Description
These Chili’s Southwest Eggrolls are crispy, flavorful appetizers filled with a savory blend of chicken, black beans, corn, peppers, and cheeses, paired perfectly with a creamy Southwest Ranch dipping sauce. They bring a zesty Southwest twist to the classic eggroll, ideal for parties or a tasty snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggrolls
- 12 eggroll wrappers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 medium red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded (about 2 small chicken breasts)
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Southwest Ranch Dipping Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeño (if using). Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Beans and Corn: Stir in rinsed and drained black beans and corn. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to blend flavors and heat through.
- Add Chicken and Spices: Incorporate shredded cooked chicken breast, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir well and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing spices to infuse.
- Melt the Cheese: Reduce heat to low and add shredded Monterey Jack and pepper jack cheeses. Stir continuously until cheese is completely melted and mixture is creamy.
- Finish Filling: Remove skillet from heat and stir in chopped fresh cilantro. Allow filling to cool slightly before assembling the eggrolls to prevent wrappers from tearing.
- Assemble the Eggrolls: Lay one eggroll wrapper flat in a diamond shape with a point facing you. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the cooled filling onto the center of the wrapper. Fold the bottom corner over the filling tightly, then fold in left and right corners to form an envelope.
- Seal the Eggrolls: Brush the top corner of the wrapper with water and roll tightly away from you, sealing the edge. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
- Make Southwest Ranch Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk until smooth. Stir in chopped cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Heat Oil for Frying: Pour vegetable oil into a large, deep pot or Dutch oven to about 3 inches depth. Heat over medium-high until oil reaches 350-375°F (175-190°C).
- Fry the Eggrolls: Carefully place eggrolls in hot oil in batches of 3-4 to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally for even cooking.
- Drain and Serve: Remove fried eggrolls with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with chilled Southwest Ranch dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra heat, keep the jalapeño seeds and add cayenne pepper as desired.
- Ensure filling is cool before assembling to prevent wrappers from breaking.
- Keep oil temperature steady to get crispy and evenly cooked eggrolls.
- Leftover eggrolls can be reheated in a hot oven or air fryer to retain crispiness.
- If preferred, use store-bought rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southwestern American
Keywords: Chili's Southwest Eggrolls, Southwest eggroll recipe, chicken eggrolls, southwestern appetizer, crispy eggrolls, eggroll dipping sauce
