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Air Fryer Southwest egg Rolls
This air fryer southwest egg rolls recipe is one that you will love to make for a light lunch or appetizer. A healthy alternative to traditional egg rolls, they are loaded with chicken, Mexican cheese, black beans, corn, seasoned with a blend of spices all wrapped in egg roll wrappers.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 16 wontons
Calories: 194 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
For the Egg rolls
- 1 cup chicken cooked and shredded
- 2 cups Mexican cheese shredded
- 15.5 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
- 15 oz can corn drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 egg beaten
- 16 egg roll wrappers
For the Tex Mex Ranch Dip
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons ranch dressing seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 green onion finely sliced
Instructions
Making the Egg Rolls
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F and lightly grease the tray or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the chicken, cheese, beans, corn, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika and cumin and mix together well.
- Place egg roll wrappers on flat surface and scoop roughly ¼ to ⅓ cup on the mixture onto each wrapper.
- Brush the edges of each egg roll wrapper with the beaten egg and fold one corner over the mixture then fold both sides in, then roll to cover mixture completely. (brush small amount of the egg mixture on the inside of the final corner to help seal the egg roll)
- Brush the entire outside of each egg roll with the egg wash and place in the air fryer. in a single layer. (So none of them are touching)
- Cook for 5 minutes, then flip egg rolls and cook for additional 5 minutes.
Cup of Yum
Making the Tex Mex Ranch. (Optional)
- In a small bowl, add all of the ingredients listed and mix until combined well.
Notes
- The cooked egg rolls can be kept warm in a 250°F if you need to make them in multiple batches.
- Use a rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
- Add diced red bell peppers or jalapeños.
- Add diced cilantro and avocado if desired.
- Use any kind of cheese you prefer. (monterey jack, colby jack, cheddar etc.)
- Shredded cheese off the block for the best melting.
- Use 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning instead of the other spices.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1egg roll
Calories
194kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
433mg
(18%)
Potassium
247mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
360IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
141mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16wontons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1egg roll | |
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 433mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 247mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 360IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 141mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.