Description
These Air Fryer Southwestern Egg Rolls are crispy and flavorful bites filled with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, peppers, spinach, cheese, and Southwest spices. Cooked in an air fryer with minimal oil, they offer a healthier twist on traditional fried egg rolls. Perfect for appetizers, game-day snacks, or quick dinners, they pair wonderfully with creamy avocado ranch, salsa, or chipotle mayo for dipping.
Ingredients
Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1 cup chopped baby spinach
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup diced green bell pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Assembly
- 10 egg roll wrappers
- 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
- Olive oil cooking spray
Optional Dipping Sauce
- Avocado ranch dressing
- Salsa
- Chipotle mayo
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, spinach, red and green bell peppers, green onions, Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the spices and ingredients.
- Assemble the Egg Rolls: Lay an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface with one corner pointing toward you. Spoon about ⅓ cup of the filling into the center of the wrapper. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in both sides tightly. Roll the wrapper firmly toward the top corner. Brush the final corner with beaten egg to seal the edges securely. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) and allow it to preheat for about 3 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare for Cooking: Lightly spray both sides of each assembled egg roll with olive oil cooking spray to help them crisp up beautifully.
- Air Fry the Egg Rolls: Arrange the egg rolls in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, making sure to leave space between each for proper air circulation. Cook for 8–10 minutes, flipping the egg rolls halfway through cooking to achieve an even, golden brown, crispy exterior.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the egg rolls immediately with your choice of avocado ranch, salsa, chipotle mayo, or sour cream for dipping. Enjoy while hot for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Avoid overfilling the wrappers to prevent tearing during rolling and cooking.
- Cook in batches if all egg rolls don’t fit in the air fryer basket at once; this ensures even crisping.
- For extra heat, substitute Monterey Jack cheese with Pepper Jack cheese.
- Uncooked egg rolls can be frozen for up to 3 months; cook directly from frozen by adding 3 to 5 extra minutes to the air frying time.
- Reheat leftover egg rolls in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes to regain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Southwestern
