Air Fryer Chicken Jalapeño Egg Rolls
- Crispy, golden egg rolls filled with spicy chicken and jalapeños, air-fried to perfection.
- A healthier take on the classic appetizer with all the flavor and none of the guilt.
- Perfect for game day, parties, or a fun family dinner starter.
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12-14 egg rolls 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Asian-American Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast strips
- 3–4 medium jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely diced
- 12–14 egg roll wrappers
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- Cooking spray (olive oil or avocado oil)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 3–4 green onions, finely chopped
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 medium lime (for juice and zest)
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce (for dipping)
- ¼ cup ranch dressing (for dipping)
Instructions
- Slice chicken breast into thin strips about ¼-inch thick. Place in a bowl and season with soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and lime juice. Marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 5-6 minutes until no longer pink. Let cool slightly, then chop into smaller pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped chicken, diced jalapeños, green onions, cilantro, and softened cream cheese. Mix thoroughly.
- Place an egg roll wrapper in a diamond position on a clean surface. Add about 2 tablespoons of filling to the center.
- Sprinkle a generous pinch of mozzarella cheese on top of the filling.
- Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in both side corners. Dab water on the top corner, then roll tightly to seal.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F for 3 minutes.
- Lightly spray all sides of the egg rolls with cooking spray.
- Place egg rolls in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each one.
- Cook at 380°F for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove and let cool for 1-2 minutes before serving with dipping sauces.
Notes
- For milder egg rolls, remove all jalapeño seeds and membranes.
- Don’t overfill your egg rolls to prevent tearing during cooking.
- Keep egg roll wrappers covered with a damp paper towel while working to prevent drying.
- Make sure all edges are properly sealed to prevent filling from leaking.
- Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 egg rolls
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 65
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