Can I use chicken thighs instead of breast?

Yes. Thighs stay juicy, just slice them into strips and cook a bit longer if they are thicker.

How do I keep the coating from falling off?

Dry the chicken first, press the coating on firmly, and let it rest for a few minutes before air frying.

Can I make these dairy-free?

You can skip mozzarella or use a dairy-free shreds option. The wraps are still great with crunchy chicken, sauce, and toppings.

What is the best way to melt mozzarella without making the wrap soggy?

Melt it on the hot chicken first, then assemble. Also use low-moisture shredded mozzarella and do not overload it.

Can I freeze the cooked chicken?

Yes. Freeze cooked crispy chicken on a tray first, then bag it. Reheat in the air fryer until hot and crisp again.

Irresistible Crispy Air Fryer Chicken & Mozzarella Wraps!

Description

Deliciously crispy and melty wraps made with crunchy chicken, mozzarella, and fresh toppings, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Chicken and Coating

1 lb Chicken breast tenderloins (Can use sliced chicken breast.)
1 cup Shredded mozzarella (Fresh mozzarella can be used, but it may be wetter.)
2 large Eggs (Beaten for coating.)
0.5 cup All-purpose flour (For coating.)
2 cups Cornflakes or breadcrumbs (Cornflakes for extra crunch.)

Seasonings

1 tsp Salt (Adjust to taste.)
1 tsp Pepper (Adjust to taste.)
1 tsp Garlic powder
1 tsp Paprika (Adjust to taste.)

Tortillas and Toppings

4 medium Tortillas (Flour tortillas recommended.)
1 cup Shredded lettuce (For filling.)
1 cup Shredded red cabbage (For color and crunch.)

Oil Spray

1 can Oil spray (For air frying.)

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Instructions

Preparation

Season the chicken well on both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Set up your coating station: flour, then beaten eggs, and finally crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs.
Coat the chicken in flour, then dip it in eggs, and press the crunchy layer on firmly.

Cooking

Air fry the coated chicken at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes for tenderloins, flipping halfway, until golden.
In the last few minutes of cooking, add mozzarella on top of chicken to let it melt.

Assembly

Warm the tortillas slightly to make them flexible.
Layer sauce, shredded lettuce, red cabbage, chicken, and any other desired toppings on the tortilla.
Fold the sides in and roll tightly from the bottom up.
If desired, place the wrapped tortilla seam side down in the air fryer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to crisp the outside.

Notes

Keep wet toppings away from the tortilla until serving to prevent sogginess. Feel free to experiment with different sauces like ranch, honey mustard, or spicy mayo for variety.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American