Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls
Crispy on the outside, cheesy and spicy on the inside—these Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls are the perfect mash-up of game-day flavor and weeknight comfort, with bold buffalo heat wrapped up in a golden crunch.
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If you love buffalo chicken dip, these crispy egg rolls are a delicious appetizer you have to try! Loaded up with tender chicken, melty cheese, and vibrant buffalo sauce, these handheld savory treats are the perfect appetizer for any occasion.
A Quick Look at the Recipe
- ✅ Recipe Name: ~Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls
- ⏱️ Ready In: ~45 minutes
- 👨👩👧👦 Serves: ~10 servings
- 🍽️ Calories: ~281 per serving (estimated)
- 🥣 Main Ingredients: ~chicken, buffalo sauce, egg rolls wrappers, cheese, butter, cream cheese, ranch,celery and onions
- 👌 Difficulty: ~Easy
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Why this Recipe Works
Thanks to simple ingredients and easy prep, any home chef can easily put together a batch of perfect egg rolls. Deep frying leaves them golden and crispy on the outside, but the interior is a comforting and hearty take on buffalo chicken.
The end result is a satisfying finger food that's perfect for game day, parties, or a snack anytime! You'll love how simple it is to make your own eggrolls, and you can even customize this recipe and change the filling to whatever you want.
And if you're a big buffalo fan, try my Buffalo Chicken Sliders or this Buffalo Chicken Pasta Skillet.
Ingredients Needed
- Cooked Chicken: You'll need shredded chicken for the filling, so leftover chicken breasts or even a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store are great options.
- Buffalo Sauce: Use your favorite buffalo sauce to add a kick of heat and tanginess.
- Celery: Commonly served on the side with buffalo wings, there's celery mixed right into the filling of these egg rolls.
- Cream Cheese: Adds a rich and creamy quality to your buffalo filling.
- Ranch Seasoning: Pairs well with the buffalo flavor and adds a more rich and complex savory element.
- Shredded Cheese: I use a combination of cheddar cheese and pepper jack cheese.
- Egg Roll Wrappers: These are fairly thick and hearty wrappers are great for housing the rich filling.
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls
- Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken breast, buffalo sauce, celery, cream cheese, melted butter, Ranch seasoning, green onions, and cheese.
- Step 2: Mix until will combined and creamy (not watery).
- Step 3: Lay out a wrapper on a flat surface. Add a dollop of buffalo chicken mixture to the center of the egg roll wrapper.
- Step 4: Fold the side of the wrapper over the filling.
- Step 5: Fold the bottom corner over, then roll almost all the way.
- Step 6: With a small bowl of water, wet the exposed edge of the wrapper to seal and finish rolling.
- Step 7: Place the egg rolls on a baking sheet seam side down, ensuring they're all properly sealed.
- Step 8: Heat a large pot of oil to around 325 degrees. Add a few of the egg rolls, making sure not to crowd them in.
- Step 9: Fry for 2 to 3 minutes, then rotate and fry another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Step 10: Place on a paper towel-lined plate or baking sheet to drain and cool slightly, then serve and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- You can make these in the sir fryer! Instead of deep frying, arrange the assembled egg rolls in a single layer in the air fryer basket, lightly spritz with oil or cooking spray, and cook at 350 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Be sure to keep the oil between 325 and 350 degrees. Any cooler and the egg rolls will turn out soggy, and if it gets hotter, they may burn on the outside before the inside can heat up.
- Serve your egg rolls with a side of blue cheese dressing or ranch dressing. You could also serve with a side of more hot sauce as a dipping sauce.
- Store leftover egg rolls in the fridge in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days.
- Reheat egg rolls in the air fryer or oven at 350 degrees to maintain their crispiness.
- You can also prepare these egg rolls ahead of time and then freeze them. When it comes time to cook, just heat the oil as normal and follow the instructions, adding a minute or two for each side to ensure they cook fully.
Recipe FAQ's
Be sure to let the oil come up to the proper temperature. If it's not hot enough, the oil will seep into the egg rolls while they fry.
The buffalo chicken filling is delicious, but avoid the urge to overfill your egg roll wrappers. This will make it more likely that they'll break or tear during the frying process (the same is true if you air fry egg rolls).
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Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 3/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup celery diced small
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1 pkg Ranch seasoning mix or 2 tablespoons
- 4 green onions chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1 pound egg rolls 20 wrappers
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the chicken, buffalo sauce, celery, cream cheese, melted butter, Ranch seasoning, green onions, and cheeses,. Mix until everything is combined. It should be nice and creamy, not watery.
- Place an egg roll wrapper on a flat surface pointy side down. Add 2 tablepoons of the chicken mixture in the center of the wrapper.
- Fold both of the corners of the wrapper over the center.
- Bring up the bottom over the filling and dab your finger in the water and apply it on the upper corner of the wrapper. Finish rolling the egg roll.
- Place the egg rolls onto a baking sheet making sure each one is properly sealed.
- Fill a deep skillet with the oil you want the oil to come up halfway on the egg roll. Probably and 1 1/2 inches of oil. Heat the oil to 325-250 degrees. Add a few egg rolls into the skillet (don't overcrowd the pan)
- Fry for 2-3 minutes then flip and fry another 2-3 minutes (see notes) Remove to a baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain.
- Serve with Ranch sauce.
Notes
- If your oil isn't hot enough, the egg rolls will just become a soggy mess. It's important to use a digital thermometer to keep the temperature regular.
- Air Fryer directions: Place in the air fryer and lightly spray them with non stick cooking spray. Cook at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 8-10 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Reheat: These egg rolls reheat perfectly in the air fryer 375 degrees for 4-5 minutes.
