Crispy Buffalo Chicken Ranch Pinwheels
These crispy buffalo chicken ranch pinwheels are a quick and easy 5-ingredient snack that combines bold buffalo heat with creamy ranch, wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough. Perfect for game day, potlucks, or casual parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 25-28 minutes
- Yield: 12 pinwheels (about 4 servings) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups (300 grams) cooked chicken, shredded or finely chopped
- ½ cup (120 ml) buffalo sauce (medium heat, e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- ½ cup (120 ml) ranch dressing (creamy buttermilk recommended)
- 1 package (8 oz or 227 grams) refrigerated crescent roll dough (Pillsbury recommended)
- 1 cup (about 100 grams) shredded cheese (sharp cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Optional: finely chopped celery or green onions
- Optional: fresh herbs like chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups (300 g) shredded cooked chicken, ½ cup (120 ml) buffalo sauce, ½ cup (120 ml) ranch dressing, and 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheese. Mix until evenly coated. If too wet, add more cheese or chicken.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a clean surface. Press the perforations together gently to create one solid sheet about 10 by 12 inches (25 by 30 cm).
- Spread the buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a ½-inch (1.3 cm) border around the edges.
- Starting from one long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log shape.
- Slice the log into 12 equal pieces, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick. Place cut side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and crispy on the edges, and cheese bubbles inside.
- Let the pinwheels cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before serving.
Notes
Keep crescent roll dough cold until just before rolling to prevent stickiness. Press dough perforations firmly to avoid filling leaks. Use a gentle sawing motion when slicing pinwheels. Watch oven closely after 12 minutes to prevent burning. Let pinwheels rest before serving to set filling. For gluten-free, use gluten-free puff pastry. For vegetarian, substitute chicken with shredded jackfruit or roasted cauliflower.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pinwheels
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 22
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