Delicious Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls in the Air Fryer

These delicious buffalo chicken egg rolls in the air fryer are the ultimate game day snack or appetizer! Shredded chicken, hot sauce, cheese, and AE Buffalo Ranch Sour Cream dip. These get golden brown and crispy in the air fryer but could also be baked or fried in oil. Serve with more buffalo ranch dip and some fresh carrots and celery!

Highlights of the air fryer egg rolls:

• Crispy exterior without the mess or frying in oil
• AE Buffalo Ranch dip adds ranch and buffalo flavor with just one ingredient
• Simple ingredients
• Spice level can be customized
• Great addition to a snack platter on game day
• Quick cooking time
• Crunchy egg rolls air fried to crispy perfection
• Prefect for using up leftover egg roll wrappers

These air fryer egg rolls are a quick hit at any party of gathering. The chicken filling comes together quickly with just a handful of ingredients and can be customized. Cooking the egg rolls in the air fryer is not only quick but much less messy than frying in oil!

Tools I used for this easy air fryer recipe:

• Glasslock Glass Food Storage Containers – the square containers are the perfect size for lunches, stain proof, and they are dishwasher safe. Great for storing leftovers.
• Tongs – a must have kitchen tool!
• Instant 6 qt. Air Fryer – Sleek and functional, the perfect size for 2-3 people.

First Steps:

• In a large bowl combine shredded chicken, shredded cheese, AE buffalo ranch dip, and buffalo sauce
• Mix well to combine

Grocery Store List & Substitutions:

• Shredded chicken breast, or substitute leftover rotisserie chicken or any leftover cooked chicken
• Shredded cheddar cheese, or mozzarella cheese
• Buffalo sauce or any hot sauce
• AE buffalo ranch sour cream dip
• Egg rolls wrappers, or substitute spring roll wrappers

AE’s buffalo ranch dip has the perfect kick of buffalo mixed with creamy, buttermilk ranch dip. Use this in your egg roll filing and as a dip! It will be everyone’s favorite and an easy super bowl food.

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Second Steps:

• Fill egg roll wrapper with about 2 tablespoons of filling
• Fold the bottom corner up to the middle of the wrapper
• Tuck in the side and roll once
• Brush the two top edges with water to seal and roll once more to close egg roll
• Place prepared egg rolls onto a sheet pan
• Continue until all of the filling is used
• Spray with non-stick cooking spray or lightly coat in vegetable oil using a pastry brush

Serving ideas & variations:

• Mix in blue cheese crumbles
• Serve with ranch dressing and extra buffalo sauce
• Serve on a snack board with mozzarella sticks, French fries, and cheese curds
• Serve as a warm chicken dip and use air fried egg roll wrappers as the chips
• Serve with fresh carrot and celery sticks
• Garnish with green onions

Try to keep egg rolls the same size so they cook evenly! Cook in batches, don’t overfill the air fryer.

Recipe FAQs:

Can you freeze uncooked egg rolls?

Yes, you can! Simply prepare the egg roll mix and roll egg rolls according to instructions. Place on a sheet pan and free until solid. Transfer to a freezer bag or container and freeze for 1-2 months. Do not thaw before cooking.

How long do you cook frozen egg rolls in the air fryer?

Frozen egg rolls take about 10-14 minutes in the air fryer. Since the mixture is cooked through you just need to heat them up until warm and crispy. 10-14 minutes is perfect for warming the inside while getting a crispy exterior.

How to get perfectly crispy egg rolls?

To get perfectly crispy egg rolls, don’t overcrowd the air fryer, place in a single layer. This helps the whole roll get crispy and avoids soggy spring rolls. Air frying at 375 degrees F also helps get the perfect golden brown exterior without burning them.

Pro tips & tricks:

• Don’t overfill egg rolls, the mixture will bubble out while cooking if they are overfilled.
• Use water to seal the egg roll wrappers so they don’t come open.
• Spray well with cooking spray before air fryer so egg roll wrappers get super crispy.
• Air fry immediately, don’t let egg roll wrappers sit too long with filling in them or they will get soggy.
• Enjoy as soon as possible, these are best when they are warm and crispy!

Instructions for the buffalo chicken egg roll recipe:

• In a large mixing bowl combine shredded chicken, hot sauce, cheese, and buffalo ranch dip. Stir well to combine.
• Fill each egg roll wrapper with about 2 tablespoons of chicken mixture, fold bottom corner up towards the middle of the wrapper. Tuck both of the sides in and roll once, keeping everything tight. Brush the top two edges with water and roll the egg roll closed*. Repeat with remaining wrappers until all filling has been used.
• Preheat your air fryer using the “air fry” setting, at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes. Once preheated add the egg rolls in a single layer. Cook for 10-12 minutes until crispy, flipping halfway through. Enjoy immediately with your favorite sauces.

Notes:

* See photos above for help rolling egg rolls

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