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Crispy air fryer chicken mozzarella wraps sliced in half showing melted mozzarella cheese and seasoned chicken strips inside a golden crunchy tortilla

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Mozzarella Wraps

Tender seasoned chicken breast strips, melty mozzarella, and fresh spinach wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla and air fried until perfectly golden and crispy. Ready in 25 minutes and great for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large chicken breasts approximately 1 lb total, sliced into thin even strips
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 whole wheat tortillas medium burrito size, soft and pliable for easy rolling
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese freshly shredded melts better than pre-shredded bag variety
  • 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing optional, for dipping
  • cooking spray or olive oil spray for basket and outside of assembled wraps

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Slice chicken breasts into thin even strips. In a mixing bowl combine garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken strips and toss until every piece is fully coated in the seasoning.
  2. Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees F for 3 minutes. Spray basket lightly with cooking spray. Arrange seasoned chicken strips in a single layer without overlapping. Cook in batches if needed to avoid crowding.
  3. Air fry chicken for 8 minutes, flipping at the 4-minute mark, until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Remove and rest for 1 minute.
  4. Lay each tortilla flat. Layer fresh spinach first, then shredded mozzarella, then cooked chicken strips. Keep filling centered so the tortilla rolls cleanly.
  5. Roll each tortilla tightly and tuck in the sides. Spray the outside of each wrap lightly with olive oil spray. Place seam-side down in the air fryer basket.
  6. Air fry at 375 degrees F for 2 to 3 minutes until tortillas are golden and crispy. Remove and let cool for 1 to 2 minutes before slicing in half. Serve with ranch dressing on the side.

Notes

Slice chicken into even strips for uniform cooking. Never overcrowd the air fryer basket. Place wraps seam-side down to prevent unraveling. For meal prep, store cooked chicken separately and assemble wraps fresh before crisping. Add cayenne or Italian herbs to the seasoning for extra flavor. Substitute flour tortillas if whole wheat is unavailable.