The Ultimate Buffalo Chicken Egg Roll Recipe

Long ago, in my more oblivious days, I ordered ‘boneless Buffalo wings,’ only to be disappointed they weren’t wings. It’s a bit ironic that all these years later, I’m using chicken breast to create a Buffalo wing alternative, but at least I’m not trying to trick anybody. Less messy than bone-in Buffalo wings and more eventful than the ‘boneless’ kind, these Buffalo chicken egg rolls are a party snack breakthrough. Serve alongside more hot sauce and celery.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
14
Yield:
14 egg rolls

Ingredients

  • ½poundcooked chicken breast

  • cupdiced celery

  • 2ouncesblue cheese

  • 2ouncescream cheese

  • 1tablespoonLouisiana-style hot sauce

  • salt

  • freshly ground black pepper

  • cayenne pepper

  • 14wonton wrappers, or more as needed

  • 1egg

  • 1tablespoonwater

  • oil for frying

Cooking Directions

  1. Dice chicken into small cubes. Transfer to a mixing bowl. Add celery, blue cheese, cream cheese, and hot sauce. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix with a spoon until filling is well combined.

  2. Beat egg and water together. Brush egg wash over the edges of 1 wonton wrapper. Place a heaping tablespoon of filling near one edge. Spread out with your fingers, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Roll edge up over filling. Crimp in both edges and roll over once more. Fold in about 1/4 inch of dough on either side to seal the ends. Apply more egg wash on top and continue rolling. Place on a plastic-lined baking pan. Repeat with remaining wonton wrappers and filling.

  3. Fill a skillet with enough oil to reach halfway up the egg rolls. Heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a skillet over medium heat. Add a batch of egg rolls; fry until browned and crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Fry remaining egg rolls.

    Chef John

Editor’s Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe14
Calories121
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
8g
11%
Saturated Fat
3g
14%
Cholesterol
34mg
11%
Sodium
170mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
5g
2%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
6g
Vitamin C
1mg
5%
Calcium
34mg
3%
Iron
1mg
3%
Potassium
64mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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