Buffalo Wild Wings Street Tacos: The Ultimate Copycat Recipe

Buffalo Wild Wings Street Tacos are a fan favorite for good reason. Packed with flavor, these little tacos deliver a punch with shredded chicken coated in a creamy Parmesan Garlic sauce and topped with fresh pico de gallo and a zesty Southwestern Ranch. If you’re craving the taste of B-Dubs street tacos but want to enjoy them at home, this copycat recipe is perfect for you.

Why You’ll Love This Buffalo Wild Wings Street Tacos Recipe

Maximize the Filling: While Buffalo Wild Wings gives you just two street tacos, making them at home means you can load them up with as much delicious filling as you desire!
Homemade Parmesan Garlic Sauce: This sauce is the star of the show! Skip the bottled version and prepare this incredible homemade Parmesan Garlic sauce that perfectly replicates the B-Dubs flavor. You’ll want to put it on everything!
Quick and Easy: Once the chicken is cooked, these street tacos come together in minutes, making them ideal for a fast weeknight meal or a fun weekend snack.

Buffalo Wild Wings Street Tacos Ingredients

These street tacos require a few components, but each is simple to prepare. You can even take shortcuts with store-bought options if you’re short on time.

Chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are ideal. Marinated chicken can add extra flavor, or you can season plain chicken yourself.
- Chicken breasts
- Olive oil, salt & black pepper
Parmesan Garlic Sauce: The key to authentic B-Dubs flavor. Homemade is highly recommended!
- Roasted garlic: Roasting garlic brings out a mellow, sweet garlic flavor that’s essential to the sauce. You can roast a batch in your air fryer for ease.
- Mayonnaise
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Apple cider vinegar
- Dried minced onion: Use the dried spice version for the best texture and flavor in the sauce.
- Sugar
- Lemon juice: Bottled lemon juice works perfectly in this recipe.
- Kosher salt
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Italian seasoning
Southwestern Ranch Dressing: A creamy, spicy ranch that complements the garlic parmesan chicken beautifully.
- Ranch dressing: Homemade or your favorite store-bought ranch will work.
- Chipotle pepper seasoning: This adds smoky heat. Chipotle hot sauce or adobo sauce can also be used. Chili powder is a milder alternative.
- Garlic salt
- Finely diced cilantro
Pico de Gallo: Adds freshness and a vibrant contrast to the creamy sauces. Store-bought or homemade pico works well. Diced tomatoes can be substituted in a pinch.
Tortillas: Street taco size flour tortillas are traditional. La Banderita Carb Counter tortillas are a great low-calorie, soft option.

These Buffalo Wild Wings Street Tacos are loaded with flavor, featuring a creamy garlic parmesan sauce and zesty southwestern ranch.

Recipe Variations for Street Tacos

Want to customize your Buffalo Wild Wings Street Tacos? Here are a few delicious variations:

Meat Swaps: Garlic Parmesan sauce is amazing with other proteins too! Try it with pulled pork, tenderloin slices, steak, or even crispy breaded chicken bites for a twist.
Extra Toppings: Keep it classic or load them up! Consider adding shredded lettuce, creamy avocado, or a dollop of sour cream for extra texture and flavor.
Cheese Lovers: While the Parmesan Garlic sauce provides cheesy notes, you can add more! A drizzle of queso or crumbled queso fresco would be delicious additions.
Street Taco Burritos: Transform these tacos into burritos by adding rice and using larger tortillas.
Sauce Alternatives: Feeling adventurous? Swap the Garlic Parmesan sauce for classic Buffalo sauce for a fiery kick!

How to Make Buffalo Wild Wings Street Tacos at Home

This recipe focuses on simple steps to recreate the iconic Buffalo Wild Wings Street Tacos. Air frying the chicken is recommended for the best results, but you can also pan-fry, grill, or bake it.

Prepare the Parmesan Garlic Sauce: In a medium bowl, mash the roasted garlic with a fork until it forms a paste. Add mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, apple cider vinegar, dried minced onion, sugar, lemon juice, kosher salt, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Whisk all ingredients together until the sauce is smooth and well combined. Refrigerate the sauce until you’re ready to assemble the tacos. This sauce can be made a day in advance.
Cook the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. If using an air fryer, cook the chicken at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 155°F (68°C). Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes after cooking. If you have larger chicken breasts, cut them in half to ensure even and faster cooking.
Shred and Sauce the Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken from the air fryer and transfer it to a large bowl. Use two forks to shred the chicken. Pour the prepared Parmesan Garlic sauce over the shredded chicken and toss to coat every piece evenly.
Make the Southwestern Ranch: In a small bowl, combine ranch dressing, chipotle pepper seasoning, garlic salt, and finely diced cilantro. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
Warm the Tortillas: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Warm the street taco tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until they are pliable and slightly heated.
Assemble the Street Tacos: Spoon the garlic parmesan chicken mixture into the warm tortillas. Drizzle generously with Southwestern Ranch dressing and top with fresh pico de gallo and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Serve immediately and enjoy with tortilla chips and extra salsa, if desired.

Gather all your fresh ingredients to make these flavorful Buffalo Wild Wings Street Tacos at home.

Tips and Tricks for Perfect Street Tacos

Storing Leftovers: Store any leftover components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to a week. Assembled tacos are best enjoyed fresh, but you can reheat leftover chicken and tortillas. Reheat pre-made tacos in an air fryer at 300°F (150°C) for about 4 minutes or microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Roasted Garlic Substitution: While roasted garlic provides the best flavor, you can use minced fresh garlic in a pinch. Use 1-2 cloves of fresh minced garlic in place of 3-4 cloves of roasted garlic, keeping in mind the flavor will be stronger and less mellow.

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Buffalo Wild Wings Street Tacos Recipe

Enjoy the taste of Buffalo Wild Wings Street Tacos right in your kitchen with this easy and delicious copycat recipe!

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Course: Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 366 kcal

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Ingredients

2 chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Garlic Parmesan Sauce

3 cloves roasted garlic
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1.5 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1.5 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp dried minced onion
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

Southwestern Ranch

1/4 cup ranch dressing
1/2 tsp chipotle pepper seasoning
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp finely diced cilantro

Tacos

8 flour tortillas (street taco size)
1/2 cup pico de gallo
1/4 cup fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Parmesan Garlic Sauce: In a medium bowl, mash roasted garlic. Add remaining Garlic Parmesan Sauce ingredients and whisk until smooth. Refrigerate.
Chicken: Season chicken with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes until cooked through. Let rest and shred.
Garlic Parmesan Chicken: Toss shredded chicken with Parmesan Garlic Sauce.
Southwestern Ranch: Combine all Southwestern Ranch ingredients in a small bowl and whisk.
Warm Tortillas: Warm tortillas in a skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side.
Assemble Tacos: Fill tortillas with garlic parmesan chicken, drizzle with Southwestern Ranch, and top with pico de gallo and cilantro. Serve immediately.

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