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These are the BEST Southwest chicken egg rolls! It’s a colorful combination of corn, black beans, fresh veggies, shredded cheese, and chicken. This tasty mixture is flavored in savory southwest seasonings then fried in a crispy egg roll wrapper. These won’t last long at your next party!
I love a good appetizer that’s both filling and flavorful! Try these shrimp spring rolls, Asian turkey lettuce wraps, or these avocado egg rolls (Cheesecake Factory Copycat).
Reasons to LOVE These Egg Rolls
- A Tasty Twist: These are a fun and delicious take on traditional egg rolls. You will LOVE the Southwest flavors.
- A Perfect Appetizer: Everyone goes crazy over these handheld appetizers that are loaded with chicken and veggies.
The Best Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls
These southwest chicken egg rolls are truly THE BEST! Every bite is filled with fresh vegetables that are covered in an AMAZING blend of seasoning that pops and has SO much flavor. It is a total party in your mouth! With a crunchy outside and a sweet and spicy vegetable filling inside these chicken egg rolls are sure to please everyone at your next party.
Southwest chicken egg rolls are so simple to make and taste delicious. These are perfect for a quick snack or an appetizer for game night. These are the perfect appetizers that are filling and delicious with loads of flavor in every roll. Cut them diagonally in half and serve with ranch, cilantro ranch dressing, this cashew dipping sauce, or just as is. Enjoy these egg rolls as soon as you can!
What You Need to Make Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls
You can’t go wrong with these Southwest egg rolls. It is one of my favorites and has loads of veggies and other tasty ingredients. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all of the exact measurements.
- Chicken: To make this easy, you could buy a rotisserie chicken and shred it for these egg rolls. I also use canned chicken in a pinch!
- Veggies: Black beans, corn, red bell peppers, green onions, jalapeños, spinach
- Seasonings: Chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Monterey Cheese: This adds a lot of flavor and of course, cheese makes these so delicious.
- Oil: You can use vegetable oil or canola oil to fry the egg rolls.
- Egg Roll Wrappers: You can find egg roll wrappers in the refrigerated section at your local grocery store.
- Cilantro Ranch Dressing: This is optional, but I LOVE dipping the finished egg rolls in this yummy ranch dressing. It’s so creamy!
How to Make Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls
These Southwest chicken egg rolls are easy to put together! The spicy, southwest feel will be everything you ever wanted and more. You won’t be able to stop after eating just one egg roll!
- Combine the Filling Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl combine the chicken, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, green onions, jalapeño, and spinach.
- Mix in the Seasonings and Cheese: Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic, salt, pepper, and shredded cheese. Mix until incorporated.
- Fill and Roll the Egg Rolls: Place an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface so that it is a diamond. Spoon about two tablespoons of the mixture into the center. Wet the sides of the wrapper with a little bit of water. Fold up the bottom half and then tightly fold in the sides and roll up. Repeat until you have used all of the egg roll wrappers.
- Fry the Egg Rolls: In a large skillet, add the oil until it is about an inch up the side of the pan and heat to medium-high. Add the egg rolls and fry for about 1-2 minutes. Flip and cook the egg rolls until they are golden brown.
- Serve: Serve with your favorite dipping sauce!
Can I Make These in the Air Fryer?
Yes! You definitely make these Southwest chicken egg rolls in the air fryer! Here are the instructions on how to do that instead:
- Brush with Oil: Brush each roll with a small amount of oil and place in an air fryer.
- Cook: Cook the egg rolls at 375 degrees Fahrenheit in a single layer, seam side down, for 6 minutes.
- Flip the Egg Rolls: Rotate each egg roll and cook for 3 more minutes or until golden brown on all sides.
Tips and Variations
Let me help you make these Southwest chicken egg rolls a success! Here are some tips and variations to make this recipe easy and taste just the way you like them!
- Egg wash: For a crispy egg roll add an egg wash to the tips of the wrap and/or to the outside of the egg roll wrapper.
- Rolling Tip: Keep your egg rolls covered while you are rolling them so they don’t dry out.
- Don’t Overcrowd: Try not to fill your pan with too many egg rolls. They will become crowded and stick together. This will decrease the temperature and won’t let them cook evenly.
- Cooling Tip: Once fried, place the egg rolls on a cooling rack with a paper towel or plate underneath to catch any of the oil that drips off the egg rolls. Putting them directly on a paper towel will create too much steam and become soggy sitting there.
- Cheese: Add in a Mexican blend of cheese or a jalapeño cheese for more spice.
- Filling Variations: Avocado or tomatoes chopped up add a sweet and fresh taste. Try adding more colors of bell peppers, chopped onions, or mushrooms.
Storing Leftover Egg Rolls
These Southwest chicken egg rolls can last a few days if stored properly! They’re perfect for lunch the next day!
- In the Refrigerator: Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- In the Freezer: These are great to freeze after they have cooked and cooled. Store in an air-tight container or Ziplock bag before placing them in the freezer. They will last in the freezer for up to 3 months. You do not need to thaw them before reheating them. They can be reheated straight from the freezer!
- To Reheat: To make sure your leftovers are nice and crispy, cook them in the air fryer at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for five minutes.
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The Best Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups cooked and cubed chicken
- 1 cup drained and rinsed black beans
- 1 cup drained and rinsed corn
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
- 2 seeded and finely chopped jalapeños
- ½ cup chopped spinach
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese,
- oil for frying
- egg roll wrappers, about 20
- cilantro ranch dressing, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ cups cooked and cubed chicken 1 cup drained and rinsed black beans 1 cup drained and rinsed corn 1 cup chopped red bell pepper ¼ cup sliced green onions 2 seeded and finely chopped jalapeños and ½ cup chopped spinach.
- Add 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and shredded 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese,. Mix until incorporated.
- Place one of the egg roll wrappers, on a clean surface so that it is a diamond. Spoon about two tablespoons of the mixture into the center. Wet the sides of the wrapper with a little bit of water. Fold up the bottom half and then tightly fold in the sides and roll up. Repeat until you have used all of the egg roll wrappers.
- In a large skillet, add the oil for frying until it is about an inch up the side of the pan and heat to medium-high. Add the egg rolls and fry for about 1-2 minutes. Flip and cook the egg rolls until they are golden brown.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce like cilantro ranch dressing,.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Can you do these in the air fryer?
Yes! Here is how I cook egg rolls in the air fryer: Crispy Air Fryer Egg Rolls
Delicious! I only had a half-pack of egg roll wrappers so I used the leftover filling to make quesadillas the next day. Also great!
How do you know how much of the ingredients do you use? I never see it listed
Thanks
All of the ingredients, measurements and instructions are on the recipe card at the bottom of the post!
Pretty good. It would be nice if measurements weren’t buried at the bottom of the page.
Just eyeball it. You know what ingredients you like more or less of so just adapt it to your own taste. And most recipes have a jump to recipe link at the top.
Wow! I had a craving for southwest egg rolls from chili’s but I’m trying to cook more at home. These eggs rolls were delicious! I’m new to frying and they were so easy and I’m thrilled to make this over and over again. Thanks for the recipe!
I added extra everything and used 2 1/2 cups of very packed spinach!! The dressing is amazing I just added a little more cilantro then what it called for. Very yummy!!