Air Fryer Southwest Egg Rolls (Chili's Copycat) (2024)

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You’ll love this twist on a classic recipe – Southwest egg rolls made in the air fryer. They’re hearty, delicious and ready in about 25 minutes.

Our Southwest egg rolls are packed with chicken, vegetables and a flavorful Tex-Mex seasoning blend. And it’s a snap to make these crispy egg rolls in the air fryer.

We love making homemade egg rolls. And this Southwestern version is hearty enough to serve as a main dish meal, but easy enough to prepare as a snack, party food dish or game day appetizer.

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If you haven’t experimented with makingegg rollsin the air fryer, you are truly missing out! In the beginning I was afraid they would lack crunchiness compared to deep frying. But the air fryer version is just as crispy. And it’s healthier because we aren’t submerging them in oil during the cooking process.

You may recognize this recipe if you are a Chili’s restaurant fan. Their Southwestern Eggrolls are one of my favorite dishes and a star seller when it comes to their appetizer menu.

I love creating copycat recipes I can make at home that actually taste like the real deal.It’s a great way to satisfy your cravings and save a little money.

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Ingredients Needed

• chicken– I use boneless skinless chicken breasts
• vegetable oil
• spices: cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper
• veggies: corn, black beans, red bell pepper, onion, spinach, jalapeno peppers
• fresh cilantro
• Monterey Jack cheese
• egg roll wrappers – you can find these in the produce section at your grocery store

How to Make Southwest Egg Rolls in the Air Fryer

Start by chopping the chicken into small pieces and heating the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the chicken.

Place the vegetables in the skillet and stir in the spices with the chicken. Cook for 5 minutes then remove from the heat and stir in the cheese.

Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F.

Lay an egg roll wrapper on a flat surface in front of you, rotating it until it’s turned in a diamond shape. Add two spoonfuls of the chicken mixture to the center of each egg roll wrapper.

See Also

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Dip your finger in a little water and wet the edges of the wrapper. Fold in the right and left corners towards the center of the wrapper. Then bring up the bottom corner and roll, gently squeezing out air as you go.

Lightly wet the corner that’s showing and seal it shut. Repeat until all egg rolls are made.

Place egg rolls in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they aren’t touching, and spray egg rolls with oil (I use an oil mister). Air fry for 6 minutes then flip each roll.

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until they’re golden brown. If you’re cooking in batches, repeat with remaining egg rolls. Allow the eggrolls to cool slightly before serving.

Oven Instructions

No air fryer? No problem! You can make these flavorful egg rolls in the oven. They won’t be as crispy as the air fried version but will still taste delicious.

Prep the eggs rolls as directed. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place the southwest rolls on a greased or parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes, turning at the halfway mark.

Variations

• If you’re short on time substitute with rotisserie chicken.
• You can use taco seasoning in place of the spices if preferred.
• The jalapeno peppers are optional, but add a little spice and a lot of flavor.

What to Serve With Southwest Egg Roll Recipe

We like to serve these with our easy Southwest dressing as a dipping sauce. Or you can make a quick salsa ranch dip by combining store bought ranch dressing with salsa.

And if you’re going for the full on Chili’s copycat look cut the egg rolls in a sharp diagonal so you can see all the yummy filling.

Storing and Freezing

Store leftover egg rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

While air fryer Southwest egg rolls are best eaten the day they are cooked, they can be reheated in the air fryer or oven. We don’t recommend microwaving them because the wrappers will get soggy.

To freeze uncooked egg rolls, place the assembled rolls on a baking sheet and into the freezer until they are firm (about 2-3 hours). Transfer rolls to an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

To cook from frozen, place the egg rolls in the air fryer basket and spritz with oil. Cook for 5 minutes at 400 degrees F, turn, and cook for another 5 minutes or until they are heated through.

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