This Fried Chicken Wrap recipe lets you savor the goodness of super crunchy chicken strips and the refreshing flavor of vegetable salad all in one bite.
Itโs the perfect lunch on the go and is an excellent addition to your basket for outdoor gatherings. Have this meal on your plate with some sweet potato fries or air fryer Brussel sprouts, as both side dishes complement this crispy chicken wrap’s savory and tangy taste!
Good crispy chicken recipes are always a hit at lunch or dinner, especially for kids. Letโs get to air-frying this chicken salad wrap!
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Are crispy chicken wrap recipes best served warm or cold?
Wraps are usually served cold. However, for this specific recipe, itโs best to serve your wraps while the chicken is still warm to ensure that the meat remains as crispy as intended. Of course, though, you can still enjoy this dish cold, as its juicy flavors will remain even when its crunchiness doesnโt.
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โค๏ธ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Besides perfectly combining chicken strips and the fresh flavor of a Caesar salad in a single wrap, there are still more things to love about this crispy chicken wrap recipe:
- It is a quick and easy recipe. Even with a busy schedule, this recipe can satisfy your taste buds. Just take your air fryer out, prepare some breaded chicken, and youโll enjoy this tortilla wrap in less than an hour.
- Wraps are customizable. You can use your favorite dressing or add other salad toppings and be creative with this recipe.
- This recipe offers a healthier twist on classics. You can fully indulge in this wrap without any guilt, as using an air fryer reduces the excess oil that youโll often find when you shallow fry the chicken in the skillet.
- You can prepare fulfilling, on-the-go meals for the entire family in no time. This full recipe makes 3 wraps that are pretty big and filling yet doesnโt even take an hour to make.
If you love easy chicken recipes as much as I do, donโt miss out on this Quick and Easy Grilled BBQ Chicken.
๐ฅ Ingredients
The ingredients youโll need to make this recipe are all available in your local grocery store. So, make sure to add these wrap ingredients to your to-buy list and indulge in the goodness of this chicken wrap recipe in no time!
- Chicken breast: This will be the highlight in every bite and is the dishโs main high protein source. Just cut the chicken into thin strips to ensure itโll be crispy outside and juicy inside.
- Eggs: The eggs will act as the batter’s binder, ensuring the chicken strips’ crispy texture and adding richness to their flavor.
- All-purpose flour: The flour will be used to create the batter for the chicken strips.
- Cornstarch: This, combined with flour, is the secret to crispy and cooked chicken that makes this wrap unforgettable.
- Natureโs seasoning: This mixture of herbs and spices enhances the aroma and flavor of the chicken pieces.
- Caesar dressing: The dressing contains a combination of garlic, anchovy, parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. The Caesar dressing is the source of the wrap’s tangy and creamy flavor, making the chicken more flavorful.
- Parmesan cheese: Parmesan cheese adds a nutty and salty flavor to the salad. It also complements the tangy and creamy taste of the Caesar dressing.
- Croutons: These serve as another source of that extra crunch, and also add a bit of a toasted flavor to your wrap.
- Romaine lettuce: This will serve as the base of the Caesar salad, adding a refreshing flavor to the wrap.
- Burrito-sized tortillas: Flour tortilla wraps combine the tender yet crispy chicken strips and the fresh Caesar salad in one roll.
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๐ Substitutions
Chicken breast: If you want a vegan source of protein for this recipe, you can substitute chicken breast with tofu.
All-purpose flour: You can use gluten-free flour as an alternative to all-purpose flour.
Natureโs seasoning: If you canโt find any natureโs seasoning mix, you can create your own seasoning blend by combining garlic powder, red onion powder, dried oregano, dried basil, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
๐ Variations / Options / Add-Ins
You can customize this wrap recipe however you like. Here are some of the ways you can elevate this dish!
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap: Add some buffalo sauce to the chicken strips, then drizzle ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing for an extra spicy and tangy flavor.
- Kid-friendly Delight: You can make this healthy wrap a bit more exciting for the kids by adding nuggets or super crispy bacon as another source of protein. You may also incorporate other colorful vegetables like cherry tomato slices and cucumber sticks.
- Asian Fusion Version: Add a dash of Asian flavor to this dish by marinating the chicken tenders in soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and honey. You may also add some toasted sesame seeds, sliced cucumber, and shredded carrots to the salad.
- Extra Crunch Delight: Toss some perfectly crispy fried onions per wrap to make each bite of your wrap extra crunchy.
If you also love meaty crunchy tortilla shells, consider making this salsa chicken filling that you can easily make in the slow cooker.
๐ฅ Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools
Youโll only need a few tools to make this recipe.
- Air fryer: This is the primary tool you will use to fry the chicken tenders. It helps achieve the chicken’s crunchy texture and removes the excess oil.
- Two bowls: The two bowls will be used during the battering process.
- Kitchen tongs: To avoid creating a mess and to ensure your safety while handling the chicken strips, it is essential to use kitchen tongs.
- Large mixing bowl: The bowl will help you toss the salad mixture properly.
๐ช How to Make Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Caesar Wrap
Each batch of this extra-crispy chicken wrap takes less than an hour to make. Letโs get into the steps of this process!
Step 1: Prepare the chicken stripsโ batter
In one bowl, make the mixture of all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and natureโs seasoning. Then, in a separate bowl, beat the eggs until well-combined.
Step 2: Cut the chicken breast
Get the chicken breasts and cut them into strips. Make sure that the strips are not too thick for easy cooking.
Step 3: Coat the chicken strips
Grab one chicken strip and dip it in the flour mixture. After doing so, drench it in egg and coat it again with the flour filling. Repeat this batter process for each chicken strip.
Step 4: Cook the chicken strips
After the coating process, use tongs to carefully put the chicken strips in the air fryer basket sprayed with cooking oil. Set the air fryer to 380ยฐ F and cook for 8 minutes. Then, flip the chicken strip and cook for 3 more minutes so that both sides will get the golden brown color evenly.
Step 5: Prepare the salad mixture
Chop the romaine lettuce and other salad toppings of your choice. Afterward, add them to the bowl with the salad dressing, croutons, and parmesan cheese, then mix the salad mixture.
Step 6: Assemble the wrap
On a tortilla, put ยฝ cup of the salad mixture and add 3-4 fried chicken strips. Carefully fold the wrap like a burrito and serve!
๐ฝ๏ธ Serving Suggestions
I love serving this delightful crunch of a wrap with a bowl of Homemade Air Fryer Potato Chips and a couple of caprese-stuffed portobello mushrooms on weeknights.
๐ฉโ๐ณ Pro Tips
- Apart from adding crispy onions, you can use panko breadcrumbs for the chicken coating for that extra crunch.
- You can use different sauce options for this wrap, such as bbq sauce, sriracha mayo, garlic sauce, or honey mustard.
- For an extra hint of freshness and zing, add a pinch of black pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice to the Caesar salad mixture.
โ Recipe FAQs
Keep these wraps covered in foil or in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator for up to two days. If you want to ensure your lettuce doesnโt go soggy, you can skip putting the Caesar salad before storing and only add it when youโre ready to serve the wraps.
I donโt recommend freezing these wraps due to the lettuce. If you want to prepare this food in advance, itโs best to only freeze the breaded chicken strips before air frying.
Yes, you can warm the tortillas of this recipe. But itโs best to grill them before assembly, as air frying or grilling these fully assembled wraps will make the lettuce soggy.
๐ Pairing
These are my favorite dishes to serve with Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Caesar Wrap:
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Air Fried Chicken Wrap
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Equipment
- Air Fryer
- two bowls
- Kitchen tongs
- Large mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 chicken breast cut into strips
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons natureโs seasoning
- 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 cup croutons
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 3 burrito size tortillas
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine flour, seasoning, and cornstarch.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until combined.
- Place each chicken strip in the flour mixture, then the beaten eggs, and then back into the flour coating in each process.
- Place the chicken strips in the air fryer and spray the basket with oil. Cook on 380 F for 8 minutes, flip, and cook for 3 more minutes.
- Chop and wash the lettuce, and add it to a bowl with salad dressing, cheese, and croutons.
- On a tortilla wrap, spoon 1/2 cup of salad mixture and add 3-4 chicken strips. Roll into a burrito and serve.
Notes
- Apart from adding crispy onions, you can use panko breadcrumbs for the chicken coating for that extra crunch.ย
- You can use different sauce options for this wrap, such as bbq sauce, sriracha mayo, garlic sauce, or honey mustard.ย
- For an extra hint of freshness and zing, add a pinch of black pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice to the Caesar salad mixture.ย