Name: Crispy Buffalo Chicken Eggrolls Appetizer Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 oz cream cheese, softened (80g); 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (336 g); 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup hot sauce (Frank's Red Hot) (118 ml); 1 pkg eggroll wrappers; Vegetable/Canola/Peanut oil

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Nothing beats the delicious flavor and crispy texture of buffalo chicken eggrolls! Such a simple idea that combines your favorite flavors with a fusion cuisine feeling that makes a great snack or appetizer. Handheld, fast to make, and tasty, it's the ultimate game day food or fun snack to dip into ranch!

Buffalo Chicken Eggrolls

Whether you usually grab the buffalo chicken wings or you like the flavor added to other recipes like these buffalo chicken enchiladas, it's a popular flavor that is ideal for adding just enough heat to your menu. This recipe is simple, can be made ahead of time and reheated easily, and is terrific for sharing as an appetizer or meal starter.

Can I Use Rotisserie Chicken for These Eggrolls?

You can definitely use rotisserie chicken for this recipe if you want to save time. Cooking the chicken takes a bit of time but does add flavor while cooking. However, having made this with both already cooked chicken and freshly made chicken, I can say that the flavor is terrific both ways.

Additionally, you can make this with canned chicken breast or even cooked shredded chicken thighs. Use what you have on hand or prefer to make these while sticking to the filling mixture and wrap as directed.

What Dipping Sauce Goes with Buffalo Chicken?

The most traditional options are ranch dressing and blue cheese dressing. You can use any bottled version you have on hand, or make your own homemade.

Ranch dressing is easy to whip up using ranch seasoning packets, mayonnaise, and buttermilk. Alternately, you can make this delicious creamy blue cheese dip at home to serve for dipping the eggrolls into. It's a bit thicker than ranch, but it tastes perfectly paired with the heat of the buffalo sauce.

What to Serve with Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls

If you are serving these as a main entree, I recommend serving alongside something creamy or something bright. The difference in textures and flavors will pair well with the crispy eggroll and spicier filling. Below are a few ideas that go well with these as a meal.

If serving as an appetizer, you will want to make sure there are dips available as mentioned above. It goes well with appetizers like the classic vegetable tray, chicken wings, slider burgers, barbecue of any kind, and of course all of the chips and dips you love.

Can I Make These Ahead of Time?

You can definitely make these ahead of time. However, they are best served hot with the cheesy mixture melting inside. So, if you prepare them in advance for a party or event, plan to reheat just before serving. You can keep them in a warming tray, or pop them into the oven for 10 minutes at 350°F to reheat and keep the wrapper crispy.

Can I Make Eggrolls in My Air Fryer?

You can absolutely make these in an air fryer rather than pan-frying. This saves lots of calories and mess in the kitchen. To make them in the air fryer, preheat it to 380°F. Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with olive oil spray, then place the eggrolls in a single layer with space between each roll. Spritz the top of them with additional olive oil spray. Cook them for 6 minutes, turn, and then cook an additional 4 to 6 minutes until crisp.

Can You Freeze Homemade Buffalo Chicken Eggrolls?

You can freeze these buffalo chicken eggrolls for up to 4 months. They can be frozen before or after cooking. I prefer to fully cook them, allow them to cool, wrap, and freeze to then reheat in the oven until crisp. If you prefer, you can warp them and then cook them from frozen in a deep fryer. Both methods work well.

Ingredients

Chicken breasts
Paprika
Oregano
Garlic powder
Salt
Black pepper
Chili powder
Cayenne powder
Olive oil
Cream cheese
Mozzarella cheese
Butter
Hot sauce
Egg roll wrappers
Oil for frying (vegetable/canola/peanut)

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How to Make Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls

Season both sides of the chicken breasts with paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, chili powder, and cayenne pepper.

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat.

Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, then turn and continue cooking for an additional 5 to 6 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and has reached 165°F internally.

Remove the chicken from the skillet and allow it to cool for 5-minutes before shredding with forks or mixer.

In a large bowl, add the shredded seasoned chicken, softened cream cheese, mozzarella, hot sauce, and melted butter.

Mix together until well incorporated and the chicken is coated with the cheese and sauce mixture. Set aside.

Place ¼ cup cold water in a small bowl and set next to a plate or clean work surface.

Lay a single egg roll wrapper onto the clean surface, then lightly brush the outside edges with the water.

Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto the center of the egg roll wrapper.

Fold two corners of the wrapper inward over the filling.

Then, begin rolling from the corner closest to you away tucking it under so the filling is completely covered and the roll is formed.

If needed, add a dab of water on the outside of the wrapper where it meets to seal.Set the wrapped eggroll, seam side up, onto a clean platter or cutting board.

Repeat this process until all filling has been used.

In a deep-sided skillet, heat ½ cup vegetable oil until it reaches 375°F.

Place the eggrolls in a single layer into the hot oil making sure they don't touch.

Cook for 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crisp.

Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels. Repeat until all eggrolls are done cooking.

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

More Easy Chicken Recipes

Chicken is king in the kitchen and there are tons of delicious ways to add it to your menu without being boring. A few of my favorite chicken recipes are below for you to test on your next meal plan. Make sure you bookmark the recipes, pin them to Pinterest, or print for your recipe collection!

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Yield: 8