Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls

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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls are crunchy, crispy, and are a great way to use up leftover chicken! They are a fun appetizer for your next game day party or even movie night. Don't have an air fryer? I include oven directions in the post.

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls on a plate

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Ingredients:
Step by Step Instructions - Oven or Air Fryer
Frequently Asked Questions
Leftovers, Storage, and Reheating
Recipe Notes and Tips:
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Ingredients:

It only takes a few simple ingredients to make buffalo chicken egg rolls from scratch. Bonus - it's a great use for leftover chicken! Here's what you need:

Cooked and Shredded Chicken - I used shredded chicken breasts, but you can also use dark meat like chicken thighs. You can even buy a rotisserie chicken and shred!
Plain Greek Yogurt - You can substitute sour cream or softened cream cheese for a richer egg roll.
Buffalo Sauce - note that this is different than regular hot sauce!
Spices: Dried Dill, Dried Parsley, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder
Shredded Cheddar Cheese - Cheddar cheese is my favorite choice, but you can substitute another shredded cheese. I recommend sticking with a cheese that melts well.
Egg Roll Wrappers - They are square and can often be found in the refrigerated section in the produce department of a grocery store or at an Asian market.
Olive Oil - or cooking spray to brush on the egg rolls.

Step by Step Instructions - Oven or Air Fryer

Assembling the buffalo chicken egg rolls is easier than you think! Just a simple fold and roll. I love how crispy these get in the air fryer, but you can also bake them in the oven. See the instructions for both below:

Assemble The Egg Rolls

Make the Buffalo Chicken Filling. Mix together the shredded chicken, Greek Yogurt, buffalo sauce, shredded cheese, and spices. Taste and adjust, if needed.
Assemble the Egg Rolls. To assemble, lay an egg roll wrapper flat on a plate or on the counter. Add 2-3 tablespoons of filling to the middle and brush water around the edges. Fold the corner up over the filling then fold over the two sides, like an envelope. Tightly roll and add a little more water to seal, if necessary. Take a look at the picture below to see how to fold and roll.

Air Fryer Instructions

Add to Air Fryer - Add the rolled egg rolls to the air fryer basket. You don't want them to touch. You will need to cook in batches. Brush the egg rolls with the oil on all sides.
Air Fry - Air fry at 400F for 10 to 12 minutes until crispy and golden brown.. Check the egg rolls about halfway through. Depending on your air fryer, if they seem to be over browning you can turn down the temp to 375F.

Oven Instructions

Add to Sheet Pan - Place assembled egg rolls on a sheet pan and brush with the oil on all sides.
Bake - Bake in a preheated 425F oven for 18 to 20 minutes until crispy and golden brown.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an air fryer?

An air fryer is essentially a compact countertop convection oven. A fan circulates the hot air at a quick speed which creates a crispy layer on foods without needing to fry in oil. I have this version from Phillips but there are many options on the market! I recommend choosing one with the right size for your family.

How spicy are these buffalo chicken egg rolls?

As written, these buffalo chicken egg rolls are not very spicy. I would rate them a mild-medium spice level. But I love that this recipe is easily customizable. You can add more or less buffalo sauce to suit your taste. Feel free to taste the chicken filling as you're mixing it to adjust accordingly.

Leftovers, Storage, and Reheating

Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls are at their best and crispiest right after making, but see below for tips on how to store and reheat leftovers.

Leftovers and Storage: Leftover egg rolls can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. They will keep fresh for up to 4 days.

Reheating: For best results, I recommend reheated the leftover egg rolls in the air fryer or oven at 300F until warmed through and crispy again. If you microwave them, they will be soft and not very crispy, so it is not my preferred method.

Recipe Notes and Tips:

Brush with Oil - Brushing the egg rolls with oil is what gives them that pretty golden brown crust. You can also spray with cooking spray, but I prefer using oil.
Use leftover shredded chicken - This is a great way to use up leftover chicken or buy a rotisserie chicken and shred it up.
You can swap Sour Cream. I like using plain Greek Yogurt because it adds creaminess without being overly heavy, but these are also fabulous with sour cream instead or even softened cream cheese.

Crispy buffalo chicken egg rolls on a plate

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