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Chili's Southwest Eggrolls

Crispy Chili's Southwest Eggrolls: Your New Favorite Appetizer

Chili's Southwest Eggrolls are a delicious mix of chicken, beans, and spices wrapped in crispy skin, perfect for appetizers.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 eggrolls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked, shredded chicken Substitute with shredded rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • 1 can Black beans Canned, rinsed, and drained.
  • 1 cup Corn Fresh, canned, or thawed frozen.
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper Diced.
  • 4 stalks Green onions Diced.
  • 1 small Jalapeno pepper Diced, adjust for spice preference.
  • 1/2 cup Fresh cilantro Chopped.
  • 1 cup Frozen spinach Thawed and chopped.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese Shredded.
For the Wrappers and Cooking
  • 1 package Egg Roll Wrappers Substitute with spring roll wrappers.
  • oil Oil for Frying Vegetable oil preferred.
For the Dipping Sauce
  • 1 cup Ranch dressing Or any creamy dressing.
  • 1 ripe Avocado Mashed.
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk Or milk and vinegar mix.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice Or lemon juice.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion powder

Equipment

  • skillet
  • blender
  • Deep pot or fryer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add diced red bell pepper, green onions, jalapeno, corn, black beans, and chopped spinach. Sprinkle in the ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened and tender.
  2. Transfer the sautéed vegetables into a mixing bowl and let them cool slightly. Add in shredded cooked chicken, chopped cilantro, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Mix until well combined.
  3. Lay an egg roll wrapper with one corner facing you. Place about 1/4 cup of the filling mixture in the center. Fold the bottom corner up and over the filling, then tuck in the sides. Roll it tightly, sealing the edge with a little water.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 375°F. Carefully drop in the eggrolls, cooking them in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  5. In a blender, combine ranch dressing, mashed avocado, buttermilk, lime juice, garlic powder, and onion powder. Blend until smooth.
  6. Transfer the eggrolls to a plate lined with paper towels. Serve the hot eggrolls immediately with the creamy dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 2eggrollsCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure oil temperature is 375°F for frying to avoid greasy eggrolls. Consider batch frying to maintain the heat.

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