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A close-up shot of a perfectly cooked Southwest Chicken Egg Roll, cut in half to show the savory chicken, cheese, and vegetable filling.

Southwest Chicken Egg Roll Recipe (The Ultimate Crispy Appetizer)

This Southwest Chicken Egg Roll recipe is your ticket to the crispiest, most flavorful appetizer you'll ever make. Packed with chicken, cheese, and veggies, learn our secret for the perfect crunch with fried, baked, or air fryer instructions.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 egg rolls
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or finely diced
  • 1 cup canned black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn thawed
  • 1 cup frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1.5 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 0.5 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 12 egg roll wrappers
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Air Fryer or Deep Fryer
  • 1 Large Bowl

Instructions
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, black beans, corn, squeezed-dry spinach, red onion, jalapeño, Monterey Jack cheese, cumin, chili powder, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.
  2. Place an egg roll wrapper on your work surface in a diamond shape. Spoon about 3-4 tablespoons of the filling onto the center. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the side corners. Roll tightly and seal the top corner with a dab of water.
  3. Choose your cooking method. Deep-Fry: Heat oil to 350°F and fry for 3-5 minutes until golden brown. Air Fry: Preheat to 375°F, spray egg rolls with oil, and cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway. Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F, spray egg rolls with oil, and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and minced garlic until smooth.
  5. Serve the hot and crispy Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls immediately with the creamy cilantro-lime sauce.

Notes

Tip 1: Ensure the spinach is squeezed completely dry to prevent the egg rolls from becoming soggy.
Tip 2: Do not overcrowd the fryer, air fryer, or baking sheet to ensure even cooking and maximum crispiness.
Tip 3: The egg rolls can be assembled and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before cooking.
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