Description
Southwestern egg rolls deliver a flavor explosion of zesty spices and crispy textures. Packed with bold ingredients, these handheld delights promise a quick culinary journey that satisfies cravings for something spicy and delicious you’ll absolutely love.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 0.5 pound (227 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 cups (470 milliliters) pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup (118 milliliters) black beans, drained and rinsed from a can
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 0.25 cup (59 milliliters) red onion, minced
- 0.25 cup (59 milliliters) red bell peppers, minced
- 0.25 cup (59 milliliters) jalapeno peppers, minced
- 0.25 cup (59 milliliters) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 0.5 cup (118 milliliters) corn kernels, drained and rinsed from a can
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh chopped cilantro
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 12 six-inch flour tortillas
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) avocado ranch dressing, optional for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the air fryer by positioning egg rolls with adequate spacing, ensuring each roll has room for hot air circulation. Lightly coat with cooking spray to promote crispy exterior.
- Rotate egg rolls halfway through air frying at 400°F, cooking approximately 8-10 minutes total until achieving a golden-brown, crisp texture.
- Alternatively, arrange egg rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet with seams facing downward for oven preparation at 425°F.
- Bake rolls for 12-14 minutes, flipping midway to guarantee even browning and consistent crunchiness on all sides.
- For traditional pan frying, heat vegetable oil to 350°F in a heavy-bottomed skillet, maintaining a consistent temperature.
- Carefully lower egg rolls into hot oil, frying 3-4 minutes per side until developing a deep golden-brown exterior with audible sizzling.
- Remove fried rolls using tongs, transferring to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil and preserve crispness.
- Allow rolls to cool slightly before serving to prevent potential burning and enable filling to set properly.
Notes
- Seal egg rolls tightly to prevent filling from leaking during cooking, ensuring a crispy exterior and intact contents.
- Customize filling by substituting black beans for chicken to create a vegetarian-friendly version that’s equally delicious and protein-packed.
- Let egg rolls rest for a few minutes after cooking to allow the filling to cool slightly and maintain structural integrity when biting into them.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Southwestern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg