Buffalo Chicken Tacos
Buffalo Chicken Tacos only take 20 minutes to make and take Taco Tuesday up a notch! Corn tortillas are filled with buffalo chicken, chopped celery, shredded mozzarella cheese, and crumbled blue cheese, and fried until crispy on the stovetop.
Quick Look: Buffalo Chicken Tacos
Ready In: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
Calories: 430 Calories
Main Ingredients: chicken, buffalo wing sauce, tortillas, cheese.
Why You'll Love It: These Crispy Buffalo Chicken Tacos are so easy to make, can be made in advance, and are great for an easy weeknight dinner!
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We are HUGE fans of buffalo chicken in this house. Well, Marc and I are. I had kind of stopped cooking my favorite Buffalo Chicken Pasta and Buffalo Chicken Sliders once we had kids because I figured it was too spicy. Turns out, they make MILD buffalo wing sauce (we've tried this one and this one and they're both good!). Score! Once I found that out, the first thing I did was make these Buffalo Chicken Tacos that I've been dreaming up for years now.
If you love an easy weeknight dinner with big flavor, these Buffalo Chicken Tacos are about to become a regular in your meal rotation. They combine spicy buffalo chicken, crunchy slaw, and creamy ranch or blue cheese dressing all wrapped up in warm tortillas for the ultimate quick and satisfying meal. They're simple enough for busy weeknights but fun enough for game day or casual entertaining, too.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- So easy! Especially if you use rotisserie chicken (I love the pre-shredded rotisserie chicken from Target or Costco!) these are so quick and easy to make.
- Buffalo chicken is always a crowd pleaser. Who doesn't love buffalo chicken?! This is a fun way to use up the traditional flavors of buffalo chicken.
- You can prep in advance. Make the buffalo chicken mixture in advance and all you will have to do when it come time to cook is to fry the tacos.
- You can use the chicken multiple ways. If you have leftover buffalo chicken, make Buffalo Chicken Sliders or Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches!
- The buffalo chicken is freezer friendly. Make a big batch of the buffalo chicken filling and freeze it for an easy weeknight dinner in the upcoming months! It will last about 3 months in the freezer.
Key Ingredients
- Shredded/Diced Chicken - You can bake or air fry a chicken breast and then shred it, or skip that step and use shredded rotisserie chicken. You could also use Buffalo Chicken Thighs recipe that I make in the air fryer.
- Buffalo Wing Sauce - I use Sweet Baby Ray's Mild Buffalo Wing Sauce and my kids don't think its too spicy!
- Corn Tortillas - for these fried chicken tacos, corn tortillas are perfect for getting a crispy fried taco shell. You could also flour tortillas, with a slightly different end result in the texture of the
- Ranch/Blue Cheese Dressing - dip these buffalo chicken tacos in one of these dipping sauces - whichever is your favorite!
- Canola Oil - these tacos don't get deep fried in oil, simply pan-fried until golden and crispy! Canola oil works best to get them super crispy.
Refer to the recipe card for the complete list with exact amounts.
Substitutions and Variations
Different Meat - Swap the chicken for shredded turkey, cooked shrimp, or crispy chicken tenders for a fun variation.
Different Toppings - Add extra toppings like diced avocado, pickled onions, jalapeños, cilantro, or crumbled blue cheese.
Adjust the Heat - for a more mild taco, use mild buffalo sauce. If you want them spicy, use hot buffalo sauce or add a pinch of cayenne pepper flakes.
Flour Tortillas - I make these with corn and flour tortillas, just depending on what I have on hand!
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Tacos
Step 1. Combine the chicken and buffalo sauce in a medium bowl.
Step 2. Mix well to combine.
Step 3. Add 2-3 tablespoons (or desired amount) of chicken on one half of a corn tortilla. I recommend 2-3 tacos per person, depending on what you are serving with the tacos.
Step 4. Top with shredded cheese. You can also added blue cheese here with the mozzarella cheese, if you'd like.
Step 5. Add 1 tablespoon of chopped celery on top of the shredded cheese.
Step 6. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add the taco and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Sometimes I have to use a spatula or something similar to hold down the top part of the tortilla until it warms up.
Step 7. Serve with blue cheese or ranch dip!
These Buffalo Chicken Tacos are truly a breeze to make. I served them with a little side salad, carrots, and celery to stick with the buffalo chicken theme. Of course I also served the buffalo chicken tacos with some blue cheese dressing, as well. Ranch would also work!
Expert Tips
Warm Up the Tortillas - If you find your corn tortillas are breaking when you try to fold them, warm them in the microwave for 30 seconds.
Prep Ahead - Prep ahead by making the buffalo chicken mixture ahead of time. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Tone it Down - If you prefer a milder flavor, use less buffalo sauce or mix it with a little ranch dressing before tossing with the chicken.
Storage - Store leftover buffalo chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Keep toppings and tortillas separate for best results.
How to Serve Buffalo Chicken Tacos
These tacos are super delicious served with ranch or blue cheese sauce that you can dip them in! Other delicious toppings include:
- Diced Avocado
- Chopped Green Onion
- Lettuce
- Pickled Jalapenos
- Sliced Red Onions
- Creamy Cilantro Sauce
To go along with the tacos, I love making Mexican Street Corn Dip or Cream Cheese Salsa Dip, and Baked Cilantro Rice.
Buffalo Chicken Taco Recipe FAQs
Definitely! That is what I usually use. I love the pre-shredded rotisserie meat that Target and Costco sell. You can also cook chicken breasts or use leftover chicken breasts and shred them.
Buffalo sauce is typically spicy, however Sweet Baby Rays has a mild buffalo sauce that we love!
Definitely! You can serve these in regular corn or flour tortillas, if you prefer.
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Fried Buffalo Chicken Tacos
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken I use rotisserie chicken
- ⅓ cup buffalo wing sauce
- 8-12 corn tortillas depending on if you want 2 or 3 tacos per serving
- 1 celery stalk finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tablespoon canola oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken and buffalo sauce.
- Assemble each taco by placing desired amount of chicken on one half of each corn tortilla. Be careful not to overfill - a good amount is ~2-3 tbsp. It can be hard to measure so just use your judgment!
- Top with a sprinkle of celery, mozzarella cheese, and blue cheese crumbles.
- In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat.
- Add the tacos, cheese side down, and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side. Sometimes at first the top part of the tortillas have a hard time staying down. To assist with this, either use warmed up tortillas, or place a wood spatula on top of each one to weigh them down.
- Serve with blue cheese or ranch dressing.
- Enjoy!
Hi! Curious if you’ve ever made these in an air fryer? Thanks!
I haven't but that sounds like a great idea! I did a quick Google search and found this recipe for Air Fryer Tacos: https://dinnersdishesanddesserts.com/air-fryer-tacos/. So I should just make the filling as directed in my recipe and use this Air Fryer Taco recipe for the air fryer instructions 🙂
So delicious! Thank you!!!