Southwest Egg Rolls

These crispy southwestern egg rolls are full of savory spiced chicken, beans, tomatoes, rice, and gooey melted cheese. Either baked or fried, this simple recipe makes a great snack, appetizer, or make ahead meal served with a simple homemade cilantro lime ranch dip. You won’t be able to get enough of these crispy Southwestern egg rolls!

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Why You’ll Love These Egg Rolls

• Either baked or fried, these homemade egg rolls are crispy and full of bold flavors.
• Great for meal prep, this recipe is easy to make ahead.
• The spicy filling and tangy refreshing dipping sauce are a match made in heaven.
• Egg rolls are versatile and can be made with many different meats, fillings and flavors.
• These Southwestern egg rolls are freezer friendly, great for a last minute snack or appetizer.

About This Recipe

Southwestern egg rolls are a spicy and savory appetizer full of bold Tex-mex flavors. From the zest spiced chicken, to sauteed onions, peppers and beans, these crispy egg rolls are a real crowd pleaser. Served with a simple homemade tangy cilantro lime ranch dip, these egg rolls are similar to the famous Chili’s Southwest egg rolls but made at home!

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Egg Roll Variations

Once you learn how to properly roll egg rolls at home you can make a ton of different flavored egg rolls by simply changing up the ingredients and spices. Here are some must try variations for once you master this delicious recipe.

Vegetarian Egg rolls – Omit the chicken in this recipe or replace it with your favorite plant based meat alternative.

Spicy Beef Egg Rolls – Use some spiced beef in place of the chicken for a meatier Southwestern egg roll.

Philly Cheesesteak Egg rolls – Filled with sauteed peppers, onions, shaved beef and provolone cheese, this version is just like the classic sandwich.

Jalapeno Bacon – Crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and sauteed jalapenos, this version is based on the delicious jalapeno popper.

Buffalo Chicken Egg rolls – Shredded chicken marinated in buffalo wing sauce and crumbled blue cheese, a scrumptious game day treat.

Tips for Homemade Egg Rolls

• Take your time when rolling the eggs rolls to make sure it’s nice and tight so the fillings don’t escape when cooking.
• Let the oil get nice and hot before adding the egg rolls, if the oil is too cold the egg rolls will be slightly oily and greasy.
• Cook the egg rolls in batches and avoid overcrowding the oil to ensure maximum crispness.
• Wonton wrappers should not be used in place of egg roll wrappers unless it’s all you can find. Wonton wrappers are smaller and much more delicate than egg roll wrappers.
• These Tex-mex-inspired egg rolls can be served as a fun party snack, or appetizer, or as a complete meal paired with a salad or your favorite Mexican side dishes.

Make Ahead, Leftovers, and Reheating

Store cooked egg rolls sealed in the fridge for up to 5 days.

For longer-term storage, egg rolls can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Freezing instructions – Allow the egg rolls to cool completely and wrap them individually in cooking foil. Place the wrapped egg rolls in a freezer and store frozen for up to 3 months.

Reheating –  Reheat egg rolls in a hot oven or air fryer until warmed through and crispy.

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Southwest Egg Rolls

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

These crispy southwestern egg rolls are full of savory spiced chicken, beans, tomatoes, rice, and gooey melted cheese. Either baked or fried, this simple recipe makes a great snack, appetizer, or meal served with a simple homemade cilantro lime ranch dip.

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Ingredients 

• 21 egg roll wrappers
• 1 quart Vegetable oil, for frying only
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 red onion, diced
• 1 pound chicken breasts, chopped small
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 red pepper, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeno, seeded, deveined, minced
• 1 cup black beans, , drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1 10 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained (Rotel)
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Monterey Jack
• 2 avocados, mashed

CILANTRO LIME RANCH DIP

• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning/dressing mix
• 1 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• Hot sauce to taste, optional

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Instructions

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and sliced onion, saute until the chicken is cooked through. Add in the garlic, red pepper, and jalapeno and cook for 1 minute before stirring in the black beans, corn, rice, tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
  
• Remove the pan from the heat and add in the shredded cheddar cheese, Monterry jack, and mashed avocado. Stir to combine.
  
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for assembly and spray with cooking spray. Place an egg roll wrapper on the sheet with one of the points facing towards you. Scoop approximately ¼ cup of the filling onto the lower third of the wrapper.
  
• Lightly brush the top corner of the wrapper with water to seal. Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling.
  
• Then tuck the corner in tight on the other side of the filling.
  
• Fold in both corners as you roll the spring roll towards the top corner. Press firmly to seal. Repeat for the remaining wrappers and filling.
  
• Heat oil in a large pot or dutch oven to 350°F over medium high heat. Once hot, carefully place the spring rolls into the oil and cook, rotating occasionally until the wrapper is golden brown.
  
• Remove cooked spring rolls to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
  
• To bake these spring rolls instead of frying, space evenly on a parchment lined baking sheet, brush the spring rolls with oil and bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through until crispy and golden brown.

Cilantro Lime Ranch Dip

• To prepare the dipping sauce, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, milk, ranch seasoning, cilantro, lime juice, and hot sauce in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until needed.