Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls
Air Fryer buffalo chicken egg rolls are what happen when buffalo chicken dip and egg rolls have a baby! Such a fun way to enjoy your favorite buffalo chicken flavors! Golden and crispy on the outside with a creamy, cheesy buffalo chicken filling that comes together in 30 minutes without the need for any deep frying!
Servings 8 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 ounces cream cheese melted
- ¼ cup hot sauce such as Frank’s
- 2 ounces cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese shredded
- 8-10 eggroll wrappers
Instructions
- Cook chicken any way you'd like (pan sear, instant pot, boil, etc.).1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- While chicken is cooking, melt cream cheese in a large microwave safe bowl. Whisk in the hot sauce to blend. Set aside.2 ounces cream cheese, ¼ cup hot sauce
- Once chicken is done, transfer to cutting board to shred or cut into small pieces.
- Add cooked chicken to the sauce and stir to thoroughly coat.
- Place eggroll wrapper diagonal on flat surface or parchment paper for easy clean up. Place about ¼ cup chicken at the bottom of wrapper. Top with sprinkle of cheese (about 1 tablespoon). Fold point up over chicken. Fold in sides, then roll to the end. (Seam side should be down.)8-10 eggroll wrappers, 2 ounces cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- Place 6 egg rolls into air fryer basket seam side down.2 teaspoons olive oil
- Spray or brush with olive oil. Cook at 260 degrees for 6 minutes. Flip and cook another 3-4 minutes. Egg roll should be crispy on all sides.
- Remove and serve with Ranch or blue cheese dressing, carrots, and celery. Garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- Cook chicken until it reaches 165°F or is no longer pink in the middle.
- If using leftover chicken, shred or chop and warm it in a skillet before adding to the sauce.
- Light cream cheese can be used as a substitute.
- Swap Buffalo sauce for BBQ sauce for a different flavor.
- Let the egg rolls cool slightly before serving, especially for kids, as the insides will be hot.
- Serve with individual dipping cups to avoid double dipping.
- For leftover buffalo chicken dip, skip the steps and just wrap it up in the egg rolls before air frying.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 407mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 197IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg
