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Easy Spicy Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels Recipe with Homemade Ranch Dip

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These easy spicy buffalo chicken pinwheels with homemade ranch dipping sauce are a quick, crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for game days and casual gatherings. The spicy buffalo chicken filling pairs perfectly with a fresh, creamy ranch dip.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • ½ cup buffalo wing sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch size)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup buttermilk (or regular milk with a splash of lemon juice)
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: a squeeze of fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken Filling: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken with buffalo wing sauce, softened cream cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until evenly combined, about 5 minutes. The mixture should be creamy but not runny.
  2. Lay Out the Tortillas: Place a tortilla flat on a clean surface or cutting board. Using a spatula, spread about ½ cup of the chicken mixture evenly over the tortilla, leaving about ½ inch border around the edges.
  3. Roll and Chill: Carefully roll the tortilla tightly from one edge to the other, forming a log shape. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap or parchment paper. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling. Chill the rolls in the fridge for at least 20 minutes to make slicing easier.
  4. Make the Ranch Dipping Sauce: While the pinwheels chill, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, dried dill, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and optional lemon juice in a bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Chill until ready to serve.
  5. Slice and Serve: Remove the tortilla rolls from the fridge and unwrap. Using a sharp knife, slice each roll into 1-inch pinwheels. Arrange on a serving platter and serve with the homemade ranch dipping sauce on the side.

Notes

Use softened cream cheese for easy mixing. Chill rolled tortillas before slicing to keep pinwheels neat. For gluten-free, use gluten-free tortillas or large lettuce leaves. To warm, bake pinwheels at 350°F for 8-10 minutes. Adjust heat by adding cayenne or jalapeños. Homemade ranch dip is fresher than store-bought.

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Keywords: buffalo chicken, pinwheels, appetizer, spicy, ranch dip, finger food, game day snack

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