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Buffalo Chicken Flautas with Ranch Guacamole

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These Buffalo chicken flautas are crispy, creamy, and packed with spicy flavor, then served with a cooling ranch guacamole for the ultimate easy weeknight dinner or party snack. Baked or air-fried for less mess and extra crunch, they’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 400g, rotisserie recommended)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 green onions, finely sliced
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 8 medium (8-inch) flour tortillas (or corn tortillas for gluten-free)
  • Olive oil, for brushing
  • 2 large ripe avocados
  • 1–2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • Crumbled blue cheese (optional, for serving)
  • Chopped celery or carrots (optional, for serving)
  • Hot sauce (optional, for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) or set your air fryer to 390°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or prepare your air fryer basket.
  2. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, Buffalo sauce, shredded cheddar, green onions, garlic powder, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Mix until creamy and well combined.
  3. Stack tortillas and wrap in a damp paper towel. Microwave for 30 seconds until warm and pliable.
  4. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the Buffalo chicken filling onto the lower third of each tortilla. Roll up tightly, leaving ends open, and place seam-side-down on the baking sheet or in the air fryer basket.
  5. Lightly brush the tops and sides of each flauta with olive oil.
  6. Bake for 15–18 minutes (oven), flipping halfway, or air fry for 8–10 minutes, turning once, until crisp and golden.
  7. While flautas cook, mash avocados in a bowl. Stir in lime juice, ranch seasoning, cilantro (if using), and salt and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  8. Let flautas cool for 2–3 minutes. Serve warm with ranch guacamole, celery or carrot sticks, and extra hot sauce or blue cheese if desired.

Notes

Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking. Don’t overfill to avoid leaks. Air fryer yields extra crispy flautas. Filling can be made up to 2 days ahead. For gluten-free, use corn tortillas. For dairy-free, use non-dairy cheese and cream cheese alternatives.

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