Description
These tasty finger food mini jalapeno popper egg rolls combine creamy cheese, spicy jalapenos, and savory bacon in a crispy fried wrapper, making them a perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced jalapenos
- 1/4 cup bacon bits
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Wrapper and Cooking
- 1 package egg roll wrappers
- Oil for frying (enough for deep frying, about 2-3 cups)
Instructions
- Preheat Oil: Preheat the oil for frying in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F to ensure the egg rolls fry evenly and achieve a crispy texture.
- Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapenos, bacon bits, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly mixed.
- Prepare Wrapper: Lay out an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface with one corner pointing towards you to facilitate rolling.
- Add Filling: Place about 1-2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture in the center of the egg roll wrapper, ensuring not to overfill for easy sealing.
- Roll Egg Roll: Fold the bottom corner over the filling, tuck in the sides, and roll tightly towards the opposite corner; seal the edges with a bit of water to prevent the roll from opening while frying.
- Repeat: Repeat the filling and rolling process for the remaining wrappers and cream cheese mixture until all egg rolls are prepared.
- Fry Egg Rolls: Carefully place a few egg rolls into the hot oil at a time, avoiding overcrowding to maintain oil temperature, and fry for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally for even cooking.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove the cooked egg rolls from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Serve: Serve the mini jalapeno popper egg rolls hot with your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious finger food treat.
Notes
- Use gloves when handling jalapenos to avoid skin irritation.
- Adjust the amount of jalapenos according to your preferred spice level.
- Ensure oil temperature remains steady between 350°F and 375°F for best frying results.
- Egg rolls can be prepared ahead and fried just before serving.
- Leftover egg rolls can be reheated in an oven or air fryer for maintaining crispiness.
