Name: Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Flautas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups chicken breast; 4 ounces cream cheese; 0.667 cup cheddar cheese; 0.25 cup Ranch dressing; 3 tablespoons buffalo sauce; 1 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp smoked paprika; 0.5 tsp fine sea salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 6 taco size flour tortillas; avocado oil spray; shredded lettuce, Ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, blue cheese crumbles, green onions

These Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Flautas (or taquitos!) make a quick main dish or appetizer, with crispy outsides and hot, cheesy buffalo chicken on the inside! Use leftover cooked chicken for an easy weeknight Tex-Mex inspired dinner!

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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Flautas

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Ingredients

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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Flautas

2 cups chicken breast

4 ounces cream cheese

⅔ cup cheddar cheese

¼ cup Ranch dressing

3 tablespoons buffalo sauce

1 tsp garlic powder

½ tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp fine sea salt

½ tsp black pepper

6 taco size flour tortillas

avocado oil spray

shredded lettuce, Ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, blue cheese crumbles, green onionstoppings

Instructions

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Instructions

To a medium bowl, add the chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, and spices. Stir together using a wooden spoon or large fork until completely combined.

Use your spoon or fork to loosely mark/divide the bowl of filling mixture into six sections (this helps divide the filling more evenly). Arrange a section of the filling in a line across the widest part of a tortilla. Fold the tortilla over the filling, then roll it up tightly and place into the air fryer (or on a plate if cooking in batches), repeating until all filling and six tortillas are used up.

Place flautas into the air fryer basket and give a quick spray of avocado oil to coat. For crispier flautas, cook in two batches of three. You can cook all six flautas at once if they fit into your air fryer, but if they are crowded or touching, they will be less crispy overall. Air fry at 380F for 8-12 minutes, or until sizzling and golden brown to your preference! Check them at 5 minutes to see how fast they’re cooking. For more even browning, flip flautas halfway through cooking.

In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup Ranch dressing with 1-2 tablespoons buffalo sauce. Mix it up for some buffalo Ranch sauce!

Plate and serve with your favorite toppings – shredded lettuce, Ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, blue cheese crumbles, sliced green onions, etc. Store leftover cooked flautas in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350F for 7 minutes.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Freeze Before Frying 🧊
Refrigerate assembled flautas for at least 30 minutes before air frying to prevent the filling from leaking out and ensure the tortilla exterior crisps perfectly.
Cream Cheese Binding Secret 🧀
Mix cream cheese with your shredded chicken filling to create a cohesive, creamy interior that holds together better and prevents dry spots during cooking.
Strategic Spray Technique 💨
Lightly spray flautas with avocado oil on all sides, including the seam side, then spray again halfway through cooking for maximum crispiness without excess oil.
Optimal Air Fryer Temperature 🌡️
Cook at 380°F for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket at the halfway point to ensure even browning and prevent them from sticking together.
Buffalo Sauce Balance 🔥
Reserve some buffalo sauce to mix into the filling for interior flavor, then drizzle more on top after cooking to prevent sogginess while maintaining that signature tangy kick.