Mini Jalapeño Popper Egg Rolls (Printer-friendly)

Golden crispy rolls stuffed with jalapeño cheese filling

# 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 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 Frying

12 - Vegetable oil for deep frying

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine cream cheese, cheddar, Monterey Jack, diced jalapeños, green onions, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined and smooth.
02 - Position an egg roll wrapper with a corner facing you. Place 1 tablespoon of filling on the lower third. Fold bottom corner over filling, fold in sides, and roll tightly. Seal the final corner with beaten egg. Repeat with remaining wrappers.
03 - Pour 2 inches of vegetable oil into a deep skillet or Dutch oven. Heat to 350°F, maintaining temperature throughout frying.
04 - Fry egg rolls in small batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, approximately 2–3 minutes per batch. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even cooking.
05 - Remove egg rolls with a slotted spoon and transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm with ranch dressing or preferred dipping sauce.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • That irresistible crunch when you bite through golden wrapper into creamy, smoky cheese
  • They reheat surprisingly well, making them perfect for prep ahead parties
02 -
  • Crowding the pan drops the oil temperature dramatically and makes soggy egg rolls, so resist the urge to add more than six at once
  • Wrappers can dry out quickly, so keep the unused ones covered with a slightly damp paper towel while you work
03 -
  • Chilling the assembled egg rolls for 15 minutes before frying helps them hold their shape better
  • A candy thermometer takes the guesswork out of oil temperature and gives consistent results every time

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