Description
Chilis Southwest Eggrolls are a delicious appetizer filled with a blend of southwestern flavors, perfect for any gathering or as a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, drained
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup cheese, shredded (cheddar or pepper jack)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 package eggroll wrappers
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, black beans, corn, bell peppers, cheese, cumin, and chili powder.
- Lay an eggroll wrapper on a clean surface and place 2 tablespoons of the filling in the center.
- Fold the sides of the wrapper over the filling and roll it tightly from the bottom up.
- Seal the edges with a little water.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the eggrolls in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the chicken and add more beans or vegetables.
- These eggrolls can be baked instead of fried for a healthier version.
- They can be made ahead of time and frozen before frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 eggroll
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chilis Southwest Eggrolls, appetizer, southwestern recipe, eggrolls