Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls in Air Fryer

Name: Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 12 Egg Roll Wrappers; 1.5 cups Shredded Chicken; 1/2 cup Buffalo Wing Sauce; 4 oz. Cream Cheese (softened); 1/2 cup Blue Cheese Crumbles; 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded); 2 Green Onions (finely chopped); Blue Cheese Dressing (optional)

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Last updated on March 30th, 2023

These easy buffalo chicken egg rolls made in the air fryer are the perfect party appetizer! Loaded with flavors of your favorite buffalo chicken dip, they’re perfect to dip in blue cheese dressing!

I’ve been wanting an air fryer for a year or more now and the main reason was EGG ROLLS!!

Which is actually kind of weird, because I don’t really eat egg rolls all that often in normal life. But I just knew that if I had an air fryer, I could make all kinds of egg rolls and I was dying to experiment!

These Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls made in the air fryer did not disappoint. Not even a little bit.

They taste so much like the classic buffalo chicken dipping sauce that everyone knows and loves, and they’re so much easier to eat in this little compact egg roll wrapper. And dipped in blue cheese dressing, they just become heavenly!

The egg roll wrapper gets nice and crispy in the air fryer. This tastes just like it’s deep-fried in oil but without all the extra fat and calories.

But the filling is where it’s at. Filled with shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, blue cheese crumbles, green onions, and more. It’s so creamy with just the right amount of kick.

I also tested one of these egg rolls baked in the oven to see how it compared to the air fried version. Guys, I’m not even going to show you the picture of it. I got more burnt looking than fried and didn’t taste anywhere near as good. It also took quite a bit longer than the air fryer

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How to Make Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls in Air Fryer

If you’ve never homemade egg rolls before, please don’t be intimidated. I promise you, it is much easier than you think!

For this recipe, the first step is to make the filling. In a large bowl , combine 4 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup of buffalo wing sauce, 1/2 cup of blue cheese crumbles, and 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Be sure to stir it together well until it is all combined.

Then add 1.5 cups shredded chicken and 2 green onions, finely chopped. Mix it together well with the buffalo cheese mixture.

Before you start, get a small container and fill it with water. The water will act as your glue to hold the wrapper together.

To assemble the egg rolls, I usually make an assembly line with about 4 egg roll wrappers lined up at a time. Turn the egg roll wrappers so that a point is facing you and it looks like a diamond. This makes it easier to fold them as you’re working.

Place about 2 tablespoons of filling towards the lower half of the diamond. Try to place the filling in a lot so that it resembles an egg roll.

Then, fold the bottom point of the wrapper up over the filling to cover it.

Next, bring both of the sides in. If you have to, use your fingers to fold in the little corners at the bottom where the side meets the filling.

Now dip the tip of your finger in water and then run it along the top edges of the egg roll wrapper. You’ll want to run it along the entire point at the top and down a little along the sides.

Then start rolling the egg roll from the bottom up towards the top point.

Once you reach the top, fold the point over and press the edges down. The water should seal it together immediately. If it dried out a little, don’t be afraid to put another little dab of water along the seam.

Then, place the wrapped egg rolls directly in your air fryer basket. I place them in a single layer with a little room between each one. This way they get golden and crispy the whole way around.

Lightly spray with a nonstick cooking spray so they get nice and browned.

Set your air fryer temperature at 370 degrees and cook for 10 minutes. I stopped the cooking halfway through to flip them over.

Set your air fryer temperature to 370 degrees and cook for 10 minutes. I stopped the cooking halfway through to flip them over.

Can You Freeze Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls

Egg Rolls are one of those glorious foods that freeze beautifully!

Frozen buffalo chicken egg rolls are perfect to make a large batch and keep in the freezer for unexpected guests, or even for that night where you’re in the mood for a snack. You can just pull out one egg roll, cook it in the air fryer and you don’t need to worry about making (or eating!) the whole batch at once!

To freeze, just assemble them using the instructions above. After they’re all assembled, place them on a baking sheet that’s lined with parchment wax paper , then, put the entire cookie sheet into the freezer for about an hour or so.

You want the egg rolls to be frozen solid before you transfer them to a gallon freezer bag . Once buffalo chicken egg rolls frozen, place them in the freezer bag and store them in your freezer until you’re in the mood for one.

To cook, just take a frozen egg roll out of the freezer and cook in your air fryer.

I tested mine and it was cooked through at 380 degrees for 15 minutes (flipping halfway through).

4.8 from 10 votes Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls Crispy, and golden buffalo chicken egg rolls are made in the air fryer for a perfect party appetizer! A creamy filling with a hint of that buffalo kick, these savory egg rolls taste like the popular buffalo chicken dip recipe!

Ingredients

12 Egg Roll Wrappers
1.5 cups Shredded Chicken
1/2 cup Buffalo Wing Sauce
4 oz. Cream Cheese softened
1/2 cup Blue Cheese Crumbles Cheddar Cheese
2 Green Onions finely chopped
Blue Cheese Dressing optional US Customary Metric

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine buffalo wing sauce, cream cheese, blue cheese crumbles and cheddar cheese until well combined. Stir in shredded chicken and chopped green onions. Mix well.

Following the instructions on the egg roll packaging, assemble egg rolls using about 2 tablespoons of filling for each egg roll.

Place wrapped egg rolls in air fryer basket, leaving space between egg rolls. Lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.

Cook in air fryer at 370 degrees for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through cook time until Golden Brown.

Serve with hot sauce, blue cheese dressing or your favorite Ranch Dressing.

These buffalo chicken egg rolls are a delicious and easy way to enjoy a favorite appetizer. They are perfect for game day or any party, and they can be made in the air fryer in just minutes. Give them a try today!

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4.86 from 14 votes

Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls

Crispy, and golden buffalo chicken egg rolls are made in the air fryer for a perfect party appetizer! A creamy filling with a hint of that buffalo kick, these savory egg rolls taste like the popular buffalo chicken dip recipe!

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: buffalo chicken egg roll

Servings: 12

Calories: 138kcal

Author: Natalie Dixon

Ingredients

12 Egg Roll Wrappers
1.5 cups Shredded Chicken
1/2 cup Buffalo Wing Sauce
4 oz. Cream Cheese softened
1/2 cup Blue Cheese Crumbles
1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
2 Green Onions finely chopped
Blue Cheese Dressing optional

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine buffalo wing sauce, cream cheese, blue cheese crumbles and cheddar cheese until well combined. Stir in shredded chicken and chopped green onions. Mix well.
Following the instructions on the egg roll packaging, assemble egg rolls using about 2 tablespoons of filling for each egg roll.
Place wrapped egg rolls in air fryer basket, leaving space between egg rolls. Lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Cook in air fryer at 370 degrees for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through cook time.
Serve hot with blue cheese dressing.