Description
Spicy southern hot chicken ham and cheese wraps deliver a crispy, flavor-packed punch straight from Nashville’s culinary heart. Crunchy on the outside and melty within, these air fryer delights promise a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 slices ham
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Wrap and Seasoning:
- 2 large tortillas
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Preparation Extras:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter (optional)
- Cooking spray for air fryer
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into thin, uniform strips, ensuring even cooking and optimal tenderness.
- Combine paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl to create a robust seasoning blend.
- Generously coat chicken strips with the spice mixture, massaging the seasonings into the meat for maximum flavor penetration.
- Drizzle olive oil over the seasoned chicken, ensuring each strip is lightly and evenly coated.
- Lay out tortillas and spread hot sauce across the center of each wrap, creating a spicy foundation.
- Arrange ham slices in the center of each tortilla, creating a protein base for the wrap.
- Distribute seasoned chicken strips evenly over the ham, maintaining a balanced filling.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the chicken, allowing it to melt and bind the ingredients.
- Carefully fold the sides of the tortillas inward, then roll tightly to create a compact, sealed wrap.
- Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Place wraps seam-side down in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch each other.
- Air fry at 375°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through to achieve a crispy, golden-brown exterior.
- Optional: Brush with melted butter immediately after cooking for an extra layer of richness.
- Let wraps rest for 2-3 minutes before slicing diagonally and serving hot.
Notes
- Slice chicken consistently to ensure uniform cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Create a spice blend with extra cayenne pepper for authentic hot chicken heat or reduce for milder palates.
- Use whole wheat or low-carb tortillas to accommodate different dietary preferences and nutritional needs.
- Experiment with alternative protein options like turkey ham or plant-based alternatives for varied dietary requirements.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg