Description
Chili’s Southwest Eggrolls are a crispy, flavorful appetizer packed with chicken, black beans, corn, peppers, spinach, and cheese, wrapped in a tortilla and fried or air-fried to golden perfection. This homemade Tex-Mex recipe is perfect for game day, parties, or a tasty snack, served with avocado ranch, sour cream, or salsa.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Assembly
- 6–8 flour tortillas (8-inch)
- Oil for frying or air-frying (amount as needed)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the diced red bell pepper and chopped green onions, sautéing for 2 minutes until slightly softened. Then stir in the shredded chicken, black beans, thawed corn, chopped spinach, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 3–4 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the mixture is heated through. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Add cheese: Stir the shredded Monterey Jack cheese into the warm mixture until well combined and slightly melted.
- Assemble the eggrolls: Place about 1/3 cup of the filling in the center of each 8-inch flour tortilla. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly like a burrito. Secure with toothpicks if necessary to keep them closed during cooking.
- Frying option: Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry 2–3 eggrolls at a time for about 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Air-frying option: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Lightly brush or spray the eggrolls with oil. Air-fry for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are crisp and golden brown.
- Serve: Allow eggrolls to cool slightly before slicing diagonally. Serve with avocado ranch, sour cream, or salsa for dipping.
Notes
- These eggrolls can be made ahead and frozen before frying or air-frying. Thaw slightly before cooking.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken for cooked tofu or additional beans.
- Use toothpicks to prevent eggrolls from unfolding during cooking.
- Adjust spice levels by modifying chili powder amount.
