Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls: Easy, Flavorful Snack Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls, perfect for a flavorful snack. These egg rolls are packed with savory chicken, veggies, and spices!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, drained
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 10 egg roll wrappers
- 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and shredded cheese.
- Lay an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface and place about 2 tablespoons of the filling in the center.
- Brush the edges of the wrapper with the beaten egg to help seal.
- Fold the wrapper over the filling, then fold in the sides and roll tightly.
- Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or skillet over medium heat. Fry the egg rolls until golden brown.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding diced jalapeños or green onions to the filling.
- These egg rolls can also be baked for a healthier option: place them on a baking sheet and spray with cooking oil before baking at 400°F for 15 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg