LongHorn Firecracker Chicken Wraps Recipe (Copycat)

Name: LongHorn Firecracker Chicken Wraps Recipe (Copycat)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, finely shredded; 4 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 cup shredded pepper jack or Colby Jack cheese; 1/3 cup finely diced red bell pepper; 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely minced; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp hot sauce; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 10 small flour tortillas (6-inch); 2 tbsp all-purpose flour mixed with 2 tbsp water, for sealing; Neutral frying oil, as needed; 1 ripe avocado; 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp chopped cilantro; 1/4 tsp kosher salt for the dipping sauce

Make crispy LongHorn-style Firecracker Chicken Wraps with a creamy, spicy chicken filling and cool avocado-lime dipping sauce, including air-fryer, oven, and make-ahead options.

Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken, finely shredded
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded pepper jack or Colby Jack cheese
1/3 cup finely diced red bell pepper
1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely minced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp hot sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp kosher salt
10 small flour tortillas (6-inch)
2 tbsp all-purpose flour mixed with 2 tbsp water, for sealing
Neutral frying oil, as needed
1 ripe avocado
1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1/4 tsp kosher salt for the dipping sauce

Directions

Step 1

Make the avocado-lime dip: blend the avocado, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, and salt until smooth. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the wraps.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese, red bell pepper, jalapeño, green onions, hot sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt until evenly mixed.

Step 3

Warm the tortillas for 15 to 20 seconds under a damp paper towel so they bend without cracking.

Step 4

Place about 3 tablespoons of filling just below the center of each tortilla. Fold in both sides, roll tightly, and brush the final edge with flour paste to seal.

Step 5

Set the wraps seam-side down and chill for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat 1 1/2 inches of oil in a heavy pan to 350°F.

Step 6

Fry in small batches for 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until crisp and deep golden. Keep the oil close to 350°F and transfer the cooked wraps to a wire rack.

Step 7

Let the wraps rest for 2 minutes, then slice on the diagonal and serve immediately with the chilled avocado-lime dipping sauce.

Equipment

Medium mixing bowl
Blender or food processor
Heavy skillet or Dutch oven
Deep-fry thermometer
Wire cooling rack

Tips for Crisp, Sealed Wraps

Finely shred the chicken so the filling stays compact and does not tear the tortillas.
Keep the filling at least 1 inch from every tortilla edge and seal the final flap with flour paste.
Use a thermometer: oil below 340°F makes greasy wraps, while oil above 365°F can brown the outside before the center is hot.
Fry seam-side down first and avoid crowding the pan so the oil temperature stays steady.
For food safety, reheat cooked chicken filling to 165°F in the center.

Air Fryer, Oven & Make-Ahead Options

Air-fryer method

Lightly spray the chilled wraps with oil and air-fry seam-side down at 390°F for 7 to 9 minutes, turning once, until crisp and hot in the center.

Oven-baked method

Brush the wraps lightly with oil and bake on a rack at 425°F for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until evenly golden.

Make-ahead and freezer option

Refrigerate assembled, uncooked wraps for up to 24 hours, or freeze them in a single layer before transferring to a freezer bag for up to 1 month. For safety, cook frozen wraps in the oven or air fryer rather than dropping them into hot oil.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is inside LongHorn-style Firecracker Chicken Wraps?

This copycat version uses shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese, red bell pepper, jalapeño, green onions, hot sauce, and smoky seasonings inside small flour tortillas.

What dipping sauce goes with Firecracker Chicken Wraps?

A cool avocado-lime dip balances the spicy filling. Blend ripe avocado with sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, and salt.

Can I make Firecracker Chicken Wraps in an air fryer?

Yes. Spray the wraps lightly with oil and air-fry at 390°F for 7 to 9 minutes, turning once. Check that the chicken filling reaches 165°F.

Can I make or freeze the wraps ahead of time?

You can refrigerate assembled wraps for up to 24 hours or freeze them for up to 1 month. Cook frozen wraps in an air fryer or oven instead of deep-frying them from frozen.

Where can I buy frozen Firecracker Chicken Wraps?

We could not verify a current official LongHorn retail product. This homemade copycat recipe is designed to recreate the appetizer using standard grocery-store ingredients.

How do I stop the tortillas from splitting or opening?

Warm the tortillas first, avoid overfilling, roll them tightly, seal the edge with flour paste, and chill them seam-side down before cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Calories520

Fat28g

Carbs38g

Protein31g

Estimated per serving for this homemade copycat recipe. Values vary by ingredients and cooking method.