Description
Spicy mini jalapeño popper egg rolls deliver crispy, creamy comfort with a kick of heat. Cheesy, zesty filling wrapped in golden-brown perfection promises a crowd-pleasing appetizer you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- 4 jalapenos, seeded and diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Ingredient:
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Combine softened cream cheese with shredded cheddar, crisp bacon bits, and finely chopped jalapeños in a mixing bowl, blending until the mixture is smooth and well-incorporated.
- Lay out egg roll wrappers on a clean surface, positioning them in a diamond shape with one corner pointing towards you.
- Spoon the jalapeño-cream cheese filling near the bottom corner of each wrapper, ensuring a consistent amount in the center.
- Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then carefully fold in the side corners to create a tight seal around the mixture.
- Roll the wrapper upward, applying gentle pressure to maintain a compact shape, and seal the top corner with a light brush of water.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pan to 375°F, maintaining a consistent temperature.
- Carefully lower the prepared egg rolls into the hot oil, working in small batches to prevent overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
- Fry until the egg rolls turn golden brown and crispy, rotating them occasionally to achieve uniform color and crunch.
- Remove the egg rolls using a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Plate the jalapeño popper egg rolls immediately, accompanying them with ranch dressing or a zesty dipping sauce for added flavor.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeño spiciness by removing seeds for milder heat or keeping them for extra kick.
- Cream cheese mixture can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated for quick assembly.
- Use egg roll wrappers at room temperature to prevent cracking during rolling.
- Test oil temperature with a small piece of wrapper to ensure perfect golden-brown crispiness.
- Blot excess oil on paper towels after frying to keep egg rolls crispy and less greasy.
- Customize filling with crispy bacon bits or shredded chicken for added flavor and protein variation.
- Make vegetarian-friendly by substituting cream cheese with plant-based alternative and adding extra vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg