Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls are a game-changer for your game-day party, transforming leftover chicken into a spicy, cheesy, and absolutely delicious appetizer. They come out perfectly crunchy and crispy, making them ideal for dipping and an easy yet impressive addition to your snack lineup.
This easy recipe combines crispy egg rolls with lip-smacking buffalo chicken wings! After one bite, they will quickly become your favorite appetizer of all time. Honestly, what’s better than containing the mess of spicy buffalo sauce inside homemade egg rolls?
Buffalo egg rolls are a fun finger food you can serve at parties, eat for lunch, or take with you when you tailgate. Air frying is the easiest and cleanest way to make crispy buffalo chicken egg rolls – and they turn out perfectly every time. So, make a big batch for your next party – they will disappear in no time at all!
Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls
- Easy to Change. Make them as mild or spicy as you like.
- Fun twist on classic appetizer. They look like regular egg rolls, but they have a bold buffalo chicken mixture.
- Party Ready. All you have to do is set them out on a serving tray and watch them disappear.
- No grease. When you air fry egg rolls, the clean-up is easier, and the egg rolls aren’t greasy.
- Feeds a crowd. They take just 8 minutes to cook, so you can make a bunch of them without feeling tired.
Ingredients
The full printable recipe card with measurements and instructions is found at the bottom of the post.
There are just a few simple ingredients, which is what makes them such a perfect appetizer. Here is what you’ll need before you begin.
- Shredded Chicken: Any type of cooked chicken will work, even rotisserie chicken.
- Buffalo Sauce: Use your favorite type of buffalo sauce; this is what adds the bold buffalo flavor.
- Cream Cheese: This makes the egg rolls rich and creamy.
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese: For the best flavor, shred fresh mozzarella cheese at home.
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Use extra sharp cheddar cheese for even more flavor.
- Egg Roll Wrappers: Any type of egg roll wrappers will work.
- Olive Oil: This is what you’ll use to seal the egg roll wrappers.
- Ranch Dressing: This is optional and is the dipping sauce for the egg rolls.
How to Make Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls
- Step One: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- Step Two: Using a hand mixer, whip the cream cheese until smooth. Add in shredded chicken and buffalo sauce, and mix well.
- Step Three: Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of the mixture onto each egg roll wrapper.
- Step Four: Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese on top of the mixture and roll tightly, tucking in the sides as you go.
- Step Five: Brush olive oil onto the egg rolls and place them in the air fryer basket, ensuring that they are evenly spaced out. Cook in batches of four.
- Step Six: Cook for 7-8 minutes until the egg rolls are crispy and golden brown, flipping them halfway through.
- Step Seven: Serve with ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing as a dip, if preferred.
Equipment Needed
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- Hand Mixer
- Large spoon
- Pastry Brush
- Tongs
- Air Fryer
What to Serve with Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls
Serve these egg rolls just like you would serve buffalo chicken wings. The flavors are the same, so they taste delicious with the same kinds of sides. Here are some of my favorite ones.
- Celery sticks
- Carrot sticks
- Ranch dressing
- Blue cheese dressing
- Sweet potato home fries
- Baked macaroni and cheese
- Twice-baked sweet potatoes
- Poutine
Variations and Substitutions
- Add chopped green onions. This is a great way to add more flavor.
- Sprinkle blue cheese crumbles on top of the shredded chicken.
- Brush the outside of the egg roll wrappers with egg wash. This will help them crisp up better.
- Place parchment paper in the air fryer basket. This makes clean-up faster and easier.
Storage Instructions
Store leftover buffalo chicken egg rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will stay fresh for up to three days.
Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls Tips and Tricks
- Air fry the egg rolls in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Moisten the edges of the wrapper with either olive oil or melted butter. This will help it seal.
- For best results, flip the egg rolls over halfway through cooking time.
- Use your favorite brand of buffalo wing sauce.
- Bring the cream cheese to room temperature.
What Kind of Chicken is Best to Use?
You can use shredded chicken made from scratch with an instant pot, slow cooker, or store-bought rotisserie chicken. Either boneless chicken breast or chicken thighs will taste delicious in them.
How to Make Them Crispy
The best way to make the egg rolls crispy is to spray them with olive oil spray or use an egg wash. But you must add some kind of fat to the egg roll wrappers in order for them to become crispy perfection.
How to Reheat
Reheat the egg rolls in the air fryer again. Spray them with a bit more olive oil spray and then heat them back at 400F for about 5 minutes.
Can I Make Ahead?
Yes, you can make them ahead of time. Here’s how to do that. Assemble the egg rolls, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and freeze them for up to 2-3 months. When you’re ready to cook them, place them in the air fryer or oven and cook until crispy.
How to Make in the Oven
You can bake them in the oven, too. Simply bake them in the oven at 400°F for about 15-20 minutes or until they are crispy.
Dipping Sauce
Use your favorite dipping sauce with the egg rolls.
Ranch, blue cheese, or even plain Greek yogurt make great dipping sauces for these egg rolls. You can also serve them with celery and carrot sticks for a healthy snack.
FAQ
Yes, you can freeze them. Place them in a single layer in a freezer bag. Keep them in the freezer for up to six months.
Honestly, any brand of hot sauce will taste delicious with these air fryer egg rolls.
This recipe makes about 8 egg rolls.
Buffalo Chicken Recipes
Want to make more delicious buffalo chicken recipes? Here are some of my favorites:
- Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings
- Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza
- Buffalo Chicken Sliders
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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- ¼ cup buffalo sauce
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 egg roll wrappers
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for sealing
- Ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing optional for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- Using a hand mixer whip the cream cheese until smooth. Add in shredded chicken and buffalo sauce, and mix well.
- Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of the mixture onto each egg roll wrapper.
- Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese on top of the mixture and roll tightly, tucking in the sides as you go.
- Brush olive oil onto the egg rolls and place them in the air fryer basket, ensuring that they are evenly spaced out. Cook in batches of four.
- Cook for 7-8 minutes until the egg rolls are crispy and golden brown, flipping them halfway through.
- Serve with ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing as a dip, if preferred.
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Nutrition
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