Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls - The Defined Dish - Recipes (2024)

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Buffalo chicken anything is always a good idea. These Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls are one of those random recipes that came about thanks to the COVID-19 “Stay at home” orders. I had some egg roll wrappers in my freezer, leftover roast chicken, cabbage, and…. buffalo sauce, duh! So one day for lunch I combined all of the ingredients to make these simple, yet super fun, egg rolls.

The Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls aren’t anything fancy or ultra-creative– but they are fun and easy! 🙂

For more buffalo chicken-inspired recipes, try my Buffalo-Style Chicken Milanese, Buffalo Pecan Pimento Cheese or Buffalo Potato Salad!

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Ingredients

For the Buffalo Chicken Mixture

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 cups shredded cabbage
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken I use rotisserie chicken
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce I use New Primal
  • 12 egg roll wrappers
  • Buffalo Ranch Dressing For Serving

Instructions

For the Buffalo Chicken Filling

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the red onion and shredded cabbage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions begin to brown, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken and buffalo sauce. Stir to combine and cook until is heated through, about 3-4 more minutes.

  • Place one egg roll wrap on a cutting board and add 2 tablespoons of the filling diagonally on wrap. Fold bottom corner over filling; roll snugly half-way to cover filling. Then, fold in both sides snugly against filling; moisten edges of last flap. Finally, roll wrap up and seal top corner. Lay seam side down on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and continue until all are complete.

  • Brush the tops of each of the rolls with avocado oil.

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the egg rolls are golden brown and crispy.

  • Serve with Buffalo Ranch Dressing.

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Author: Alex Snodgrass

Servings: 6 people

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16 Comments

  1. Did you end up using the air fyer? I want to try mine in the air fryer but don’t know what temperature or time.

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  2. Have you tried the air fryer for these? What temp would I use?

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  3. Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls - The Defined Dish - Recipes (9)
    These are delicious!! Crowd pleaser! I used am mild buffalo sauce, since I didn’t want them to spicy. Also, added a bit more oil before baking to make sure they crisped up. Reheated leftovers the next day and were just as good!

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  4. Have made these and they are DELICIOUS! Can I make the filling the day before? Then roll and bake when needed?

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    1. Yes, that should not be a problem!

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  5. First of all, thanks for this recipe. Im now addicted. Do you know if you could freeze these and how long they would keep for in the freezer by any chance?

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    1. you can 100% freeze them, I think they’d last 2-3 months.

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  6. Do you have a recommendation for prepping these day before? Completing the whole recipe and then freezing and then popping in the oven day of?

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    1. yes, or you could just roll and refrigerate until ready to bake

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  7. Is there a way to make these Whole30? Had them pre-Whole30 and am craving them now!

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    1. I don’t think so for Whole30.

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  8. Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls - The Defined Dish - Recipes (10)
    I love this recipe and have made it several times now! Fast, easy, and tastes like an app you would get at a restaurant. Tastes fine to sub ingredients a bit. I’ve added bell pepper and extra carrots before. Egg rolls usually freeze okay, so I’m trying it out for tonight’s double batch!

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  9. These tasted great but mine did not get golden and crispy like that. I even cooked them for 4 extra minutes and the filling was bubbling. Should I have put them under the broiler?

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    1. When something is giving me a hard time crisping up, I always opt to use the broiler for a minute or 2 at the end. Not sure why yours didn’t want to crisp up, but yet try the broiler next time!

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  10. Do you use spring roll wraps? Or help me out…..what is a brand you like?
    Thank for in advance,
    Tani Brentano
    St. Paul OR

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Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls - The Defined Dish - Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Why are egg rolls called egg rolls if they have no eggs? ›

If you've ever eaten an egg roll though, you've also probably wondered why this thing that doesn't have any eggs in it is called an egg roll. As it turns out, the answer is relatively simple: Egg rolls are called egg rolls because there are eggs in the dough.

What makes an egg roll and egg roll? ›

What is an Egg Roll? The dough for egg rolls is made (as the name suggests) of flour and eggs, giving it a sturdier texture and making it more like fried pasta. Egg roll dough is a little thicker than spring rolls, and the entire roll is deep-fried after it's filled and wrapped.

Which is healthier spring roll or egg roll? ›

Generally, spring rolls are healthier. In Vietnam and Thailand, spring rolls are packed with raw vegetables and fresh herbs. The rolls are also made with a thinner wrapper than egg rolls and often served fresh, rather than fried.

What ethnicity makes egg rolls? ›

Foodtimeline.org says, “egg rolls (and their lighter counterpart, spring rolls) date back to ancient China. It is quite likely that egg-roll type foods were made and consumed in the USA by the first Chinese settlers in the mid 1800's.” Okay, now we are getting somewhere.

How do you keep eggrolls crispy? ›

To make egg rolls crispy, try frying them in hot oil until they turn golden brown. Ensure the oil is at the right temperature (around 350-375°F or 175-190°C) and don't overcrowd the pan to maintain crispiness. Additionally, using a paper towel to drain excess oil after frying can help keep them crispy.

What is the best oil for frying egg rolls? ›

Peanut oil is great for frying egg rolls as it has a high smoking point and provides a nutty flavor. If you don't have it on hand, you can use canola or corn oil. Do not use oils like sesame oil or olive oil, as they are not good candidates for deep-frying due to their low smoking point.

What do you seal egg rolls with? ›

We use an egg wash (1 beaten egg and 1 tablespoon water) to seal our egg rolls. However, our vegetarian egg roll can become a vegan egg roll if you use a cornstarch slurry as a sealer (in addition to eggless wrappers).

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Egg roll
Chinese蛋卷
Literal meaning"egg roll"
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin dàn juǎn IPA [tân.tɕɥɛ̀n] Yue: Cantonese Jyutping daan6-gyun2 Southern Min Hokkien POJ tàn-kòan
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Do Chinese restaurants make their own egg rolls? ›

A few make everything from scratch, even the shells, and stuff them by hand before frying them. Others may buy the skins from a food supply company and then assemble them in house. Some restaurants order their egg rolls from American restaurant supply companies.

How to make frozen egg rolls better? ›

For best results, warm your oven up to 375 degrees and arrange your frozen egg rolls on top of a wire rack placed on a baking sheet. The rack ensures that the heat reaches the rolls on all sides for the crispiest exterior possible. Bake for 20 minutes, turning each egg roll over halfway through.

Do you thaw frozen egg rolls before frying? ›

Yes, you can fry frozen egg rolls without thawing them. In fact, frying them from a frozen state can help them maintain their shape and prevent them from becoming soggy. What type of oil should I use for frying frozen egg rolls? It is recommended to use vegetable or canola oil for frying frozen egg rolls.

Do you fry egg rolls before freezing? ›

But if you need to roll them more than a day in advance, I recommend freezing them. Freezing: You can make and assemble the egg rolls without frying them and freeze them right away. Just place each egg roll in a single layer in a large gallon-size ziploc freezer safe bag as they are made.

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Ingredients: Cabbage, Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, Seasoned Beef (beef,water, Salt, Spice Extract), Canola Oil, Carrots, Celery, Onions, Sugar,salt, Modified Corn Starch, Liquid Whole Egg, Spices, Sodium Propionate,vegetable Mono- And Diglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl-2-lactylate.

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An egg roll is a fried appetizer that's found on countless Chinese-American restaurant menus. It consists of a thick, crispy wheat flour skin filled with shredded cabbage, pork, and other ingredients. Egg rolls are fried in hot oil, served warm, and usually dipped in duck sauce or soy sauce.

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Strangely, they are called egg rolls since they do not usually contain any eggs. Sometimes there is egg in the flour wrappers and sometimes they are dipped in egg before being fried. Egg rolls are typically deep fried in oil which makes them golden and crispy, giving the wrapper a bubbly texture.

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