Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls

They say never judge a book by its cover, which couldn’t be more accurate for these buffalo chicken egg rolls. From the outside, they may appear like any ordinary egg roll. However, like most things in life, it’s what’s on the inside that counts. These crispy, crunchy egg rolls pack a surprising and zesty buffalo chicken filling to delight your palate. Paired with a ranch dressing to help mitigate the heat from spicy Buffalo wing sauce is a match made in heaven.

Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls Ingredients

• Boneless skinless chicken breast: Cooking the chicken breast in a slow cooker for several hours helps achieve an even more tender buffalo chicken filling for these egg rolls.
• Ranch salad dressing mix, Buffalo wing sauce and butter: These three ingredients add the bulk of flavor to this simple recipe. They offer a combination of spice, richness and herbaceous notes.
• Egg roll wrappers: The egg roll wrappers crisp up when baked in the oven. You’ll know when they’re ready when they’ve transformed from an off-white to a golden brown color.
• Feta and mozzarella cheese: Pairing these cheeses adds a layer of tanginess and richness to the filling.
• Ranch salad dressing: Although optional, dipping each egg roll into ranch dressing provides a more well-balanced flavor of spice and creaminess.

Directions

Step 1: Prepare the filling

In a 3-quart slow cooker, combine the chicken, dressing mix and wing sauce. Cover and cook on low until the chicken is tender, about three to four hours.

Step 2: Shred the chicken

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Shred the chicken with two forks and stir in the butter.

Step 3: Form the egg rolls

With a corner of an egg roll wrapper facing you, place 3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture just below the center of the wrapper; top with 1 teaspoon of both feta and mozzarella cheese. (Cover the remaining wrappers with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Fold the bottom corner over the filling and moisten the remaining wrapper edges with water. Fold the side corners toward the center over the filling and roll up tightly, pressing at the tip to seal. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, seam side down. Repeat and add additional baking sheets as needed.

Step 4: Bake the egg rolls

Bake the egg rolls until golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. Let them stand five minutes before serving. Serve them warm with ranch dressing for dipping, if desired.

Buffalo Chicken Egg Roll Variations

• Use rotisserie chicken: To save time and effort, opt for store-bought rotisserie chicken instead of slow-cooking chicken breasts.
• Opt for different cheeses: For an extra kick, try different cheeses, such as tangy sharp cheddar or spicy Pepper Jack.
• Make it even spicier: Add a splash of Buffalo wing sauce to the Ranch dressing dipping sauce for an even spicier combination.
• Serve it with blue cheese dressing: For an even more flavor-explosive dish, pair the egg rolls with funky blue cheese dressing.
• Brush them with oil: We tried brushing some of the egg rolls with oil before baking, and they turned out about the same as the plain version. However, you can brush them with some oil to encourage more browning.
• Fry them: When baked, the egg rolls become lightly browned and crisp. They aren’t quite as crunchy as deep-fried egg rolls, but they are close! If you prefer a crunchier consistency, fry the egg rolls instead.
• Skip the egg roll wrappers: Lighten up this Buffalo chicken egg rolls recipe by serving the filling tightly wrapped in Bibb lettuce cups instead of egg roll wrappers.

How to Store Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls

Store cooked buffalo chicken egg rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three to four days.

Can you freeze Buffalo chicken egg rolls?

Yes! Wrap the egg rolls and freeze them uncooked in an airtight container in the freezer for up to four months.

Buffalo Chicken Egg Roll Tips

What is buffalo flavor made of?

Most buffalo sauces feature a spicy, cayenne pepper-based sauce made more decadent with melted butter and tangier thanks to a splash of vinegar.

Is buffalo sauce really spicy?

Buffalo sauces tend to be spicier than other hot sauces. You can subdue its fieriness in this recipe by limiting the amount you add when preparing the filling.

Why is it called Buffalo chicken?

Buffalo sauce’s name comes from Buffalo, New York, where it presumably originated. In addition to shredded buffalo chicken dishes, the sauce is typically tossed over crispy chicken wings.