Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls
Spicy Buffalo-style shredded chicken wrapped in egg roll wrappers and air fried to crispy perfection — a delicious appetizer or snack.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Air Fryer
- Brush or spray bottle
Ingredients
Filling
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup buffalo wing sauce
- shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese blend)
- green onions (sliced)
Wrapper & finishing
- 8–10 egg roll wrappers
- 1 tbsp olive oil or neutral oil (for brushing/spraying)
- water (for sealing wrappers)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, shredded cheddar, and sliced green onions. Mix until well blended.
- Lay an egg roll wrapper out in a diamond orientation. Spoon ~2 tablespoons of the buffalo chicken filling toward the bottom corner.
- Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in both side corners, then roll tightly toward the top corner. Use a little water on the final flap to seal the roll.
- Preheat the air fryer to about 400 °F (≈ 200 °C).
- Place sealed egg rolls in a single layer in the air fryer basket (do not overlap). Brush or spray the tops lightly with oil.
- Air fry for about 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy on all sides. (Some recipes use 6–7 minutes at ~390 °F, then flip and cook additional minutes.) :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Let the egg rolls rest for a minute or two before serving. Serve hot with ranch, blue cheese, or extra buffalo sauce.
Notes
Don’t overfill the wrappers or they may burst while cooking. Work in batches so air can circulate well. These egg rolls can be made ahead (assemble, then air fry right before serving). Leftovers reheat well in the air fryer. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}