Air Fryer Southwest Egg Rolls with Casa M Chain Reaction
These crispy Air Fryer Southwest Egg Rolls are a huge favorite at my house. You can use the deep fryer or air fryer for a healthier option. Filled with chicken, bacon, black beans, green chilies, jalapeños, and my favorite Casa M Spice - Chain Reaction! Use wonton wrappers for the perfect party size appetizer or use egg roll wrappers and serve them as a meal with rice and beans. Whichever way you do them, they will sure to be a hit! And yes, you can even freeze them for later!
Equipment
- Air fryer or you can use oven or deep fryer
Ingredients
- 2 cups grilled/cooked chicken You can use my healthy grilled chicken in this or my Instant Pot chicken
- 2 tablespoons Chain Reaction Spice
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 cup bacon crumbles I use the ones from Costco.
- 2 cans black beans
- 1 can green chilies
- 1 bunch green onions
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 lime, freshly squeezed
- 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- 20 egg roll wrappers - these are the 7 inch squares or you can use won ton wrappers
- olive oil spray
Optional
- Salsa for dipping
- Light sour cream with Casa M Spice Chain Reaction for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 425° or oven to 350°. I have a Breville Smart Oven Air so keep in mind the temperature and time may be different for different air fryers.
- Prepare the air fryer basket by spraying with oil from your olive oil sprayer or line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together chicken, Chain Reaction Spice, kosher salt, black beans, green chilies, green onions, garlic, cilantro, lime, and cheese.
- On a flat surface such as a cutting board, arrange one egg roll wrapper so that one of the points is pointing towards you. Place about 1/4 c. of filling on the wrapper toward the bottom point. Starting at the bottom point, start to roll up the egg roll toward the top of the cutting board. As you roll, fold in each side. When almost finished rolling, dip your finger into a dish of water and run your finger along the top of the wrapper. Finish rolling up the egg roll. Place a dot of water on the outside of the wrapper so that the point will stay sealed.
- Place the egg roll on the air fryer basket (or baking sheet) and spray lightly with olive oil. Turn egg roll over and spray the other side. Roll and spray the rest of the egg rolls.
- Bake in preheated air fryer or oven for about 6-8 minutes, then turn and bake another 6-8 minutes or until brown. (Remember all ovens and air fryers are different so you may need to play with the times a bit.) Or use a deep fryer and fry for a few minutes until golden brown. Drain on a plate lined with a paper towel.
Notes
To freeze: place egg rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze uncovered until frozen, then transfer into vacuum sealed bags. When ready to cook, thaw covered with plastic wrap (so they don't dry out) then air fry, deep fry or bake.
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