Description
These Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls are a delicious Tex-Mex twist on a classic appetizer. Filled with seasoned chicken, black beans, corn, and cheese, these crispy egg rolls are perfect for parties or as a savory snack.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Filling:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded)
- 1 cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup frozen corn (thawed)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese
- ½ cup red bell pepper (finely diced)
- ¼ cup green onions (sliced)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- Vegetable oil for frying or spraying
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, cheese, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
- Assemble the Egg Rolls: Place an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface. Spoon about ¼ cup of the filling near the center. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the sides, and roll tightly. Moisten the top corner with water to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
- To Fry: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry the egg rolls in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- To Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place egg rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Lightly spray or brush with oil and bake for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crisp and golden.
- Serve: Warm with salsa, ranch, or avocado crema.
Notes
- You can make the filling ahead and refrigerate until ready to assemble.
- These egg rolls freeze well—just fry or bake directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cook time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
