Buffalo Chicken Dip Egg Rolls (Print version)

Crispy wrappers filled with creamy buffalo chicken, melted cheese, and zesty onions. Ideal party appetizer.

# What You'll Need:

→ Filling

01 - 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, preferably rotisserie
02 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/3 cup buffalo sauce, adjusted to taste preference
04 - 1/4 cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
05 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 2 green onions, finely chopped

→ Assembly

07 - 12 egg roll wrappers
08 - Water for sealing

→ Cooking

09 - Vegetable or canola oil for frying, approximately 2 inches depth
10 - Cooking spray for baking or air frying

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch or blue cheese dressing, cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions. Mix thoroughly until creamy and evenly incorporated throughout.
02 - Position an egg roll wrapper on a clean work surface with one corner pointing toward you. Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of filling in the center. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold both side corners inward, and roll tightly away from you. Moisten the top corner with water and seal securely. Repeat process with remaining wrappers and filling.
03 - Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, fry egg rolls for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to paper towels for oil drainage.
04 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange egg rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Lightly apply cooking spray to all surfaces. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, until golden and crispy.
05 - Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Arrange egg rolls in a single layer without overlapping. Lightly spray with cooking spray. Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once halfway through, until crisp and golden.
06 - Allow cooked egg rolls to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Present with extra buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, or blue cheese dressing for dipping.

# Tips from the pros:

01 -
  • They combine two beloved party foods into one handheld, crispy package that disappears in minutes.
  • You can fry, bake, or air fry them depending on your mood and equipment.
  • The filling is forgiving and easy to adjust for heat level or cheese preference.
  • They freeze beautifully, so you can make a big batch and pull out a few whenever cravings hit.
02 -
  • Do not overfill the wrappers or they will burst open while cooking, I learned this the hard way with filling oozing into the oil.
  • Make sure your cream cheese is truly softened or you'll end up with lumps in the filling that never smooth out.
  • If frying, keep the oil temperature steady at 350°F, too hot and the outside burns before the inside heats through.
03 -
  • Keep a small bowl of water nearby while rolling, dipping your fingers helps seal the wrappers without tearing them.
  • Don't skip the resting time after cooking, it lets the filling firm up just enough so it doesn't spill out when you bite in.
  • If baking, flip them halfway through and give them another light spray of oil for maximum crispiness.
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