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Published: June 5, 2017 Last Modified: October 15, 2019 By Sara 66 Comments

Southwestern Egg Rolls

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These southwestern egg rolls are loaded with a colorful variety of vegetables, chicken, beans and plenty of melty cheese, all wrapped up in a crispy roll. The ultimate party appetizer!

I love egg rolls, whether it’s a traditional Asian style egg roll or a Philly cheesesteak egg roll. Egg rolls are the perfect hand held food, and this southwestern version is no exception!

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Southwestern egg rolls filled with chicken, beans, peppers, corn and cheese.

I love appetizers, in fact, I could make a whole meal of them! Who needs an entree when you can have crispy cheesy bite sized goodies? These southwestern egg rolls are one of my favorite restaurant snacks, and they’re actually super easy to make at home. I also love that you can assemble them in advance, then stick them in the freezer until you’re ready to cook them. You can cook up a few at a time, or fry up a large batch for a party. Did I mention the avocado ranch dipping sauce yet? That just takes these southwest egg rolls over the top!

A southwestern egg roll being dipped into avocado sauce.

How do you make Southwestern egg rolls?

The filling for these egg rolls is made with a combination of cooked chicken, black beans, corn, peppers, spinach and cheese. I used finely diced leftover chicken breast, but you could also use rotisserie chicken if you don’t feel like cooking up chicken for the occasion. All of the ingredients are mixed together with seasonings and stuffed into egg roll wrappers. This was my first time rolling up egg rolls and it was actually easier than I thought it would be.

Egg rolls stuffed with diced chicken, bell peppers, black beans and cheese on a serving plate.

After the egg rolls are all folded up, they go into the freezer. This is an important step because it helps prevent the filling from leaking out during the frying process. It’s also a convenient step because you can assemble the rolls way in advance! I fry my egg rolls in about an inch of oil on the stove top. They just need a few minutes per side to become deep golden brown and ultra crispy.

Chicken egg rolls with colorful vegetables, cut and served with avocado ranch sauce.

These southwestern egg rolls are served with the easiest dipping sauce. I blend together a simple mix of ranch dressing, avocado and cilantro for a cool and creamy dip that’s the perfect counterpart to the egg rolls.

There’s no need to go out to eat when you can make restaurant quality appetizers at home. And I have to say, these southwest egg rolls are way better than anything I’ve ordered at a restaurant!

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More great appetizers

  • Crab Rangoon
  • Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
  • Crab Dip
  • Buffalo Chicken Nuggets
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These southwestern egg rolls are loaded with a colorful variety of vegetables, chicken, beans and plenty of melty cheese, all wrapped up in a crispy roll. The ultimate party appetizer!
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Southwestern Egg Rolls

These southwestern egg rolls are loaded with a colorful variety of vegetables, chicken, beans and plenty of melty cheese, all wrapped up in a crispy roll. The ultimate party appetizer!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 426kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 cup finely diced red bell pepper
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/4 cup seeded and minced jalapeno pepper
  • 1/2 cup frozen spinach thawed and excess water squeezed out
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked diced chicken breast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 package egg roll wrappers 21 count pack
  • oil for frying

For the Avocado Ranch Sauce:

  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1/3 cup cilantro leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large bowl mix together the red pepper, corn, beans, jalapeno pepper, green onion, spinach, cheese, chicken, salt, chili powder, pepper and cumin. 
  • Place one egg roll wrapper on a cutting board. Place 2 heaping tablespoons onto the wrapper and roll up according to package directions, sealing the edge with a little water.
  • Repeat the process with the remaining filling and egg roll wrappers.
  • Place the egg rolls on a parchment lined sheet pan. Cover and freeze for at least 2 hours, or up to a month.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Pour oil into the pan until a depth of 1 inch is reached. Heat the oil to 350 degrees F.
  • Place 4-5 egg rolls in the pan, do not overcrowd. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until deep golden brown, then drain on paper towels. Repeat the process with the remaining egg rolls.
  • While the egg rolls are frying, make the dipping sauce. In a food processor or blender, blend together the ranch dressing, avocado, cilantro, salt and pepper until completely smooth.
  • Cut the egg rolls in half on the diagonal and serve immediately with avocado ranch sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 2rolls + 1 T sauce | Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 933mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1745IU | Vitamin C: 21.7mg | Calcium: 219mg | Iron: 2.9mg
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    Comments

    1. Theresa A Grieco says

      May 15, 2021 at 7:34 pm

      Can you bake them instead

      Reply
      • Sara says

        May 16, 2021 at 6:29 pm

        Yes that’s fine!

        Reply
    2. PAT WOODARD says

      April 25, 2021 at 10:12 pm

      I don’t like avocados. Is there another dip to be used without avocado in the mixture?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        April 26, 2021 at 9:30 am

        Just use regular ranch!

        Reply
    3. Lori Ventimiglia says

      January 9, 2021 at 6:27 pm

      5 stars
      So yummy! A total keeper!

      Reply
    4. Rey says

      September 19, 2020 at 2:19 am

      Do you cook the beans, corn and peppers before you stuff the egg roll paper?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        September 19, 2020 at 9:54 pm

        You don’t need to, the veggies cook when the egg rolls are fried!

        Reply
    5. Ambery661 says

      August 2, 2020 at 5:57 pm

      5 stars
      My family loves these egg rolls. And the dip to go with them, perfect combo! I think we prefer these to traditional egg rolls. A great twist on a classic appetizer.

      Reply
    6. Kevie says

      July 30, 2020 at 12:58 pm

      5 stars
      These eggs rolls were a great success. I cooked the egg rolls twice once without freezing them and the other time frozen. Both were great. I would suggest separating all of them prior to freezing. My rolls were stuck together *sad face* but other than that they were great.

      Reply
    7. Elaina says

      July 8, 2020 at 5:30 pm

      5 stars
      Family absolutely loved them.I added additional cheese very tasty and flavorful

      Reply
    8. Michaela says

      June 12, 2020 at 10:57 am

      if you freeze overnight can you fry frozen or should they thaw in refrigerator first?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        June 12, 2020 at 8:14 pm

        You can fry them from frozen!

        Reply
        • Tashie says

          September 10, 2021 at 6:02 pm

          5 stars
          How long can you freeze for

          Reply
          • Sara says

            September 14, 2021 at 10:32 am

            3-4 months!

            Reply
    9. Kay Bowerman says

      May 28, 2020 at 12:49 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely love this recipe! I have made it at least six times ! Everyone loves them. I omit the spinach, but put more onion and peppers in its place.

      Reply
    10. Jeanette says

      January 5, 2020 at 8:44 pm

      Could you brush the outside with olive oil and cook in air fryer. If not olive oil how would I be able to.prepare in the air fryer ??

      Reply
      • Sara says

        January 6, 2020 at 9:16 pm

        Yes that should work!

        Reply
    11. STACY says

      November 11, 2019 at 8:49 pm

      THANKS I LOVE EGG ROLLS GOING HOME AND COOK THEM

      Reply
    12. Erin says

      May 27, 2019 at 9:00 pm

      Where do you get egg roll wrappers?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        May 28, 2019 at 9:21 am

        They’re available in the refrigerated area of the produce section, near the tofu and salad dressings.

        Reply
        • Anne says

          February 6, 2021 at 11:21 pm

          What brand of egg roll wrappers would you suggest?

          Reply
          • Sara says

            February 7, 2021 at 8:11 pm

            I use Nasoya because that’s what my store carries!

            Reply
    13. Ekta says

      April 12, 2019 at 10:47 am

      Do I have to freeze or I can fry them right away?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        April 12, 2019 at 6:58 pm

        You can fry them right away!

        Reply
    14. Heather says

      March 29, 2019 at 7:22 pm

      Can I use fresh spinach?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        March 30, 2019 at 9:18 am

        Yes just cook it first and squeeze out any excess water!

        Reply
        • karen says

          September 22, 2020 at 8:08 pm

          Ive used fresh spinach without boiling it first and it was fjne

          Reply
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