BBQ Chicken Egg Rolls

Name: BBQ Chicken Egg Rolls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 38 min
Ingredients: 1 bell pepper; 1/2 medium onion; 1 1/2 tablespoons barbecue sauce; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 8 ounces cooked shredded chicken breast; 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil (divided); 6 egg roll wrappers

BBQ chicken egg rolls are delicious and perfect for an appetizer or dinner.

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an egg roll cut in half on a white plate

BBQ chicken egg rolls are a combination of bbq chicken, peppers, onions, and cheese served in an egg roll wrapper for the perfect blend of flavors.

Even if you aren't a fan of Chinese food, you will love these crispy chicken egg rolls. They are not like traditional egg rolls, but I've found that you can roll up just about any kind of filling in egg roll wrappers and it will be delicious, even apple pie!

Why you will love this recipe

Baked BBQ chicken eggrolls are baked not deep-fried.
They are easy to make, with just a few simple ingredients.
A great way to use up leftover chicken.

The ingredients on a cutting board: BBQ sauce, cheese, chicken, peppers, onions, egg roll wrappers

Here is what you will need

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This is an overview of the ingredients and steps to make this recipe, scroll down to see ingredient notes and substitutions as well as a printable recipe card with exact measurements and complete cooking instructions.

🛒Ingredients

Bell pepper
Onion
Barbecue sauce
Cooked shredded chicken
Cheddar Cheese
Olive oil
Egg roll wrappers

🥄Equipment

How to make this BBQ chicken egg roll recipe

Prepare the ingredients: chop the pepper and onion, shred or cook the chicken and cheese.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 375 degrees f.

Step 1. Cook the vegetables

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chopped vegetables and cook for a few minutes until they become tender.

Step 2. Add bbq sauce chicken

In a small to medium bowl, toss the chicken in barbecue sauce. Add it to the skillet with the peppers and onions.

Step 3. Assemble the egg rolls

Lay out the egg roll wrapper on a flat surface, and add approximately 1 tablespoon of grated cheese in the center of the egg roll wrapper.

shredded chicken and veggies on an egg roll wrappter

Step 4. Add the chicken

Place approximately 2 tablespoons of the bbq chicken and vegetables on top of the cheese.

Step 5. Roll it up

Fold in the sides and roll the wrapper up from the bottom making sure the edges stay inside the roll. Seal the egg roll wrapper by running your moistened fingers along the edges of the egg roll wrapper.

a pastry brush brushing oil onto an egg roll

Step 4. Brush with oil

Place the egg rolls seam side down i a single layer on a baking sheet and brush the egg rolls with the remaining ½ tablespoon oil (you don't need to use it all).

baked and golden egg rolls on a baking sheet

Step 5. Bake

Bake the egg rolls until golden brown and crispy, about 15-20 minutes.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

The complete list of ingredients to make this recipe is above. Below are notes about some of the ingredients, along with ideas for substitutes.

Chicken - I like to use shredded chicken breast or rotisserie chicken to make these egg rolls, they are also a great way to use up leftover chicken.

You can also cook some ground chicken and use them in this recipe.

Bell Peppers - I used red bell peppers in this recipe, but you can mix it up and use a combination of peppers such as green and red.

BBQ Sauce - Any type of your favorite bottled BBQ sauce is a quick and easy choice, or you can make your own. Here is my recipe for Spicy Beer BBQ Sauce and Homemade Blueberry BBQ Sauce.

Egg Roll Wrappers - you can substitute egg roll wrappers with twice the amount of won-ton wrappers for mini egg rolls.

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How to make egg rolls ahead of time

BBQ chicken egg rolls can be easily made ahead of time by following the instructions in the recipe. Once the egg rolls are assembled, don't brush them with oil, instead, store them in an air-tight refrigerator container for up to two days.

To serve, remove them from the refrigerator 20 minutes before cooking them, brush them with oil, and bake as per the instructions.

Serving suggestions

BBQ chicken egg rolls are the perfect appetizer for game night or your next party. They also taste great for a light dinner, serve them with a salad or air fryer cauliflower on the side.

Try dipping your bbq chicken egg rolls in ranch dipping sauce with a splash or two of bbq sauce for bbq ranch dipping sauce.

two egg rolls stacked up on a white plate

How to store leftover egg rolls

Store leftover cooked and completely cooled homemade chicken egg rolls in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to four days.

Freeze leftover cooked and completely cooled egg rolls by placing them in an airtight freezer container I like to use Stasher B ags for this.

Re-heat them from the fridge or freezer without thawing them in the oven.

Recipe variations

Bite-sized bbq chicken egg rolls - for a smaller version of these egg rolls, use double the amount of wonton wrappers.

Spicy bbq chicken egg rolls - add a dash of your favorite hot sauce to the bbq sauce before adding it to the chicken.

Tex-Mex bbq chicken egg rolls - Add a diced jalapeno pepper, ¼ cup black beans and up to a teaspoon of chili powder to the chicken filling.

💡Tips

Keep a small bowl of water close by when rolling the egg rolls so that you can moisten your fingers easily and run them along the edge of the egg roll to seal it up.

Can you make bbq chicken egg rolls in an air fryer?

Yes, you can. Prepare and assemble the egg rolls according to the recipe card. And place the egg rolls into a preheated air fryer at 400 degrees f and air fry for 10 to 12 minutes.

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