Super Bowl Southwest Egg Rolls (Printable)
Golden egg rolls with zesty chicken, beans, and cheese, served alongside a creamy avocado ranch dip.
# What You Need:
→ Egg Roll Filling
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, finely chopped or shredded
02 - 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
03 - 1 cup canned corn kernels, drained
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
06 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
07 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
14 - 12 egg roll wrappers
→ Avocado Ranch Dip
15 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
16 - 1/2 cup sour cream
17 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
18 - 2 tablespoons buttermilk or milk
19 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
20 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
21 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
22 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
23 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ For Frying
24 - 3 cups vegetable oil
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine chicken, black beans, corn, bell pepper, green onions, cheese, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
02 - Place one egg roll wrapper on a clean surface with a corner facing you. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of filling near the bottom corner. Fold the corner over the filling, fold in both sides, and roll tightly. Seal the final edge with a small amount of water. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
03 - Pour vegetable oil into a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven. Heat over medium-high heat until the temperature reaches 350°F.
04 - Fry egg rolls in batches of 3 or 4, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, approximately 3 to 4 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
05 - Combine avocado, sour cream, mayonnaise, buttermilk, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
06 - Arrange hot egg rolls on a serving platter alongside the avocado ranch dip. Serve immediately while crispy.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The crispy golden wrapper gives way to this incredibly cheesy, zesty filling that hits every craving at once
- They reheat shockingly well so you can make them ahead and actually enjoy your own party
02 -
- The oil temperature will drop when you add the egg rolls so give it a minute to come back up between batches
- Sealing those wrappers tight with water is what keeps all that cheesy filling inside where it belongs
03 -
- Work quickly with the wrappers because they dry out and become impossible to fold
- Let the fried egg rolls drain standing up instead of lying flat so they stay crispy on all sides