Mini Jalapeño Popper Egg Rolls (Print Version)
Crispy wrapped rolls filled with creamy cheese blend and spicy jalapeños. Ideal party appetizer that's easy to make and always disappears fast.
# What You'll 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 tsp garlic powder
07 - ¼ tsp smoked paprika
08 - ½ tsp salt
09 - ¼ tsp black pepper
→ Assembly
10 - 20 mini egg roll wrappers
11 - 1 large egg, beaten for sealing
→ For Frying
12 - Vegetable oil for deep frying
# Directions:
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 combined.
02 - Place an egg roll wrapper on a clean work surface with a corner pointing toward you. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling onto the lower third of the wrapper.
03 - Fold the bottom corner over the filling, fold in the sides, and roll up tightly. Brush the top corner with beaten egg to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
04 - Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F.
05 - Fry the egg rolls in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, about 2–3 minutes per batch. Do not overcrowd the pan.
06 - Remove egg rolls with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm, optionally with ranch or your favorite dipping sauce.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These disappear faster than any other appetizer I have ever made, people literally hover around the platter waiting for the next batch to come out of the fryer
- The filling can be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge, so you can roll and fry them fresh right before guests arrive
02 -
- Do not overfill the wrappers or the cheese will burst through during frying and make a mess in your oil
- Make sure the oil returns to temperature between batches, otherwise the egg rolls will absorb too much oil and turn greasy
03 -
- If you cannot find mini wrappers, cut regular egg roll wrappers into quarters using a sharp knife
- A candy thermometer takes the guesswork out of oil temperature and ensures perfectly crispy results every time