Air Fryer Chicken Snack Wraps
Skip the drive-through and make your own snack wraps at home with the help of your air fryer or Ninja Foodi! These crispy Air Fryer Chicken Snack Wraps can be customized with your favorite chicken, dressing, or tortillas for an easy on-the-go meal!
My family and I are getting to the point where my son is starting to have after-school activities. This means dinner needs to be quick, easy, and eaten in the car.
After talking with a friend about the snack wrap’s resurgence, popularized by McDonald’s, I decided to make my own at home one day using the air fryer! When you make your own from scratch, you can control the ingredients, the flavor, and even the size.
🍗Key Ingredients & Substitutions
- Chicken Strips – You can use any frozen breaded or grilled chicken here. I didn’t have strips on hand, but I did have the famous Aldi red bag chicken that I cut into pieces which worked beautifully. Tysons Southen Style Chicken Strips would also work along with homemade chicken strips or popcorn chicken. Or, use any leftover Crunchy Cracker Chicken!
- Shredded Lettuce – I’m not sure why, but shredded lettuce is needed to give this a classic snack wrap flavor and texture. Romaine just doesn’t do it, though it could work if you like it! I shredded my own iceberg lettuce.
- Ranch Dressing – Again, you can use your favorite ranch here but I will say that the tang of a good buttermilk ranch kicks it up a notch. Next time, I’m going to try using Blackened Ranch for a zesty flavor.
- Shredded Cheddar – Adds a sharp taste and a soft texture to contrast the crunchy chicken. You could use shredded pepper jack, Swiss, or gouda for a more creamy texture.
- Seasonings – If you have the right ranch dressing, you won’t need much seasoning, but a kick of black pepper does it for me!
- Flour Tortilla – A regular flour tortilla is typical for snack wraps, but I personally love using small pitas. They are more filling and hold the ingredients well.
📖Quick Instructions
Air fry chicken: Start by preheating your air fryer to 400F for 3-5 minutes. To air fry frozen chicken strips, cook for 10-12 minutes. If cooking a whole frozen breaded chicken breast, cook for 15-18 minutes or longer, depending on the thickness. Flip halfway between cooking.
Assemble snack wrap: Cut the chicken into strip size if needed. On a tortilla (warmed if needed so it doesn’t break), add your desired amount of ranch dressing, followed by any dried seasonings, then shredded cheese. Place the chicken on top, then sprinkle with shredded lettuce. Roll up like a burrito or only roll up one side with the top of the chicken sticking out like a classic snack wrap. Wrap it in foil for on the go, or enjoy right from the air fryer!
Air Fryer Chicken Snack Wraps
Equipment
- Air Fryer or Ninja Foodi
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken Strips frozen
- ¼ cup Shredded Cheddar
- ½ cup Shredded Lettuce
- 4 tbsp Ranch Dressing
- 2 pieces Flour Tortilla
Instructions
- Air fry chicken: Start by preheating your air fryer to 400F for 3-5 minutes. To air fry frozen chicken strips, cook for 10-12 minutes. If cooking a whole frozen breaded chicken breast, cook for 15-18 minutes or longer, depending on the thickness. Flip halfway between cooking.
- Assemble snack wrap: Cut the chicken into strip size if needed. On a tortilla (warmed if needed so it doesn't break), add your desired amount of ranch dressing, followed by any dried seasonings, then shredded cheese. Place the chicken on top, then sprinkle with shredded lettuce. Roll up like a burrito or only roll up one side with the top of the chicken sticking out like a classic snack wrap. Wrap it in foil for on the go, or enjoy right from the air fryer!
