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Longhorn Firecracker Chicken Wraps
Longhorn Steakhouse Firecracker Chicken Wraps are one of the most popular appetizers on the menu and now you can make this copycat version at home. Crispy fried tortillas are stuffed with spicy chicken, peppers and melty cheese, then served with a creamy avocado lime dipping sauce. These firecracker chicken wraps are bold, crunchy and perfect for game day or an easy dinner!
Ingredients
For Avocado Sauce
- 3 tbsp buttermilk
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 avocado chopped
- 1 lime juiced
- ¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon white sugar
For Firecracker Chicken Wraps
- 1/4 red bell pepper finely diced
- 1/4 yellow pepper finely diced
- ⅛ cup yellow onion diced (2 slices)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp pickled jalapenos finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups cooked chicken chopped
- ½ tsp coarse kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 lime juiced
- 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
- 8 flour tortillas 6 or 8 inch
- 1 1/4 cup pepper jack cheese grated
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a mini food processor (or blender), add all avocado sauce ingredients. Blend until combined. Cover and place in the fridge until ready to serve.3 tbsp buttermilk, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 avocado, 1 lime, ¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon paprika, ⅛ teaspoon white sugar
- In skillet over medium heat add olive oil. When hot, add bell pepper, onion, jalapenos and garlic. Saute for 3-4 minutes.1/4 red bell pepper, 1/4 yellow pepper, ⅛ cup yellow onion, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp pickled jalapenos, 2 garlic cloves
- To the pan, add the chicken, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, lime juice and cilantro. Mix until combined. Remove from the heat.2 cups cooked chicken, ½ tsp coarse kosher salt, ½ tsp black pepper, ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper, 1 lime, 2 tbsp cilantro
- Lay out a tortilla shell and spoon 1/4 cup chicken mixture in the center. Add sprinkle of pepper jack cheese on top of chicken.1 1/4 cup pepper jack cheese, 8 flour tortillas
- Fold the sides in. Then fold the side closest to you over the top. Continue folding until the wrap is tight. Repeat until all the shells are rolled up.
- In skillet, add vegetable oil. Allow oil to get hot, which will take 2-3 minutes.1/4 cup vegetable oil
- Once the oil is hot place the shells seam side down in the pan. This process will create a seal so the wraps don’t come undone. Rotate the wraps until all the sides are golden brown - watch closely - they will go from golden to black QUICKLY! Repeat until all the wraps are golden brown. More oil may be needed throughout cooking the wraps.You could also use a deep fryer if you have one. I don't - but that would work as well!
- Cut each wrap diagonally down the center with a serrated knife.
- Serve with avocado sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1rollCalories: 382kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 17gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 655mgPotassium: 312mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 426IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
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