Mini Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls

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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.

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

  • ½ pound cooked chicken breast

  • cup diced celery

  • 2 ounces blue cheese

  • 2 ounces cream cheese

  • 1 tablespoon Louisiana-style hot sauce

  • salt

  • freshly ground black pepper

  • cayenne pepper

  • 14 wonton wrappers, or more as needed

  • 1 egg

  • 1 tablespoon water

  • oil for frying

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.

    close up view of Mini Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls next to red sauce in a glass sauce cup on a plate
    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 (per serving)

121 Calories
8g Fat
5g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 14
Calories 121
% 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 13%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
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.