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a plate of cheesy southwestern egg rolls and a hand dipping one into cilantro avocado crema
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Cheesy Southwestern Egg Rolls

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Southwest
Keyword: air fried southwest egg rolls, baked southwest egg rolls, Cheesy southwest chicken egg rolls, Southwest chicken egg rolls, Southwest egg rolls, Southwestern Egg Rolls
Servings: 12 egg rolls

Ingredients

  • 12 egg roll wrappers
  • 8 oz cooked and shredded chicken
  • 2 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup corn
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Heat one teaspoon of avocado oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add peppers and onions and sauté until soft, about 4-5 minutes. 
  • In a mixing bowl, add cooked and shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, plain Greek yogurt, cheddar cheese, sautéed peppers and onions, corn, black beans and spices. Mix together so everything is well combined. 
  • Take one egg roll wrapper and place on the work surface in front of you so one corner is pointed towards you (so it looks like a diamond). Add 1/4 cup of the cheesy southwestern mixture to the center of the egg roll wrapper.
  • Wet your finger with a bit of water and dab each corner of the egg roll wrapper. Fold the corner facing you up over the filling. Fold in the two sides over the mixture, then roll away from you to roll up the egg roll.
  • Place egg roll wrappers seam side down in air frier basket or on a parchment lined baking sheet with wire rack. Brush or spray egg rolls with avocado oil and cook according to the instructions below.
  • To air fry: Air fry egg rolls at 375°F for 10 minutes, then flip and cook an additional five minutes. Be sure to watch carefully as each air fryer is different and the egg rolls can go from perfectly crispy to burnt quickly!
  • To bake: Preheat oven to 425°F. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip egg rolls and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until golden on both sides.

Notes

Notes:
  • Cayenne pepper determines the heat. Omit for no spice, increase amount for more spice. 
  • Baked egg rolls may feel soft while in the oven, especially in the center, but will crisp up as they cool on the wire rack.