Piri Piri Chicken Egg Rolls
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Piri Piri Chicken Egg Rolls
Description
This recipe blends shredded chicken with cream cheese and mozzarella cheese, flavored with piri piri hot sauce and sliced green onions. The mixture creates a rich, spicy filling that’s spooned into egg roll wrappers, which are folded tightly to encase the filling. The rolls are cooked to a golden brown using various methods including air fryer, oven, or deep frying, resulting in a crispy outside and creamy, flavorful inside.
The combination of cheeses adds creaminess and moisture, while the piri piri provides a spicy kick, balanced by the fresh bite from green onions. The crispy wrappers contrast with the soft, cheesy filling, enhancing the texture.
These egg rolls are convenient party appetizers or snacks and can be served with ranch dressing to tame the heat or enjoyed on their own. Multiple cooking methods allow for flexibility depending on kitchen equipment and desired texture.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast cooked and shredded, or 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, boneless, skinless
- 4 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 5 green onions (thinly sliced)
- ¼ - ½ cup piri piri (or hot sauce of choice, adjust to taste and desired spice level)
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- cooking oil
- ranch dressing (for dipping, optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, hot sauce and green onions. Mix until evenly combined.
- To assemble the egg rolls add 2-3 spoonful's of the chicken filling to the center of each egg roll wrapper.
- Wet the edges of the egg roll wrapper with water. Fold in two opposite corners to the center and then tightly roll. Repeat with remaining egg roll wrappers.
- AIR FRYER COOKING METHODBrush both sides of the egg rolls with oil and Air Fry at 400F for 5-10 minutes or until golden brown. Flip halfway through cooking and brush with more oil as needed.STOVE TOP COOKING METHODHeat a deep pot with oil on medium heat. Fry the egg rolls in small batches for 5 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel lined plate.OVEN COOKING METHODBrush the egg rolls with oil on both sides. Place directly on a sheet pan lined with tin foil OR on a sheet pan with a rack. Bake at 400F for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Flip halfway through cooking and brush with more oil as needed.
- Serve with ranch dressing to dip and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Egg Rolls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 186mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 247IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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