Jeremy Perkins
@jeremyper
Crispy Southwestern Egg Rolls
These Crispy Southwestern Egg Rolls are packed with flavorful ingredients like chicken, black beans, corn, and cheese, all wrapped in a tortilla and deep-fried to golden perfection. Perfect as an appetizer or a main dish, they bring a taste of the Southwest to your table!
Details
- Cuisine:mexican
- Diet:gluten-free
- Difficulty:hard
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:super-bowl
- Ingredients:16
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time15 min.
- Cook time30 min.
- Total time45 min.
- Servings5
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons, divided
- 1
- 2 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons
- 1/3 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 2 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons
- 1/2 tablespoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/3 teaspoon
- 1 pinch
- 3/4 cup
- 5
- 1 quart
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Crispy Southwestern Egg Rolls.
Step 1
Begin by generously rubbing a tablespoon of vegetable oil over the chicken breast, ensuring it’s well coated.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, cook the chicken over medium heat for approximately five minutes on each side, or until the meat is no longer pink and the juices run clear.
Step 3
For perfect doneness, an instant-read thermometer should register at least 165°F (74°C).
Step 4
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the heat and set it aside to cool.
Step 5
In the same saucepan, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil and heat it over medium heat.
Step 6
Toss in the minced green onion and diced red bell pepper, sautéing until they become tender, which should take about five minutes.
Step 7
Next, dice the cooked chicken and add it to the pan along with the green onion and bell pepper.
Step 8
Stir in the corn, black beans, spinach, jalapeño peppers, parsley, cumin, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper.
Step 9
Cook and stir the mixture until everything is well combined and tender, roughly five minutes.
Step 10
Remove the pan from the heat and fold in the Monterey Jack cheese until it melts into a creamy delight.
Step 11
To prepare the tortillas, wrap them in a clean, slightly damp cloth and microwave on high for about one minute, or until they are hot and pliable.
Step 12
Spoon an even portion of the chicken and vegetable mixture into each tortilla.
Step 13
Fold the ends in and roll them tightly around the filling, securing with toothpicks.
Step 14
Arrange the rolled tortillas in a medium dish, cover with plastic wrap, and place them in the freezer for at least four hours to firm up.
Step 15
When you’re ready to fry, heat oil in a large, deep skillet to 375°F (190°C).
Step 16
Deep-fry the frozen stuffed tortillas until they achieve a rich, dark golden brown, which should take about ten minutes each.
Step 17
Once done, drain them on paper towels to absorb excess oil before serving.
Step 18
Enjoy these crispy delights that are sure to impress at any gathering!.