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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls

Crispy egg rolls stuffed with shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and cream cheese, air-fried to a golden crunch without deep frying.

47 minMediumServes 4290 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 12 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked, shredded
  • 1/3 cup buffalo hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 12 egg roll wrappers
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • as needed nonstick cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing (for serving)

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine 12 oz cooked, shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1/3 cup buffalo hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot), 4 oz softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 4 thinly sliced green onions, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp onion powder. Mix well until fully incorporated.

  2. 2

    Lay one egg roll wrappers on a clean surface with a corner pointing toward you. Place about 3 tablespoons of filling in the center. Fold the bottom corner up over the filling, fold in the sides, then roll tightly toward the top corner. Seal the edge with 1 beaten large egg. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.

  3. 3

    Preheat the air fryer to 390°F. Lightly coat the basket with nonstick cooking spray.

  4. 4

    Arrange egg rolls in a single layer, seam-side down, in the air fryer basket. Spray the tops generously with nonstick cooking spray.

  5. 5

    Air fry at 390°F for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Check that the chicken filling reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately with 1/2 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing (for serving).

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Questions

How hot should the oil be for Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls?

For Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls, the air fryer is set to 390 F (about 200 C) in step 3. The longest stretch at that heat is 12 minutes, in step 5. Air fryers run hot or cool by model, so check two minutes early the first time. The frying oil is held at 390 F (about 200 C) in step 5. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy. The target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I skip the searing in Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls?

Step 5 reads: "Air fry at 390°F for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy on all sides." You can, but you give up flavor. The browning in step 5 builds the savory base the rest of the dish is seasoned against. Give the pieces room so the pan stays hot.

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts in Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls?

Yes. Boneless thighs at the same weight are more forgiving and stay juicier. Give them two to four minutes longer; they are at their best around 175 F rather than 165 F. As written, the entry for Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls uses 12 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked, shredded.

Can I make Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls comes from 1/3 cup buffalo hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot). For a milder plate, start with half the buffalo sauce and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes.

Does Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls contain eggs?

Yes: 12 egg roll wrappers and 1 large egg, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How do I store and reheat Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls?

Refrigerate what is left of Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls within two hours and eat it within three days. Re-crisp leftovers in the air fryer at 350 F for three to four minutes; the microwave softens the coating.

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