Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls
Crunchy and flavorful, these egg rolls are filled with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and spices, perfect for parties or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Filling ingredients
- 1.5 cups cooked and cubed chicken Use leftover rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- 1 cup drained and rinsed black beans Canned black beans work well.
- 1 cup drained and rinsed corn Canned or frozen corn can be used.
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 0.25 cup sliced green onions
- 2 pieces seeded and finely chopped jalapeños Adjust according to heat preference.
- 0.5 cup chopped spinach Fresh spinach is ideal.
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
For frying
- 1 cup Oil For frying
- 20 pieces Egg roll wrappers
- to taste Cilantro ranch dressing For serving
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cubed chicken, black beans, corn, chopped red bell pepper, sliced green onions, chopped jalapeños, and chopped spinach.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Mix everything until well incorporated.
- Take an egg roll wrapper and place it on a clean surface in a diamond shape. Spoon about two tablespoons of the chicken mixture into the center.
- Wet the sides of the wrapper with a little water. Fold up the bottom half, then tightly fold in the sides, and roll it up. Repeat this process until you have used all the egg roll wrappers.
Cooking
- In a large skillet, add oil for frying until it's about an inch up the side of the pan. Heat the oil to medium-high.
- Add the egg rolls to the hot oil and fry for about 1-2 minutes. Flip them over and cook until they are golden brown.
Serving
- Serve hot with cilantro ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
These egg rolls are best served warm and crispy. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in an oven or air fryer to regain crispiness. Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to create a crispy outer layer. Do not overfill the egg rolls to prevent them from bursting while frying. Vegetarian option available by replacing chicken with extra beans and vegetables.