Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels Appetizer

Looking for a buffalo chicken appetizer? This Easy Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels is perfect for a party, barbecue, game day, or large gathering appetizer. Warm, creamy, delicious, and loaded with buffalo wing flavor.

Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels Appetizer

Do you LOVE Buffalo wing, but hate the mess? If you do, you’ll love these Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels.  These are the PERFECT party food. This is a classic appetizer with a football twist, make ahead, and perfect for any game day or your next family get-together. 

Whether you serve them with blue cheese or ranch dressing, these little chicken bites are the best! They have that spicy vinegar taste with the creamy, cheesy flavor of the dressing.

One of the hardest things that I deal with is portion control. SERIOUSLY!! When Buffalo Chicken Dip is in front of me, my willpower goes away and I keep dipping in and not realizing how much I have eaten. These Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels will allow you to “watch” what you are eating.

We really love Buffalo chicken around here.  We love this super delicious Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese and these Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Bread Bites for lunch.

Ingredients Needed for Buffalo Appetizer

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• 1 breast of chicken from a rotisserie chicken
• (or precooked chicken of your choice)
• 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce
• 1/2 cup ranch dressing
• 2 flour tortillas (we used 8 inch)
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 sprig of parsley
• 1 green onion
• salt & pepper
• toothpicks

Pick whatever buffalo sauce you prefer, but we love Frank’s Hot Sauce.  It’s a classic flavor that is almost always on sale with coupons available.  That’s a win-win in my book.

How to Make Your Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels

This is a super simple recipe you can whip up in just a few minutes, no matter your level of experience in the kitchen. My kiddos love to lend a helping hand.

In a medium bowl, mix your ingredients together and place them on a tortilla. We like to use plain flour tortillas, but you can find some fun flavored options if you prefer.

Next, spread 1/4 of the mixture on each tortilla and spread it into a thin layer over the entire tortilla.  If you use a different-sized tortilla, you may end up with more or less than 4 wraps, but they can be made the same way otherwise. Thinner tortillas work best for this recipe and have fewer calories.

Roll the tortillas into log shapes. Then cut the ends from the roll-up to make it even and then cut it into 1-inch pieces. As you are working, place each roll up on a baking sheet.

Cheese Please

Sprinkle the tops with cheese and pop into the oven to melt and crisp. A little cheese goes a long way on these Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels.

Now place under the broiler for about 3 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly. Keep a watchful eye. You don’t want to let these get away from you. Burnt pinwheels are no fun.

I like to serve these Cheesy Chicken Buffalo 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.

And while they’re deliciously dipped in ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing, I am partial to buffalo sauce. 

Don’t forget to serve with a side of extra hot sauce, ranch dressing, or even bleu cheese dressing is great for dipping. They make an amazing appetizer, snack, or game-day treat!

Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels Appetizer Recipe

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