🏈 Easy Gluten Free Buffalo Chicken Taco Bites - the Perfect Tailgate Snack
These Gluten-Free Buffalo Chicken Mini Tacos are the perfect, easy-to-make tailgate snack! Using store-bought almond flour tortillas and a muffin tin, you can whip up these crispy, spicy bites in no time. Let’s get to it!
Ingredients:
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For the Tortilla Cups:
- 1 package of almond flour tortillas (feel free to sub with corn)
- Avocado oil spray
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For the Filling:
- 2 cups grilled chicken breast, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (made with Frank’s RedHot Sauce and melted butter)
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
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For Topping:
- Chopped green onions
- Extra shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
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For Serving:
- Cilantro cream dipping sauce or Primal Kitchen Ranch Dressing
Instructions:
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Prepare the Tortilla Cups:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Use a circle-shaped cookie cutter or the bottom of a glass to cut circles out of the almond flour tortillas. Each circle should be about 3-4 inches in diameter.
- Place each tortilla circle into the cups of a muffin tin, pressing them down to form small cups.
- Lightly spray the tortilla cups with avocado oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the cups are golden and slightly crispy.
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Make the Buffalo Chicken Filling:
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped grilled chicken, grated cheddar cheese, buffalo sauce, cayenne pepper (if using), and chopped cilantro. Mix until well combined.
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Assemble the Mini Tacos:
- Remove the tortilla cups from the oven.
- Fill each cup with a spoonful of the buffalo chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle with chopped green onions and extra shredded cheddar cheese, if desired.
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Bake Again:
- Place the filled tortilla cups back into the oven.
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges of the cups are crispy.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve the mini tacos warm with a side of cilantro cream dipping sauce or Primal Kitchen Ranch Dressing for dipping.
These Buffalo Chicken Mini Tacos are a crowd-pleaser with just the right amount of kick, perfect for a quick and easy tailgate treat! 🏈🌮🔥
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