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Southwest Chicken Mexican Egg Rolls

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup cooking oil divided
  • 8 ounces chicken breast cooked and cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup Pepper Jack cheese shredded
  • 1/3 cup corn rinsed and drained
  • 1/3 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/3 cup red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup onion finely chopped
  • 6 sprigs fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 12 egg roll or wonton wrappers

Optional

  • salsa
  • sour cream
  • guacamole
  • queso dip
  • chopped cilantro
  • sliced jalapeños

Instructions

  • Heat a splash of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook for about 5 minutes until lightly browned. Stir in the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix in the pepper jack cheese, corn, black beans, red bell pepper, onion, and cilantro. Cook 2 minutes, then add the spinach and cook 1 more minute until wilted.
  • Lay a wrapper in a diamond shape. Add about 1/4 cup filling to the center, wet the edges with water, fold in the sides, then roll tightly and seal. Repeat with the remaining wrappers.
  • For stovetop, heat the remaining oil in a skillet and fry the egg rolls in batches, turning until deep golden and crispy on all sides.
  • For air fryer, spray lightly with oil and cook at 380°F for 7–8 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • For oven, place on a lined baking sheet and bake at 425°F for 15–18 minutes, flipping once halfway.
  • Serve warm with salsa, queso, guacamole, or sour cream.