Chili’s Southwestern Egg Rolls

Crispy on the outside, creamy-spicy on the inside—these famous egg rolls from Chili’s Grill & Bar are packed with chicken, black beans, corn, peppers, spinach, and melty cheese. Perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or game-day favorite.

🧾 INGREDIENTS (Makes 8–10 Egg Rolls)

Filling

1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or finely chopped
½ cup black beans, rinsed & drained
½ cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
¼ cup red bell pepper, finely diced
2 tbsp green onion, sliced
1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Seasonings

1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
Salt & black pepper, to taste

For Wrapping & Frying

8–10 large flour egg roll wrappers
Water or egg wash (for sealing)
Oil for frying (canola or vegetable)

🥣 CREAMY AVOCADO RANCH DIPPING SAUCE

1 ripe avocado
½ cup ranch dressing
1 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp fresh cilantro
Salt, to taste
👉 Blend until smooth and creamy.

🍳 INSTRUCTIONS (Step-by-Step)

Prepare the filling
In a large bowl, combine chicken, black beans, corn, bell pepper, green onion, spinach, cheeses, and all seasonings. Mix well.
Assemble the egg rolls
- Place wrapper in a diamond shape
- Add 2–3 tbsp filling near the bottom
- Fold bottom over filling, fold sides inward, roll tightly
- Seal edge with water or egg wash
Fry
- Heat oil to 175–180°C (350°F)
- Fry 2–3 egg rolls at a time for 3–4 minutes, turning until golden brown
- Drain on paper towels
Serve
Slice diagonally and serve hot with avocado ranch sauce.

🔥 BAKED OR AIR-FRIED OPTIONS

Oven:

Brush with oil, bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15–18 minutes, flipping once

Air Fryer:

Spray lightly with oil
Air-fry at 190°C (375°F) for 8–10 minutes

🥜 NUTRITION & ALLERGEN INFO

Nut Information

❌ No nuts in the base recipe
⚠️ Check ranch dressing & wrappers for possible nut or soy cross-contamination
Safe for peanut/tree-nut allergies if ingredients are verified

Common Allergens

Dairy: cheese, ranch dressing
Gluten: egg roll wrappers
Soy: possible in wrappers or frying oil
Egg: optional egg wash

📊 ESTIMATED NUTRITION (Per Egg Roll, Fried)

Calories: ~210–230 kcal
Protein: ~10 g
Carbs: ~18 g
Fat: ~11 g

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (Q&A)

Q: Can I make these ahead of time?
✔️ Yes. Assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours or freeze uncooked for 2 months.

Q: Can I use rotisserie chicken?
✔️ Absolutely—adds great flavor and saves time.

Q: Can I make them vegetarian?
✔️ Yes! Replace chicken with extra beans, mushrooms, or sautéed zucchini.

Q: Why are my egg rolls bursting?
➡️ Overfilling or oil too hot. Use moderate filling and keep oil at 350°F.

Q: Best oil for frying?
➡️ Neutral oils like canola, sunflower, or vegetable oil.

PRO TIPS

Chop filling very finely for restaurant-style texture
Keep wrappers covered with a damp towel while working
Let filling cool slightly before rolling

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