Description
These Crispy Oven-Baked Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls are a delicious twist on a classic favorite, combining spicy buffalo chicken with crisp vegetables wrapped in crunchy egg roll wrappers. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, they bake to golden perfection without the grease of frying. Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks for a crowd-pleasing bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 0.5 cups finely chopped celery
- 0.25 cups finely chopped green onion
- 0.5 cups buffalo sauce
Wrapper
- 12 pieces egg roll wrappers
- Oil for brushing (optional, for extra crispiness)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, finely chopped celery, green onion, and buffalo sauce. Mix thoroughly to evenly coat the chicken with the sauce.
- Prepare Wrappers: Lay each egg roll wrapper flat on a clean surface in a diamond shape, with one corner pointing up towards you.
- Fill the Wrappers: Spoon about ¼ cup of the buffalo chicken filling onto the center of each wrapper.
- Roll the Egg Rolls: Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling, then tuck in the two side corners snugly to enclose the filling. Finally, roll the wrapper tightly towards the top corner to form a sealed egg roll. Use a bit of water to moisten the final corner to seal if needed.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the egg rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow for even cooking.
- Optional Oil Brush: Brush the egg rolls lightly with oil to enhance crispiness during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the egg rolls turn golden brown and crispy. For even crispness, you may want to rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking.
- Serve: Serve your crispy buffalo chicken egg rolls hot, accompanied by ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks for a perfect pairing.
- Make-Ahead Tips: You can assemble the egg rolls ahead of time and refrigerate them for up to 24 hours before baking to save prep time.
- Alternative Cooking Method: For an air-fryer option, cook the egg rolls at 375°F (190°C) for 5-6 minutes, flipping halfway through to achieve even crispiness.
Notes
- Brushing the egg rolls with oil before baking helps to achieve a crispier texture.
- Ensure the wrappers are sealed tightly to prevent the filling from leaking during cooking.
- Use cooked and shredded chicken for the best texture and flavors.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce according to your spice preference.
- The make-ahead option allows for easy meal prep and quick baking when needed.
