. Air fry at 370°F (188°C) for 5 minutes, until heated through and the edges are golden and slightly crisp.
Serve immediately: Remove the pinwheels from the air fryer and serve hot for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

Use warm cream cheese for easier mixing with the chicken and other ingredients.
Make sure to spread the mixture evenly for uniform pinwheels.
Trimmed edges help make neat, visually appealing pinwheel slices.
Adjust air fryer times based on your device’s power and how crispy you like them.
These pinwheels can be prepared ahead and refrigerated; air fry just before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: crack chicken pinwheels, chicken appetizers, air fryer snacks, creamy chicken recipe, bacon ranch pinwheels, finger foods