Crunchy Southwest Egg Rolls fried to perfection are filled with chicken, cheese, beans, corn, and all the rest of the Southwest fillings you could want. A delicious appetizer recipe anyone would love.

These Southwest Egg Rolls are a homemade version of the crunchy egg rolls you can order at your local restaurant, obviously you know how much I love copycat recipes.

Nothing like biting into a deep fried crispy egg roll stuffed with all the delicious Southwest flavors from the corn, beans, tender juicy chicken, bell peppers, baby spinach, pickled jalapenos, cheese and spices.

These taste exactly the same as the ones you order at Chili’s!! Slightly spicy and bursting with amazing flavor. Pour yourself a drink and get ready to start munching on these bad boys.

These are perfect all year long, we make them to go with various different southwestern themed main dishes, and they make the perfect appetizer to go along with them.

I have been obsessed with these ever since I first tried them and I knew I had to recreate them at home and we have been making them almost monthly ever since!

If you are a fan of the Chili’s verizon, then you will absolutely fall in love with the homemade version and you will save yourself some time and money in the process!

Some of our other favorite appetizer recipes we have on our site include: Fried Shrimp. Fried Pickles, and Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms.

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:

They make for a good snack, appetizer and can even be the main dish.
Skip the restaurant and crowds and enjoy these egg rolls at home.
Simple side dish on the table in less than a half hour.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE AT BOTTOM):

Chicken
Monterey Jack cheese
Black beans
Corn
Red bell pepper
Baby spinach
Green onions
Pickled jalapenos
Chili powder
Ground cumin
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Kosher salt
Pepper
Egg roll wrappers
Peanut oil for frying

HOW TO MAKE SOUTHWEST EGG ROLLS, STEP BY STEP:

In a large bowl add the chicken, cheese, black beans, corn, bell pepper, spinach, scallions, jalapenos, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
In a small bowl add some water.
Start slowly heating your deep fryer to 375°F. Or, you can add about 3-4 inches of oil in a dutch oven to 375°F.
On a clean work surface, place 1 egg roll wrapper with one corner pointing at you. Add ¼ cup of the mixture in the bottom middle of the wrapper. Roll the bottom corner up tightly to secure the filling. Fold over the left and right sides over the filling. With a fingertip, trace some water along the last exposed corner of the wrapper. Continue to tightly roll until completely sealed
Place the rolled egg rolls on a parchment lined sheet tray.
Once the oil is to temperature and all the egg rolls are wrapped, place a few egg rolls carefully into the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. You do not want to crowd the pan so you must do this in batches.
Carefully take the egg rolls out of the oil and place them on a paper-towel-lined plate to soak up any excess oil. Then, place the egg rolls on a wire rack over a sheet tray to catch and potential drips. This step also helps the egg rolls to stay crunchy.
Repeat until all the egg rolls are cooked. Cut them on a diagonal and serve with avocado ranch or your favorite dipping sauce

WHAT CAN I PREP AHEAD FOR THIS RECIPE?

The only thing that needs to be cooked before making these rolls is the chicken. While frying, the veggies inside will cook and soften.

This is an easy thing to prep ahead or make ahead to cut off some time for this Chili’s Southwest Egg Rolls copycat recipe.

You can also use rotisserie chicken, leftover chicken, or any cooked chicken. I find leftover grilled chicken tastes the best. This is also the perfect recipe to use leftovers from other meals in.

WHAT SAUCES CAN YOU DIP THESE SOUTHWEST EGG ROLLS IN?

Avocado ranch (recipe coming soon) is the sauce they serve with these at Chili’s. Other dipping sauces that would be good are salsa, sour cream, ranch, pico de gallo, or even just by themselves.

CAN I ADD ANY ADDITIONS?

While this recipe is fantastic just as it is. Sometimes you want a bit more variety or want to try new things. Here are some other add-in options you can give a try.

More veggies that would be good but need to be small diced before adding in your Southwest Egg Rolls:

Avocado
Red cabbage
Other peppers
Kale
Mushrooms,

You want to stay away from any watery vegetables like tomatoes so the filling doesn’t become soggy. Other protein choices that would be good but need to be small diced and precooked: firm tofu (does not need to be cooked), pulled pork, or ground beef.

CAN I USE ANOTHER TYPE OF CHEESE?

If you are not a huge fan of Monterey Jack cheese there are other options, and you can pick and choose until you find the one you like, they include: cheddar, Pepper Jack cheese, Mexican Blend or Colby Jack.

HOW TO STORE:

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, after that they will become too soggy.

To reheat: if they are whole egg rolls you can pop them back in a heated fryer until heated through for a couple minutes.

If they are cut, preheat the oven to 350°F. Place them cut side up onto a wire rack over a sheet tray. Bake for 8-10 minutes until hot. You’ll want to flip them halfway through reheating so they heat both sides and avoid getting soggy.

I don’t recommend freezing these.

TIPS AND TRICKS:

Deep fry your Southwest Egg Rolls in batches so you don’t overcrowd the pan/deep fryer.
Feel free to add or take out any veggies or chicken that you wish, this is a good base recipe to work off of.
You can use 1 fresh small seeded diced jalapeno in place of the pickled.jalapeno. The pickled jalapeno gives the mix a little extra zing and acidity, but it is not necessary.
This homemade egg roll recipe is so versatile. You can see my addition suggestions listed above.
Keep your already made rolls covered up while you roll the others up so they don’t dry up.
Easily double this recipe to serve a crowd.

Crunchy, crispy Southwest Egg Rolls are a fantastic snack or appetizer that is packed with a colorful variety of vegetables, chicken and spices. Every bite is sure to have your taste buds ready for a fiesta!

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