Description
Crispy buffalo chicken egg rolls deliver a spicy kick that blends classic American bar snack flavors into a handheld appetizer. Crunchy wrappers packed with zesty shredded chicken promise a crowd-pleasing bite for gatherings and game nights.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 cups (475 ml) cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
Dairy and Cheese:
- ½ cup (120 ml) cream cheese, softened
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing
Seasonings and Sauces:
- ½ cup (120 ml) buffalo sauce
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Wrapping and Frying:
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Garnish:
- Extra buffalo sauce for drizzling
- Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Combine shredded chicken with buffalo sauce in a mixing bowl, creating a zesty and moist filling mixture.
- Fold in softened cream cheese to enhance the creamy texture and bind the ingredients together.
- Incorporate sharp cheddar cheese for an additional layer of rich, tangy flavor.
- Sprinkle finely chopped green onions throughout the mixture to add a fresh, subtle bite.
- Season the filling with garlic powder and black pepper, ensuring a well-balanced and robust taste profile.
- Gently mix all ingredients until uniformly distributed, avoiding over-mixing to maintain the chicken’s tender consistency.
- Place an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface, positioning it diamond-shaped with a corner pointing towards you.
- Spoon the prepared buffalo chicken mixture slightly below the center of the wrapper, leaving enough space for folding.
- Fold the bottom corner tightly over the filling, then fold in the side corners to create a secure envelope.
- Roll the wrapper upward, ensuring a compact and sealed formation that prevents filling from leaking during cooking.
- Seal the final top corner with a small amount of water to secure the egg roll completely.
- Repeat the wrapping process with remaining filling and wrappers to create a batch of consistent, appetizing buffalo chicken egg rolls.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting buffalo sauce quantity, allowing flexibility for spice preferences.
- Ensure chicken mixture is cooled slightly before wrapping to prevent wrapper tearing and maintain crisp texture.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and reduced-fat cheddar for a lighter version without compromising flavor complexity.
- Seal egg roll wrappers completely to prevent filling leakage during frying, using water or egg wash as adhesive.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg