Made with tender chicken, melty Monterey Jack, black beans, and a bold spice blend, each bite of this egg roll recipe delivers delicious flavor perfection. Swipe to make it!
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
This Southwestern egg roll recipe transforms simple ingredients into an appetizer that feels special and tastes even better than takeout.
INGREDIENTS FOR THE EGG ROLLS
– Oil
– Chicken breast
– Monterey Jack cheese
– Canned corn
– Canned black beans
– Red bell pepper
– Onion
– Jalapeño peppers
– Cilantro
– Wonton wrappers
In a small bowl, combine cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Set aside.
STEP 1: MIX THE SEASONING
STEP 2: PREP THE FILLING
Finely chop chicken, red bell pepper, onion, and cilantro into small, even pieces.
STEP 3: COOK THE VEGGIES & SPICES
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with oil. Add the bell pepper, onion, cilantro, and the seasonings. Cook about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
STEP 4: MELT THE CHEESE
Reduce heat to medium-low. Add Monterey Jack cheese and stir until fully melted and creamy.
STEP 5: ASSEMBLE THE EGG ROLLS
Spoon a small amount of filling into each wonton wrapper or tortilla Fold in the sides, then roll tightly from the bottom up.
STEP 6: FRY
Heat oil to 375°F in a heavy skillet. Fry egg rolls for about 3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
STEP 7: COOL & SERVE
Transfer fried rolls to a wire rack to drain.
Slice diagonally and serve warm with ranch.
PRO TIPS
- Seal the rolls tightly by squeezing them before frying
- Serve with a sauce such as cilantro ranch or chipotle mayo
- Skip the chicken and double the veggies for vegetarian egg rolls
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