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Buffalo Chicken Burritos

A quick and spicy buffalo chicken burrito made with shredded air-fried chicken and a creamy cottage cheese–ranch buffalo sauce.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup Frank's RedHot Sauce
  • 1 packet dry ranch seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 large burrito-size flour tortillas
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • paprika to taste
  • garlic powder to taste

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Blender or food processor
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Large Skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (Air Crisp). Place the seasoned thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 12 minutes, or until cooked through.
  3. Let the chicken cool slightly, then cut into small pieces or shred with forks and transfer to a mixing bowl.
  4. In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, Frank's RedHot Sauce, and the dry ranch seasoning packet; blend until smooth to make the buffalo-cottage sauce.
  5. Toss the chopped chicken with the blended cottage cheese sauce until evenly coated.
  6. Warm each tortilla briefly (in a dry skillet or microwave) and divide the chicken mixture among the tortillas. Top each with shredded mozzarella.
  7. Fold each tortilla into a burrito. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown each burrito on both sides until the tortilla is golden and the cheese melts, about 1–2 minutes per side.
  8. Serve the burritos immediately.

Notes

  • Adjust hot sauce amount to taste for spiciness.
  • Use medium buffalo sauce for a milder flavor if desired.
  • Substitute cottage cheese with Spanish rice or black beans for variation.
  • Warm tortillas before assembling to prevent cracking.
  • Use shredded chicken if you prefer smaller pieces.