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    Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Wraps

    Published: Jan 20, 2022 · Modified: Jan 22, 2023 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    These copycat Wendy’s Spicy chicken wraps are filled with delicious breaded chicken, cheese, lettuce, and more. These tasty, crispy chicken wraps always hit the spot.

    Wendy's spicy chicken wrap on top of a cutting board.

    I loved both the grilled and crispy chicken wraps from Wendy’s. I love them so much, in fact, that I decided to make copycats of both of them. This crispy version is just as good, if not better, than the original and you can prepare the chicken in your air fryer, skillet or oven.

    CRISPY CHICKEN WRAPS

    This was inspired by my Wendy’s grilled chicken wrap recipe on this site, and pairs well with this delicious cucumber salad recipe. When you put them together, you get a meal that is absolutely delicious.

    Spicy Chicken Wraps Ingredients

    Although this is a from-scratch recipe right down to the crispy coating on the chicken, it only takes a few simple ingredients to make this recipe.

    All ingredients needed to make the recipe.
    • Chicken breasts
    • Buttermilk
    • Tabasco or hot pepper sauce
    • Breadcrumbs
    • Cornflakes, crushed
    • Paprika
    • Onion powder
    • Cayenne pepper
    • Salt
    • Pepper
    • Cooking spray
    • Tortilla shells
    • Cheddar cheese, shredded
    • Ranch dressing
    • Baby romain lettuce, shredded or torn

    See the recipe card at the end of the post for quantities.

    INSTRUCTIONS

    It takes a few steps to make these delicious wraps, but they’re all very easy to do. This so easy, even beginners can make it.

    STEP 1: PREP

    Buttermilk mixture in clear bowl.
    Chicken breast soaking in buttermilk mixture.

    Combine the hot sauce and buttermilk, stirring until blended, and soak the chicken in the mixture for at least 5 minutes. Place the chicken in the refrigerator if soaking for 10 minutes or more.

    STEP 2: MAKE CRISPY COATING AND ADD CHICKEN

    Crumb mixture in bowl.
    Closeup of chicken in bowl being covered by crumb mixture.

    Combine the breadcrumbs, crushed cornflakes, paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a resealable bag or large bowl. Drain the chicken and add it to the breadcrumb mixture, tossing to coat well. Remove the chicken from the bag, drench in buttermilk again, and then place the chicken bag in the bag to coat once more.

    STEP 3A: COOK IN THE AIR FRYER

    Breaded chicken inside air fryer basket.
    closeup of cooked chicken in bowl on parchment paper.

    Preheat the air fryer on 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Add the chicken to the fryer in a single layer and spray with cooking spray. Cook for 10 minutes, then transfer the chicken to a cutting board to rest.

    STEP 3B: COOK IN THE SKILLET

    Heat 2 tablespoons of canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Then, add the chicken pieces in a single layer. Fry for about 5 minutes, then flip and fry for another 5 minutes.

    STEP 3C: COOK IN THE OVEN

    Breaded chicken on parchment paper and tray.

    Add the chicken to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then spray them with cooking spray. Bake for 45 minutes or if in strips, 20-25 minutes.

    STEP 4: BUILD THE WRAPS

    A flour tortilla on a cutting board with sliced chicken, lettuce and dressing.
    closeup of Wendy's spicy chicken wrap.

    Slice the chicken into strips. Next spread the ranch dressing on the middle third of your tortillas. Add the lettuce, cheese, and then the chicken strips. Finally, fold the wrap up from the bottom and over the sides until closed. Enjoy!

    Hint: Always do a double coating of your buttermilk and breadcrumb mixture for the crispiest coating.

    Wendy's spicy chicken wrap on top of a cutting board.

    SUBSTITUTIONS

    Don’t have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change these crispy chicken wraps.

    • Lettuce – Use any of your favorite lettuces.
    • Panko – For an even crispier coating, try panko.
    • Mild – If you don’t like heat, omit the hot sauce and cayenne.

    VARIATIONS

    Want to personalize this Wendy’s spicy chicken wraps recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.

    • Extra Spicy – Use pepperjack cheese for an extra layer of spiciness.
    • Honey Mustard – Honey mustard for dipping is delicious with these wraps.
    • Use our homemade ranch dressing instead of store bought or try our Buffalo Ranch or Avocado Ranch to switch things up.

    If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy these honey garlic chicken wraps.

    STORAGE

    Store all ingredients separately in the refrigerator for 3 – 4 days.

    TIPS

    This recipe is easy to make, but there are still some tips that will take these wraps from good to great.

    • Always double coat your chicken for the crispiest coating possible.
    • Let the chicken rest for at least 10 minutes to keep all the juice in the chicken.

    Do you have questions about these Wendy’s spicy chicken wraps? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about crispy chicken wraps.

    How do I make my chicken crispy?

    Always use a double coating on the chicken. The air fryer is your best bet for crispy chicken.

    How long are these wraps good?

    The individual ingredients for these wraps can be stored for 3-4 days. Always store them separately.

    How do I reheat the chicken?

    Microwave the chicken at 30-second intervals until heated and then, construct the wraps.

    closeup of Wendy's spicy chicken wrap.

    MORE CRISPY CHICKEN RECIPES

    Do you like crispy chicken? Here are some recipes you may also like to try.

    • Simple Chicken Salsa Snack Wraps
      Spicy Chicken Wrap with Salsa
    • Air Fryer Fried Chicken Thighs - Crispy and Fast!
    • Crispy Onion Honey Mustard Chicken
      Crispy Onion Honey Mustard Chicken
    • Buffalo Ranch Chicken Wraps

    WENDY’S SPICY CHICKEN WRAPS

    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    Wendy's spicy chicken wrap on top of a cutting board.

    Wendy's Spicy Chicken Wraps

    These Wendy's spicy chicken wraps take everything we love about those crispy chicken wraps and makes them even better. AND they're homemade!
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 238 kcal

    Equipment

    • air fryer, oven or skillet
    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • large bowl
    • whisk
    • large bowl or large resealable bag

    Ingredients
      

    • 2-3 chicken breasts 2 chicken breasts for 4 servings and 3 chicken breasts for 6
    • ¾ cup buttermilk
    • 2 tablespoon Tabasco or hot pepper sauce
    • ¾ cup breadcrumbs
    • ¾ cup cornflakes crushed
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon pepper
    • cooking spray

    For Serving

    • 6-10 large tortilla shells make as many wraps as large as you want
    • ½-1 cup cheddar cheese shredded more or less to taste
    • ½-1 cup ranch dressing divided on 4 tortillas store bought or our ranch dressing, more or less to taste
    • head or baby romaine lettuce shredded or torn more or less to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Get out and measure your ingredients.
    • If not using store bought dressing I hope you check out our tasty version of ranch dressing. Make it now and refrigerate until needede
    • In a large bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce.
    • Stir until blended.
    • Soak chicken for at least 5 minutes, covered in fridge if longer than 10 minutes.
    • Add breadcrumbs, crushed cornflakes, paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper together in a resealable bag or large bowl.
    • Stir until blended.
    • Grab your chicken and place beside crumb mixture.
    • Drain buttermilk from individual chicken pieces, then add chicken to breadcrumb mixture.
    • Toss well to coat.
    • Remove covered chicken pieces from bowl or bag, and drench in buttermilk mixture one more time.
    • Next, add back to bag or bowl and toss to totally coat again.
    • You should have two or three breaded chicken breasts. I always make three to easily feed four adults. You may only need to prepare 2 chicken breasts.

    Air fryer method

    • Preheat your air fryer for 10 minutes on 400 degrees.
    • Spray with cooking spray.
    • Add chicken to air fryer once it's done preheating in a single layer, not touching.
    • Spray chicken with cooking spray.
    • Cook for 10 minutes.
    • Remove from air fryer and place on cutting board to rest. Now you can make your wraps.

    Skillet method

    • Heat 2-3 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over med-high heat. Add chicken pieces in a single layer. Fry for 5 min, then flip and cook another 5 minutes or done.

    Oven method

    • Add prepared chicken to a parchment-lined baking sheet covered in cooking spray. Bake whole breasts for 40 minutes and no longer pink..

    Build your wrap

    • Using a sharp knife, slice chicken into strips. As thin or as thick as you like.
    • At your workstation, spread ranch dressing on the middle third of your wrap.
    • Add lettuce, cheese and then your chicken strips.
    • Fold wrap up from bottom and over from side until closed.
    • Use toothpicks to secure, if desired.
    • Enjoy every bite!

    Notes

    Use our homemade ranch dressing if you have the time or try our Buffalo Ranch or Avocado Ranch to change things up.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 15gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 731mgPotassium: 275mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 458IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 107mgIron: 6mg
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