Mini Jalapeño Popper Egg Rolls (Printable Version)

Crispy fried rolls stuffed with jalapeño cream cheese filling

# What You Need:

→ Filling

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
03 - ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
04 - 4 fresh jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
05 - 2 green onions, finely sliced
06 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
07 - ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - ½ teaspoon salt
09 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Assembly

10 - 20 mini egg roll wrappers
11 - 1 large egg, beaten for sealing

→ For Frying

12 - Vegetable oil for deep frying

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine cream cheese, cheddar, Monterey Jack, diced jalapeños, green onions, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
02 - Position an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface with one corner pointing toward you. Place approximately 1 tablespoon of filling onto the lower third of the wrapper.
03 - Fold the bottom corner over the filling, fold in both sides, then roll tightly upward. Brush the final corner with beaten egg to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
04 - Pour 2 inches of vegetable oil into a deep skillet or Dutch oven. Heat to 350°F.
05 - Fry egg rolls in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, approximately 2–3 minutes per batch. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
06 - Transfer egg rolls to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon. Serve warm with ranch or preferred dipping sauce.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The crispy shell gives way to creamy cheese and just enough heat to keep everyone reaching for more
  • They come together faster than you can preheat the oven for frozen appetizers
  • Friendly conversation will stop mid-sentence when people take their first bite
02 -
  • Overcrowding the pan drops the oil temperature and makes soggy egg rolls so cook them in small batches
  • The filling is hot straight from the oil so give them a couple minutes before serving to guests
  • You can test one egg roll first to make sure the seasoning is right before committing to the whole batch
03 -
  • Work quickly with the wrappers or they will dry out and crack at the seams
  • Let the fried egg rolls rest on a wire rack instead of paper towels if you want them to stay crispy longer

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