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A platter of golden-brown Mini Jalapeno Popper Egg Rolls, ready to be served.

Classic Mini Jalapeno Popper Egg Rolls

Enjoy these crispy, cheesy, and spicy mini jalapeno popper egg rolls, perfect as an appetizer or snack. Choose to deep-fry, bake, or air-fry for a delicious treat that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • heavy-bottomed pot or deep-fryer
  • slotted spoon
  • wire rack
  • paper towels
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • air fryer

Ingredients
  

Egg Roll Filling

  • 1 package Mini Egg Roll Wrappers
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1.5 cups shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese blend
  • 0.25 cup fresh or pickled jalapenos finely diced (seeds and membranes removed for less heat)
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • Cooking oil (canola, vegetable, or peanut) for frying, or for brushing/spraying if baking/air-frying

Instructions
 

Prepare the Filling

  • In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, diced jalapenos, garlic powder, and onion powder; mix thoroughly until smooth.

Assemble the Egg Rolls

  • Lay a mini egg roll wrapper with a corner pointing towards you, place 1-2 tablespoons of filling below the center, then fold the bottom corner up, tucking it snugly. Fold in the left and right corners, roll tightly from the bottom up, and lightly moisten the top corner with water to seal.

Choose Your Cooking Method

  • For deep-frying, heat cooking oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry egg rolls for 2-4 minutes until golden brown; remove to a wire rack to drain. For baking, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), arrange egg rolls on a greased baking sheet, brush with oil, and bake for 12-18 minutes until golden, flipping halfway. For air-frying, preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C), arrange egg rolls in a single layer, spray with oil, and air fry for 8-12 minutes until golden, flipping halfway.

Serve

  • Serve your Mini Jalapeno Popper Egg Rolls hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

For a milder flavor, ensure all seeds and membranes are removed from the jalapenos. Adjust cooking time slightly based on your chosen cooking method and desired crispiness for best results.