Buffalo chicken pinwheels are flaky, cheesy, and packed with spicy, creamy filling that’s hard to resist. Tender chicken, zesty buffalo sauce, and melted mozzarella are all rolled up in buttery puff pastry and baked until golden and bubbly. These bite-sized snacks come out of the oven hot and savory, perfect for parties, game day, or anytime you’re craving bold flavor.
As a grandmother of six, I’m always looking for easy recipes that kids will eat. These buffalo chicken pinwheels fit that requirement perfectly. Of course, not all of them like the little hint of spice, but the ones who do like a little heat absolutely love these pinwheels. They’re great for after-school snacks and perfect for your gameday spread.
Testing results for
- We’ve tested these pinwheels with pie dough as well as puff pastry. While puff pastry is our preference, sometimes you don’t have time for it to thaw and the pie dough works just fine. Please see our tips below the recipe card for details on working with pie dough for this recipe.
- You can use barbecue sauce instead of buffalo sauce if you want a different flavor profile.
I hope you make this recipe. I think you’ll love it!
Check out our other game day favorites: these Air Fryer Pizza Rollups are a current favorite around my house. They’re quick and easy! Everyone also loves my Italian Sliders, a play on the traditional ham and cheese Hawaiian roll sandwiches. And a reigning favorite among readers (and my husband) is Honey Garlic Wings, covered in a sweet and sticky garlic, honey, and Sriracha sauce that is fabulous.
Ingredient notes
Here are a few things to know about the ingredients in this recipe.
➡️➡️➡️ The full ingredient amounts and instructions are listed below on the printable recipe card. Scroll below the recipe card for frequently asked questions and tips for success.
Puff pastry: Use a good quality puff pastry. Our favorite is Dufour, although it’s not always available at regular grocery stores. You should be able to get Peppridge Farm puff pastry and it also gives good results.
Buffalo sauce: Our go-to is always Frank’s. It’s consistently good and the flavor profile is complex without being overwhelmingly hot.
Pin this now to save it for laterHow to make buffalo chicken pinwheels
- Mix cream cheese, chicken, and seasonings until creamy. Add buffalo sauce and mix until fully incorporated. We recommend using a hand mixer or stand mixer for this process, especially when blending the cream cheese.
- Spread the buffalo chicken mixture over the flattened puff pastry, leaving about a half-inch border around the edges.
- Roll into a log and cut 12 pinwheels.
- Bake and serve.
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Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 ounces Philadelphia cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups shredded/pulled chicken (cooked)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon steak seasoning
- ⅔ cup buffalo sauce
- 1 large sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, chicken, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and steak seasoning.4 ounces Philadelphia cream cheese (softened), 2 cups shredded/pulled chicken (cooked), 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon steak seasoning
- Add in the buffalo sauce and mix until fully incorporated.2/3 cup buffalo sauce
- Unroll and flatten your sheet of puff pastry.1 large sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- Spoon the Buffalo chicken mixture over the puff pastry and spread until evenly distributed. Leave about 1⁄2 inch of space around the perimeter.
- Take 3⁄4 cup of the shredded mozzarella and sprinkle it evenly over the Buffalo chicken mixture.
- Take one end of the puff pastry ( the long edge) and carefully and tightly roll it up into a log shape.
- Use a thin piece of string or a sharp knife, but the log into 12 even pinwheels.
- Place each pinwheel on your prepared baking sheet then sprinkle the tops with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes on the center rack. Serve and enjoy!
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Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place in a 375 degrees F oven for 5 minutes, or reheat in the air fryer.
We love these buffalo chicken pinwheels made as barbecue chicken pinwheels. Substitute the same amount of barbecue sauce for the Buffalo sauce.
Buffalo chicken pinwheels can also be made using refrigerated pie dough rather than puff pastry. Roll the dough out until it is thin, then follow steps 5-9. Bake for 25-28 minutes at 425 degrees F.
