Mini Jalapeño Popper Egg Rolls (Printable)

Golden crispy wrappers filled with spicy jalapeños and creamy cheese blend.

# What You'll Need:

→ Filling

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
03 - ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
04 - 4 fresh jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
05 - 2 green onions, finely sliced
06 - ½ tsp garlic powder
07 - ¼ tsp smoked paprika
08 - ½ tsp salt
09 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Assembly

10 - 20 mini egg roll wrappers
11 - 1 large egg, beaten

→ For Frying

12 - Vegetable oil for deep frying

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, Monterey Jack, diced jalapeños, green onions, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
02 - Place an egg roll wrapper on a clean work surface with a corner pointing toward you. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling onto the lower third of the wrapper.
03 - Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the sides and roll up tightly. Brush the top corner with beaten egg to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
04 - Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F.
05 - Fry the egg rolls in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Do not overcrowd the pan.
06 - Remove egg rolls with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm, optionally with ranch or your favorite dipping sauce.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The filling stays incredibly creamy while the wrapper shatters into perfect crispy bites
  • These freeze beautifully so you can always have party food ready in minutes
02 -
  • Overcrowding the pan drops the oil temperature fast and makes soggy egg rolls instead of crispy ones
  • Let the filling chill for 15 minutes before rolling to prevent it from oozing out during frying
03 -
  • Double the filling recipe and use any leftovers stuffed inside burgers or stirred into scrambled eggs the next morning
  • The heat level varies wildly between jalapeños, so always taste a tiny piece before deciding how much to include

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