Description
Chili’s Southwest Eggrolls are a flavorful appetizer combining tender shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and a blend of cheesy spices wrapped in crispy fried eggroll wrappers. Paired with a zesty Southwest Ranch dipping sauce made from mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh cilantro, and spices, these eggrolls offer a perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and creamy flavors, ideal for parties and game days.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 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
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
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced red and green bell peppers, red onion, and jalapeño if using. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Beans and Corn: Stir in the rinsed black beans and drained corn. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Incorporate Chicken and Spices: Add shredded cooked chicken, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper if using, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and cook for 2-3 more minutes.
- Melt the Cheese: Reduce heat to low. Add shredded Monterey Jack and pepper jack cheeses. Stir continuously until cheese is fully melted and incorporated.
- Finish Filling: Remove skillet from heat and stir in chopped fresh cilantro. Let the filling cool slightly before assembling.
- Assemble the Eggrolls: Lay a single eggroll wrapper on a clean surface in a diamond shape. Spoon about 1/4 cup of cooled filling onto the center. Fold the bottom corner over the filling tightly, then fold in left and right corners to form an envelope shape. Brush top corner with water and roll tightly, sealing the edges. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
- Prepare the Dipping 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 well and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to develop flavors.
- Fry the Eggrolls: Heat vegetable oil in a large deep pot or Dutch oven to 350-375°F (175-190°C) to a depth of about 3 inches. Fry eggrolls in batches of 3-4 to avoid overcrowding. Cook each eggroll 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally for even frying.
- 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
- If you prefer spicier eggrolls, keep the jalapeño seeds and add cayenne pepper as desired.
- You can substitute cooked rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Ensure the filling is cooled before wrapping to prevent the wrappers from tearing.
- Maintain oil temperature between 350-375°F for optimal crispiness and to prevent greasy eggrolls.
- Leftover eggrolls can be reheated in an oven or air fryer to restore crispiness but are best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Keywords: Southwest eggrolls, chicken eggrolls, Tex-Mex appetizer, fried eggrolls, homemade eggrolls, spicy chicken appetizer, southwestern recipe
