Mini Jalapeno Popper Egg Rolls Recipe
These Mini Jalapeno Popper Egg Rolls are a crispy, flavorful appetizer combining creamy cheese, spicy jalapenos, and savory bacon, all wrapped in a crunchy egg roll wrapper and fried to golden perfection. Perfect for parties or a tasty snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini egg rolls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 jalapenos, seeded and diced
- ½ cup cooked bacon bits
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Assembly
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- Water (for sealing edges)
For Frying
- Vegetable oil for frying (1-2 inches deep)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapenos, cooked bacon bits, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create a flavorful filling.
- Assemble the Egg Rolls: Lay an egg roll wrapper on a flat surface with a corner pointing towards you. Place about 1 tablespoon of filling in the center. Brush the edges with water to help seal, then fold the bottom corner over the filling, fold in the sides, and roll tightly, sealing the top corner. Repeat for remaining wrappers and filling.
- Fry the Egg Rolls: Heat 1-2 inches of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C). Carefully place a few egg rolls in the oil without overcrowding. Fry each side for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve: Let the egg rolls cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with ranch dressing, sour cream, or your favorite spicy dipping sauce for added flavor.
Notes
- Be sure to remove seeds from jalapenos to control spiciness.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet to maintain oil temperature and ensure even frying.
- Egg rolls can be kept warm in a low oven (200°F) if frying in batches.
- Leftovers can be reheated in an air fryer or oven to retain crispiness.
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