Alex Bala’s Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls
Total Time:Prep: 30 min. Cook: 10 min./batch
By Alex Bala
Recipe by Alex Bala, Longmont, Colorado
Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Published on Sep. 16, 2025
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Buffalo chicken egg rolls are the perfect mashup of comfort food and party snack. They're golden on the outside and creamy and spicy on the inside, and the first thing to go at the party! —Alex Bala, Longmont, Colorado
Alex Bala’s Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls
Yield:1 dozen
Prep:30 min
Cook:10 min
Ingredients
- 2 rotisserie chicken breasts, shredded
- 2 teaspoons onion powder, divided
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup diced sweet red pepper
- 1/4 cup diced green pepper
- 1/2 medium red onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons diced jalapeno peppers
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup neutral oil, for brushing
- Optional: Ranch or blue cheese dressing
Directions
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1In a large bowl, toss shredded chicken with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder and salt until well combined; set aside.
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2In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add peppers, onion and jalapenos. Cook until tender. Add remaining 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, cumin, chili powder and smoked paprika. Stir in cream cheese and hot sauce; cook until smooth and bubbly.
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3Pour sauce over shredded chicken, toss to coat. Cool slightly.
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4Position an egg roll wrapper with one point toward you. Place a spoonful of chicken mixture in the center. Top with a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese. Fold bottom corner over filling; fold sides toward center over filling. Roll toward the remaining point. Moisten top corner with water; press to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
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5Preheat air fryer to 400°. Brush rolls lightly with oil. Place rolls in a single layer in air-fryer basket. Cook until brown and crisp, flipping halfway though, about 10 minutes.
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6Serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing, if desired.
Author
Alex Bala
Alex is a home cook who blends family traditions with her own fresh twist. Over time, she’s shared hundreds of recipes and explored food photography to bring them to life. She’s also appeared on Netflix’s "Easy-Bake Battle" and collaborated with brands to develop recipes and other content.
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