Description
These Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls are packed with flavorful ingredients and can be fried or baked for a crispy, delicious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 1 cup corn, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup jalapeño, diced and deseeded
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 package egg roll wrappers (20 count)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken, corn, black beans, chopped spinach, red bell pepper, and diced jalapeño. Add cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper, mixing thoroughly to integrate the spices.
- Fold shredded Monterey Jack cheese into the filling mixture until evenly distributed.
- Lay one egg roll wrapper flat with a point facing toward you. Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of filling in the center. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in side corners. Roll the wrapper tightly, dampen the edges with water, and press to seal. Transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
- Place the prepared egg rolls in the freezer while preheating oil or oven.
- Pour oil into a large skillet to reach approximately 2.5 cm depth. Heat over medium-high to 175°C. Fry a few egg rolls at a time, ensuring they do not touch. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and continue with remaining rolls.
- Preheat oven to 220°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly brush egg rolls with oil and arrange seam-side down. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp.
- Present hot egg rolls with preferred toppings or dipping sauces.
Notes
- Feel free to add more spices according to your taste.
- These egg rolls can be made ahead and frozen before cooking for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg