Keto Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels
These Keto Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels feature a creamy, spicy buffalo chicken filling wrapped in low-carb tortillas and air-fried until perfectly crisp. A quick and easy appetizer ready in just 15 minutes!
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken
- 3 tablespoons buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese room temperature
- 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning
- 2 large low carb flour tortillas
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar
Instructions
- Combine the chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and ranch seasoning in a bowl, then mash and stir with a fork until the mixture is fully blended. It should look thick and easily spreadable, like a very thick dip, and you can taste it now and add cayenne if you want more heat.
- Split the filling between the 2 tortillas and spread it out in an even layer. Cover the surface almost all the way to the edge, but leave a small border so the filling stays inside when you roll.
- Scatter the shredded cheddar over each tortilla and roll each one up tightly. Roll as tightly as you can without tearing the tortilla so the slices hold their shape better.
- Trim off the uneven ends with a sharp knife, then cut each rolled tortilla into 5 pieces. A clean, sharp blade helps you slice without squishing the filling out the sides.
- Place the pinwheels in an even layer in an air fryer basket that has been lightly spritzed with oil spray or lined with parchment, then cook at 370°F for 5 minutes. Look for the edges of the tortillas to turn golden brown and crisp while the centers heat through.
- Serve the pinwheels right away. They’re best when the outside is crisp and the filling is warm, creamy, and cheesy.
Notes
Smooth filling: Start with room temperature cream cheese. Cold cream cheese results in lumps and won't blend smoothly with the buffalo sauce. Clean slices: For neater pinwheels, you can chill the wrapped tortilla logs for a few minutes to help them firm up before slicing with a very sharp knife. Prevent sogginess: Ensure the shredded chicken is not wet before mixing it into the filling. Excess moisture can make the tortillas soggy from the inside. Storage and Reheating: Store cooked leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator. To get them crispy again, reheat briefly in the air fryer or oven. Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.