Mini Jalapeño Popper Egg Rolls (Print)

Crispy wrappers stuffed with jalapeño cheese filling, fried until golden and crunchy.

# 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 Frying

12 - Vegetable oil for deep frying

# How to Make:

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 on the lower third of the wrapper.
03 - Fold the bottom corner over the filling, fold in the sides, and roll tightly. Brush the top corner with beaten egg to seal securely. 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, about 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
06 - Remove egg rolls with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with ranch or preferred dipping sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They disappear faster than you can fry them, so consider making a double batch
  • The filling can be prepped ahead and kept cold, making party day prep feel almost effortless
02 -
  • Overfilling the wrappers is the number one cause of splitting during frying
  • Oil temperature drops when you add too many at once, so work in small batches for consistent results
03 -
  • Use a kitchen thermometer to maintain oil temperature, as guessing leads to either burnt outsides or soggy insides
  • A small cookie scoop helps portion the filling evenly and keeps your hands relatively clean

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