Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls
Ready for your next party food obsession? These Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls are spicy, crispy, cheesy, and totally addictive — with way less mess than traditional wings. 🎉🔥🥟
Perfect for game days, family gatherings, or when you want a fast, crowd-pleasing appetizer that feels like takeout but is healthier and easier to make. Whether you’re using an air fryer, pan-frying, or baking — these chicken egg rolls are one of the best appetizer recipes you’ll ever try.
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
These easy egg rolls use simple ingredients and work well with meal prepped chicken or leftover buffalo dip!
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- ½ cup buffalo sauce (Franks or homemade)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar
- ¼ cup softened cream cheese
- 1 tbsp ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional)
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- Cooking spray or oil (for air frying or frying)
- Optional: chopped green onions for garnish
🧑🍳 How to Make Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls
These work great as buffalo chicken dip egg rolls air fryer style, or deep fried for extra crunch. You choose the texture!
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Meal Prep Plan.
🔁 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 – Mix the Filling
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and shredded cheese. Mix until creamy and fully coated.
Step 2 – Fill the Egg Rolls
- Lay one wrapper in a diamond shape.
- Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of filling into the center.
- Fold bottom corner up, sides in, and roll tightly. Seal the edge with a little water.
Step 3 – Cook the Rolls
🌀 Air Fryer Chicken Egg Rolls Recipe
- Spray with oil and cook at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 mins, flipping halfway.
🔥 Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls Fried
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
🔥 Oven Baked Option
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway, until crisp.
Step 4 – Serve
- Serve hot with ranch, blue cheese dressing, or extra buffalo sauce.
📊 Benefits of Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls
| 🥟 Benefit | 💡 Why It Rocks |
|---|---|
| Crispy & Cheesy | Buffalo chicken meets melty cheese in a crunchy wrap |
| Air Fryer Approved | Get that golden crunch with less oil |
| Perfect for Parties | Portable, dip-ready, and fun to eat |
| Great Use of Leftovers | Buffalo dip or leftover chicken? Roll it up! |
| Freezer-Friendly | Freeze before or after cooking for snack prep |
💡 Variations & Ideas
- 🧀 Southwest Chicken Eggrolls Air Fryer Style
Add black beans, corn, and taco seasoning to filling - 🍋 Lemon Pepper Boneless Chicken Egg Rolls
Sub buffalo sauce with lemon pepper seasoning - 🥦 Add Veggies: Finely chopped carrots or celery for crunch
- 🧊 Make Ahead: Assemble and freeze uncooked egg rolls for future parties
❄️ Storage & Reheating
- Store cooked egg rolls in the fridge up to 4 days
- Reheat in air fryer at 350°F for 5 minutes for crisp
- Freeze unbaked or baked egg rolls in zip bags for up to 2 months
🔗 You Might Also Like:
- Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza (Low Carb & Keto Friendly)
- High Protein Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls
210kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar
- ¼ cup softened cream cheese
- 1 tbsp ranch or blue cheese dressing optional
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- Cooking spray or oil for air frying or frying
- Optional: chopped green onions for garnish
Method
- 1. In a bowl, mix chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, shredded cheese, and dressing if using.
- 2. Lay one egg roll wrapper in a diamond shape.
- 3. Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of filling into the center.
- 4. Fold the bottom corner up, then fold in the sides, and roll tightly. Seal the edge with water.
- 5. For air fryer: Spray rolls with oil and cook at 375°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.
- 6. For frying: Heat oil to 350°F and fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
- 7. For oven: Bake at 400°F for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway, until crisp.
- 8. Serve hot with ranch, blue cheese dressing, or extra buffalo sauce.
Nutrition
Serving2egg rollsCalories210kcalCarbohydrates14gProtein13gFat12gSaturated Fat4gPolyunsaturated Fat6gCholesterol35mgSodium460mgFiber1gSugar1g
Notes
Freeze uncooked egg rolls on a baking sheet, then transfer to freezer bags for long-term storage.
Add finely chopped carrots or celery for texture and extra veg.
Swap buffalo sauce for lemon pepper or taco seasoning for different flavor profiles.
