Description
Sizzling “air fryer hot chicken ham and cheese wraps” bring Southern comfort to your plate with crispy, melted perfection. Spicy chicken, gooey cheese, and golden-brown tortillas promise a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 4 slices ham
- 2 slices cheese
Wrap and Coating:
- 2 large tortillas
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into tender-sized strips, ensuring uniform thickness for even cooking.
- Combine cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl to create a spicy seasoning blend.
- Coat chicken strips thoroughly with the spice mixture, pressing gently to help seasonings adhere.
- Layer each tortilla with seasoned chicken strips, ham slices, and cheese, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Carefully roll the tortillas into tight, compact wraps, tucking in sides to prevent filling from escaping.
- Prepare a standard breading station: place flour in one dish, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs in a third dish.
- Drizzle hot sauce over each wrap, ensuring even distribution of spicy flavor.
- Dredge each wrap completely in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
- Lightly brush wraps with olive oil to promote golden, crispy exterior.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F and arrange wraps in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, rotating halfway through, until wraps are golden brown and chicken is cooked to 165°F internal temperature.
- Allow wraps to rest for 2-3 minutes after cooking to help set the crispy coating and prevent burning.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Slice chicken uniformly to guarantee consistent cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Create a flavor-packed spice blend by adjusting cayenne levels for personalized heat intensity, catering to mild or spicy preferences.
- Breading technique matters: press breadcrumbs gently into wraps for maximum crispiness and better coating adhesion.
- Use ham and cheese strategically to add moisture and prevent chicken from becoming too dry during air frying.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or smoked gouda for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Gluten-free option: substitute regular breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free panko for celiac-friendly version.
- Prevent wrap unraveling by using toothpicks during cooking or applying a light egg wash seal before breading.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 830 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg