Spicy Jalapeño Popper Rolls
These Spicy Jalapeño Popper Rolls are the ultimate party appetizer! Crispy egg rolls are filled with a creamy, cheesy, and spicy jalapeño popper filling that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for an unforgettable flavor explosion.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Mixing spoon or electric mixer
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Small bowl
- Fork
- Clean work surface
- Damp paper towel
- Large pot or deep fryer
- Thermometer
- Slotted spoon or spider
- Wire rack
- Paper towels
- Oven (optional, for keeping warm)
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup pickled jalapeños, finely diced
- ¼ cup crumbled cooked bacon
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 24 egg roll wrappers
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Dipping sauce of your choice ranch, sour cream, sweet chili sauce, guacamole
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, diced jalapeños, crumbled bacon (if using), garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Mix well until everything is evenly combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place an egg roll wrapper on a clean work surface in a diamond shape.
- Place a spoonful of the jalapeño popper filling slightly below the center of the wrapper.
- Fold the bottom corner up over the filling.
- Fold in the left and right corners.
- Brush the top corner with the beaten egg (egg wash).
- Roll the egg roll up tightly, pressing down on the egg-washed corner to seal it.
- Repeat until all the filling is used up.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully add the egg rolls to the hot oil in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pot.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the egg rolls from the oil and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Keep warm in a low oven until ready to serve.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For best results, ensure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing. Adjust the amount of jalapeños to your spice preference. To bake instead of fry, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), brush the egg rolls with olive oil, and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through. Leftover fried egg rolls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best results.