Description
Mini Jalapeño Popper Egg Rolls are a deliciously crispy and spicy appetizer combining creamy cheese, smoky bacon, and fiery jalapeños all wrapped in a crunchy egg roll wrapper. Perfect for parties or snacks, these bite-sized treats are easy to make and full of bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 2–3 jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
Wrapper and Frying
- 12–16 mini egg roll wrappers
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Optional: ranch or sour cream for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, diced jalapeños, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix thoroughly until well combined and creamy.
- Assemble the egg rolls: Lay out an egg roll wrapper with one corner pointing toward you. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling onto the center of the wrapper. Fold the bottom corner up over the filling, fold in the sides, and roll tightly to seal. Use a dab of water on the top corner to seal the edge. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Heat the oil: Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil into a deep skillet or saucepan and heat to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to maintain the temperature for crisp frying.
- Fry the egg rolls: Fry the egg rolls in batches for 2–3 minutes per side, or until they turn golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pan to preserve oil temperature.
- Drain and serve: Remove the fried egg rolls and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve warm with your choice of ranch dressing or sour cream for dipping.
Notes
- To make these in an air fryer, lightly brush or spray the egg rolls with oil and air fry at 375°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through for even crispiness.
- For extra spice, leave some jalapeño seeds in the filling or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon or substitute with a plant-based bacon alternative.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini egg roll
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
