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Air Fryer Chicken Tapenade Egg Rolls

Amy Lawrence
Air Fryer Chicken Tapenade Egg Rolls are crispy on the outside with tender savory black olive tapenade filling on the inside. They are super easy to make and you fry them in an air fryer or bake them in your oven.  So delicious and so much healthier for you than traditional frying! Eat them by themselves or dip them in a good quality balsamic vinegar.  The leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator, then reheated/air fried until hot. See notes at bottom of recipe.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 41 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine Misc
Servings 23 egg roll
Calories 146 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lb. chicken thighs or breasts cut in cubes
  • 1 6 oz can California black olives drained
  • 4-6 piquillo peppers or roasted red peppers in water, drained
  • 1 can artichokes in water drained
  • 1 T. capers drained and rinsed
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 T. fresh basil
  • 1 T. fresh lemon thyme or regular thyme
  • 1 T. fresh oregano
  • 1 T. extra virgin olive oil use a good quality one
  • 3 green onions
  • 2 T. olive oil mayonnaise
  • 1 c. part skim mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 c. parmesan cheese grated

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor, lightly pulse until chopped: black olives, peppers, artichokes, capers, garlic, basil, thyme and oregano. Add salt to taste.  
  • With food processor on, gradually add oil. Pulse lightly.
  • Rinse and chop green onions (not too fine).
  • Cut chicken into bite-size pieces, trim fat if using thighs.
  • Spray a non-stick skillet with oil from oil sprayer. Heat on medium high heat.
  • Add chicken pieces, sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Cook until done, mostly no longer pink about 165°. Drain well.
  • In a large bowl, combine, chicken, olive mixture, mayonnaise, green onions, and cheeses. 
  • Preheat air fryer to 425° if you have a Breville Smart Oven Air. If you have a different fryer, start with 395°, fry a small batch and see how that works. If you want to bake them in the oven, see notes below. 
  • Place an egg roll wrapper on a cutting board or flat surface with one of the points facing you. (Refer to pictures in post to see how to roll/wrap them.)
  • Add about 1/4 cup of chicken mixture.
  • Roll up about 1/2 halfway, fold edges in.
  • Place a dab of water on the top point.  Finish rolling up egg roll. Dab a little water on the outside point so that it sticks to the egg roll.
  • Spray air fry basket with oil. Place egg rolls in basket, spray with oil, turn over and spray again.
  • Air fry for about 8-11 minutes depending on your air fryer.  With my Breville Smart Oven Air, I can do the egg rolls in 2 batches and I don't have to turn them halfway through. It takes mine about 11 minutes total. On other air fryers, watch them and adjust the time if needed. Turn them halfway through baking.
  • Enjoy! Dip in a good quality balsamic vinegar.

Notes

Be careful not to tear any holes in the egg roll wrappers when handling them.
Always cover egg roll wrappers with a damp paper towel before frying so they do not dry out.
Store uneaten egg rolls in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. You can reheat them by baking them in foil at 350° until hot or microwave them until hot, then broil or re air fry to make them crisp again. Obviously they are better right out of the air fryer but they do still taste good the next day if you reheat them.
To bake the egg rolls in the oven:  Preheat oven to 350°. Place egg rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spray with oil from oil sprayer. Bake for about 6-8 minutes on each side. Then spray again after you turn them. They won't be as brown and crispy as the ones pictured using the air fryer but they will still taste great!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 146kcalCarbohydrates: 19.2gProtein: 10.9gFat: 2.5gSaturated Fat: 0.7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 26.6mgSodium: 283.4mgPotassium: 143.9mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 11.7IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 1.5mg
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