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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Jun 7, 2020 · Modified: Feb 13, 2024 by Carita · This post may contain affiliate links · 7 Comments

    Southwestern Egg Rolls with Avocado Ranch

    These Chili's inspired Southwestern Egg Rolls with Avocado Ranch are bursting with flavor and texture. Crunchy rolls are wrapped with chicken, black beans, corn, veggies, assorted cheeses and Mexican herbs and spices. Dip these delectable wraps in avocado ranch, you won't be able to eat just one!

    Looking for more appetizers? These Thai Sticky Chicken Wings, Baked Seafood Dip or Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs are a must at your next gathering.

    Southwestern Egg Rolls
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    • What Ingredients Do I Need?
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    • Southwestern Egg Rolls with Avocado Ranch

    Southwestern Egg Rolls

    If you've visited Chili's Restaurant and tried their Southwestern Egg Rolls, you will certainly agree it is one of the best appetizers. If you haven't tried it, not to worry, this recipe is as close to a legit copycat recipe than all others.

    These egg rolls consist of a crunchy texture and creamy filling. The flavors are similar to Tex-Mex style foods with traditional Mexican inspired ingredients. If you are a sauce lover (like me), the avocado ranch is the perfect pairing with these egg rolls.

    Keep reading to learn more about these tasty southwest egg rolls, you won't be disappointed!

    What Ingredients Do I Need?

    Take a quick trip to your local grocery store, the items needed are easy to locate. Here's what you'll need:

    Egg Roll Filling

    1. Rotisserie Chicken
    2. Black Beans
    3. Shredded Queso Cheese
    4. Spicy Pepper Jack
    5. Cream Cheese
    6. Corn
    7. Spinach
    8. Green Onion
    9. Cilantro
    10. Red Pepper
    11. Taco Seasoning
    12. Harissa Seasoning

    Avocado Ranch

    1. Avocado
    2. Mayo
    3. Ranch Seasoning
    4. Lime
    5. Buttermilk
    6. Sriracha

    Additional Ingredients

    1. Egg Roll Wrapper
    2. Water

    How to Make Southwestern Egg Rolls

    Egg Roll Filling

    First, prepare the filling for the egg rolls. Roughly shred and chop the meat of a rotisserie chicken and set aside. Prep additional filling ingredients by rinsing black beans and shredding the cheese. Roughly chopping spinach, cilantro, red pepper, green onion, and draining corn (if needed).

    In a sauté pan with cooking oil, add red pepper, corn, cilantro, onion, black beans, green onion and onion. Sauté until veggies become soft and translucent. Add salt, pepper, taco seasoning, harissa rub, rotisserie chicken and stir until well blended.

    Next, add spinach, spicy pepper jack, cream cheese and mozzarella. Stir until the cheese starts to melt and ingredients combine together. It's important to note, you will need to set filling aside and allow it to cool (at least 30 minutes).

    Egg Roll Assembly

    After the filling has cooled, take one sheet of egg roll paper and place on a dry surface. The shape of the square should face you.

    In the center of the egg roll sheet, place two to three tablespoons of filling, diagonal to the shape of the egg roll wrapper and ensure filling is spread evenly in the center. Be mindful to leave one to two inches of room on both sides for better wrapping.

    How to Properly Wrap Egg Rolls

    With your finger or small brush, add water to the perimeter of the pastry dough-this will help seal the ends. Fold the egg roll like a burrito folding in the bottom right corner first and folding the left and right sides next.

    At this step, you should have one "flap" left. Tightly but gently roll until there's no flap left and you should have a perfectly rolled egg roll!

    Please note, it is best to freeze the egg rolls for at least 30 minutes prior to frying (or your desired cooking method).

    How to Cook Egg Rolls

    It is important to note, there are several ways to cook the egg rolls. With that said, I will share how these egg rolls were prepared in my kitchen. You can certainly oven bake or air fry these. Be careful to adjust cooking times based on the method of cooking.

    First, in a large sauté pan, fill the pan with enough oil to coat at least one side of the egg roll. Allow the oil to heat to 325-375 degrees if you have a thermometer. If not, the oil should be hot but not smoking.

    How to Make Avocado Ranch Sauce

    First, in a blender, add the avocado, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning, lime juice, sriracha and buttermilk. Then, process the dressing adjusting the consistency to your liking. If you want the sauce more "loose", add more buttermilk.

    Adjust the avocado ranch to your taste by adding more seasonings or lime juice. Be sure to refrigerate before use.

    Southwestern Eggrolls

    Recipe Variations and Substitutions

    • Choose your favorite protein. These southwest egg rolls would work perfectly with shredded beef or pork!
    • Substitute with your favorite melting cheese such as cheddar, gouda mozzarella.
    • Add in more veggies; onion, colorful peppers, jalapeños or assorted peppers.

    FAQ

    Are southwest egg rolls healthy?

    Depending on the cooking method, these southwest egg rolls can be healthy. If they are fried, these egg rolls are around 700-800 calories per serving. There is a high content of fat from the egg rolls being fried and high in carbs.

    For a healthier alternative, you can certainly air fry or bake these egg rolls!

    Do southwest egg rolls have meat?

    Yes, traditional southwest egg rolls have chicken. You can absolutely omit the chicken if you like!

    Can you freeze egg rolls?

    Yes, you can freeze egg rolls and southwestern egg rolls to be exact. This recipe requires freezing before frying for up to thirty minutes to one hour. If you'd like to freeze longer, be sure to allow the egg rolls to thaw for at least thirty minutes before frying (or cooking).

    What's in southwest egg rolls?

    Southwest egg rolls are typically filled with chicken, black beans, corn, peppers, cilantro, spinach, cheese with Mexican spices and a zesty ranch dipping sauce.

    Tips and Tricks for Best Results

    1. For best results, allow your mixture to cool completely before assembling your egg rolls. My first batch was a fail. I didn't wait and the dough split open.
    2. Freeze your rolls for at least one hour (2 hours is best), this helps to keep the egg rolls tightly secured during the cooking process.
    3. While your egg rolls freeze would be a great time to prepare the dipping sauce!
    4. Don't be afraid to start over with rolling egg rolls. It took about two attempts before I was rolling like a champ!

    I HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS SOUTHWESTER EGG ROLL RECIPE WITH AVOCADO RANCH!

    If you try this recipe, I'd love to see it! Share it with me on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or Pinterest.

    Featured image for southwestern egg rolls, zoomed in showing contents of the filling.

    Southwestern Egg Rolls with Avocado Ranch

    Carita
    These Chili's inspired Southwestern Egg Rolls with Avocado Ranch are bursting with flavor and texture. Crunchy rolls are wrapped with chicken, black beans, corn, veggies, assorted cheeses and Mexican herbs and spices. Dip these delectable wraps in avocado ranch, you won't be able to eat just one!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 25 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 8 people

    Ingredients
      

    Egg Roll Filling

    • 1 cup Rotisserie Chicken
    • 1 cup Black Beans
    • 1 cup Shredded Queso Cheese
    • ½ cup Spicy Pepper Jack
    • 1.5 oz Cream Cheese
    • 1 cup Corn
    • 1 cup Spinach
    • ¼ cup Green Onion
    • ¼ cup Cilantro
    • 1 cup Red Pepper
    • 1 tablespoon Taco Seasoning
    • ½ tablespoon Harissa Seasoning

    Additional Ingredients

    • Egg Roll Paper
    • ¼ cup Water

    Avocado Ranch

    • 1 ripe Avocado
    • ⅓ cup Mayo
    • 1 tablespoon Dry Ranch Seasoning
    • 1 wedge Lime
    • 1 cup Buttermilk
    • 1 tsp Sriracha optional

    Instructions
     

    Egg Roll Filling

    • Roughly chop rotisserie chicken, prep additional ingredients by rinsing black beans, shredding cheese, roughly chopping spinach, cilantro, red pepper, onion, green onion, and draining corn. 
    • In a saute' pan with 1 teaspoon of cooking oil, add red pepper, corn, cilantro, onion, black beans, green onion and onion.
    • Saute' until veggies become soft and translucent. Add smoked salt (optional), pepper, taco seasoning, harissa rub, rotisserie chicken and stir until well blended. 
    • Add spinach, spicy pepper jack, cream cheese and mozzarella. Stir until the cheese starts to melt and ingredients will begin to start clumping together. Set filling aside and let cool (at least 30 minutes). 

    Egg Roll Assembly

    • After filling has cooled, take one sheet/square of egg roll paper and place on a dry surface so that the shape of the square faces you
    • In the center, place between 2-3 tablespoons of filling diagonal to the shape of the egg roll wrapper and ensure filling is spread evenly in the center. Be mindful to leave 1-2 inches of room on both sides for better wrapping. 
    • With your finger or small brush, add water to the perimeter of the pastry dough-this will help seal the ends. 
    • Fold the egg roll like a burrito folding in the bottom right corner first and folding the left and right sides next. 
    • At this step, you should have one "flap" left. Tightly but gently roll until there's no flap let and you should have a perfectly rolled egg roll! 
    • How you cook the egg rolls are up to you and what gadgets you have. I fried mine in about a cup of oil until golden brown but you can bake these or air fry them too! 

    Avocado Ranch Dipping Sauce

    • In a bowl, place avocado, mayo, ranch seasoning, lime judge, milk and sriracha and stir until creamy and well combined. Adjust to your tasting and refrigerate. 
    Keyword Chicken Egg Rolls, Southwestern Egg Rolls

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    Comments

    1. Britney Brown says

      December 27, 2020 at 11:32 pm

      5 stars
      I've made this recipe three times! It's so delicious, easy to make, and that Spicy Avocado Ranch dip is literally to die for! The flavor in this recipe is out of this world and I 100% will be making this recipe many many more times to come!!

      Reply
      • Carita says

        December 29, 2020 at 3:17 pm

        Thank you so much for the feedback, Britney! I've been meaning to circle back around to this recipe again. They are so delicious!

        Reply
    2. Michael Battle says

      December 30, 2020 at 6:41 pm

      I’m going to take a stab at making these tonight.

      Reply
      • Carita says

        January 01, 2021 at 3:44 pm

        AWESOME! Can't wait to see how you and the family enjoy it. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Melanie Tagliaferro. Melanie's Creative Designs and More says

      February 22, 2022 at 7:10 pm

      Can you make these and then freeze them and heat them up later? Going to make these tonight!

      Reply
      • Carita says

        February 22, 2022 at 8:40 pm

        You absolutely can! I've frozen them several times before baking. Just be sure to wrap them in paper towels (to keep them dry) and use a freezer safe product! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Robynn says

      September 02, 2022 at 11:19 pm

      5 stars
      I have been making these for a long time and I add either diced jalapeños or serranos and they are always delicious! I usually make a chipotle ranch dip to go with them, because my family loves everything spicy.

      Reply

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