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    Air Fryer Southwest Egg Rolls

    Published: Apr 1, 2022 · Modified: Feb 28, 2023 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

    These Air Fryer Southwest Egg Rolls are so easy to make a full of delicious Mexican-inspired flavors! The best part is, they are air-fried so no oily mess!

    air fryer egg rolls cut in half
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    Ingredients for Air Fried Southwest Egg Rolls

    • boneless skinless chicken, cooked and shredded
    • canned corn
    • black beans 
    • diced green chiles
    • chili powder (store-bought or homemade, see notes)*
    • ground cumin
    • garlic powder
    • kosher salt
    • grated cheese (cheddar, Monterey, or mozzarella)
    • avocados
    • egg roll wrappers
    air fryer southwest egg rolls on a plate

    How to Make Egg Rolls in the Air Fryer

    1. In a large mixing bowl add the shredded chicken, corn, black beans, bell pepper, and green chiles and mix to combine. Add the seasonings and cheese and mix them together. Cut each avocado in half, cut them into slices, and then set them aside.
    2. Lay an egg roll wrapper on a cutting board and brush the edges with water so that they seal.
    3. Scoop about 5-6 tablespoons of the filling and place it on the bottom corner of the wrap. Place 1-2 slices of avocado on top of the filling. Fold up the bottom corner, then the sides. Roll the wrap over so that everything is wrapped up. Repeat with all of the wraps.
    4. Spray the basket of the air fryer and place as many rolls that will fit without them touching. Lightly spray the top of the rolls and then air fry for 5 minutes at 400°F.
    5. Flip each roll and then cook again for an additional 4-5 minutes. There is no need to spray the rolls again as the wraps have enough moisture to crisp up by now.
    air fryer southwest eggrolls

    HOW TO GRIND YOUR OWN DRIED CHILE POWDER

    You can use any variety of dried chile you like. I typically use the Guallijo, California, or New Mexico variety. Take 5-7 dried peppers, cut off the stems, and remove as many seeds as you would like (this is where any of the heat will be).

    I usually take out most of them for a milder seasoning. Cut the peppers into small pieces that will fit in your coffee/nut grinder or small food processor.

    Pulse and grind until you get a powder. The longer you grind, the finer the powder will be. Store any unused powder in a sealable container.

    What's the Best Way To Make Shredded Chicken?

    I have found the easiest way to make shredded chicken! Fill a medium saucepan with water and add the raw chicken breasts. Allow the chicken to boil for 2-3 minutes and then remove it from the heat.

    The chicken will continue to cook as it sits in the hot water for 15-20 minutes. Check the internal temperature to ensure the chicken is done, it should be at 165°F.

    cooked chicken being shredded in a stand mixer
    poached chicken shredded in a stand mixer

    How to Shred Poached Chicken

    1. Place the cooked chicken in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment. Mix on low and increase the speed as the chicken shreds itself. This is my go-to method.
    2. Place the cooked chicken in a sealable plastic bag and shred it using your hands.
    3. Shred the chicken with a fork and/or knife.

    What to Serve With These Tex-Mex Egg Rolls

    You can serve these egg rolls with your favorite dipping sauce like sour cream, guacamole, or salsa. I love to serve these with my Avocado Lime Ranch dip or a quick Avocado Sour Cream.

    avocado sour cream dip with red chile powder on top

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    Air Fryer Southwest Egg Rolls

    These Air Fryer Southwest Egg Rolls are so easy to make and full of shredded chicken and delicious Mexican-inspired flavors!
    5 from 20 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 16 rolls
    Calories: 332kcal
    Author: EmilyFabulous

    Equipment

    • 1 Air Fryer
    • 1 large mixing bowl
    • 1 small bowl
    • 1 pastry brush

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken cooked and shredded
    • 6 ounces canned corn
    • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
    • 4 ounce can diced green chiles
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder (store-bought or homemade)*
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 2 cups grated cheese (cheddar, Monterey, or mozzarella)
    • 2 medium avocados, sliced
    • 1 package egg roll wrappers
    • avocado lime ranch dressing (optional dipping sauce)

    Instructions

    • Cook the chicken first if you haven't already. My favorite method for shredded chicken is to poach the chicken before shredding.
    • In a large mixing bowl add the shredded chicken, corn, black beans, bell pepper, and green chiles and mix to combine.
    • Stir in the chile powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Add the cheese and gently mix in.
    • Cut each avocado in half, cut them into slices, and then set them aside.
    • Lay an egg roll wrapper on a cutting board and brush the edges with water using a pastry brush so that they seal.
    • Scoop about 5-6 tablespoons of the filling and place it on the bottom corner of the wrap. Top with 1-2 slices of avocado. Fold up the bottom corner, then the sides. Roll the wrap over so that everything is wrapped up. Repeat with all of the wraps.
    • Spray the basket of the air fryer and place as many rolls that will fit without them touching. Lightly spray the top of the rolls and then air fry for 5 minutes at 400°F.
    • Flip each roll and then cook again for an additional 4-5 minutes. There is no need to spray the rolls again as the wraps have enough moisture to crisp up by now. Repeat with the remaining wraps.
    • Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

    Notes

    *HOW TO GRIND YOUR OWN DRIED CHILE POWDER: You can use any variety of dried chile you like. I typically use the Guallijo, California, or New Mexico variety. Take 5-7 dried peppers and cut off the stems. Remove as many seeds as you would like, this is where any of the heat will be. I usually take out most of them for a milder seasoning. Cut the peppers into small pieces that will fit in your coffee/nut grinder or small food processor. Pulse and grind until you get a powder. The longer you grind, the finer the powder will be. Store any unused powder in a sealable container.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1roll | Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 10.1g | Saturated Fat: 3.3g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 626mg | Potassium: 347mg | Fiber: 6.2g | Sugar: 4g | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 4mg

    Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    Comments

    1. nancy says

      April 04, 2022 at 4:18 pm

      5 stars
      great easy recipe that came out perfectly .thanks for the easy instructions

      Reply
      • Emily says

        April 05, 2022 at 5:59 pm

        You are welcome, Nancy. Thanks for giving these a try!

        Reply
    2. Sue says

      April 04, 2022 at 12:36 pm

      5 stars
      I had southwest egg rolls recently at a restaurant and it inspired me to try to make my own. Making these in the air fryer is brilliant and so convenient. I'm so happy I found this recipe, not only can I make them whenever I want, these turned out so much better than the ones at the restaurant. DELISH!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        April 05, 2022 at 5:59 pm

        Hooray! I'm so happy to hear that. Thanks, Sue!

        Reply
    3. Tayler Ross says

      April 04, 2022 at 8:41 am

      5 stars
      We made these with dinner last night and OMG were they amazing! Can't wait to make them again!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        April 05, 2022 at 6:00 pm

        Yay! Thanks, Tayler!

        Reply
    4. Suja md says

      April 04, 2022 at 8:18 am

      5 stars
      Delicious yet simple recipe that the whole family loved. Can’t wait to make it again!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        April 05, 2022 at 6:00 pm

        This is a great family recipe, I'm so glad your's enjoyed [email protected]

        Reply
    5. Sisley White - Sew White says

      April 04, 2022 at 8:09 am

      5 stars
      I adore egg rolls and I can't believe how easy they were in an air fryer. Definitely worth trying and eating them all in one go.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        April 05, 2022 at 6:00 pm

        LOL, I totally agree. Thanks so much, Sisley.😊

        Reply
    6. Helen says

      April 04, 2022 at 7:21 am

      5 stars
      These look great - fabulous for a party, too.

      Reply
    7. Heather Johnson says

      April 04, 2022 at 7:17 am

      5 stars
      love the tip on making my own chili powder - i'm definitely trying that! i see those bags of peppers and don't know what to do with them!!! do you spray with cooking spray or an olive oil spritzer? i' haven't had good luck with egg roll wrappers i feel like they're always tough...these look so tasty - i want to make them tonight!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        April 05, 2022 at 6:02 pm

        Heather, I use canola oil spray but any non-stick spray or olive oil spritz will work, just make sure to go light since the wrappers will create their own moisture as well. Enjoy!

        Reply
    8. Stacy says

      April 04, 2022 at 7:05 am

      5 stars
      These sound and look amazing. Definitely will be making these for my family.

      Reply

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