Spicy Jalapeno Popper Egg Rolls irresistibly crispy, creamy, and fiery. A bold, crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for parties, game day, or snacking!
Author:ssam
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:12 rolls 1x
Category:Appetizer
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
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8-oz block cream cheese, softened
8 ounces (2 cups) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded*
10 slices bacon, fried & crumbled
1/2 cup diced jalapeños, membrane & seeds removed *
1/2 green thinly sliced onions
1 Tablespoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon EACH garlic powder & onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
12–14 egg roll wrappers, thawed according to package instructions*
ranch dressing, for dipping
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the jalapeños, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions, hot sauce, garlic, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Use a fork if needed to mash everything together so it is well combined.
Fill a small ramekin or cup with some water. Place one of the egg roll wrappers on a clean plate or surface with one of the corners facing you. Add 2-3 Tablespoons of the filling to the bottom half of the wrapper. See photos above.
12-14 egg roll wrappers, thawed according to package instructions*
Using your finger, moisten the bottom left and right edges. See photos above.
Begin rolling the wrapper away from you until it is halfway rolled. See photos above.
Wet the top left and right edges. Fold the corners toward the center. See photos above.
Continue rolling until it is tightly sealed. See photos above. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
Place about 4-6 egg rolls into the air fryer basket. Spray generously with spray oil. (Alternatively, heat a heavy-bottomed pot with 3-4 inches of peanut oil to 375 degrees. Fry the egg rolls for 3-4 minutes in batches. Do not overcrowd the pot.)
Air fry at 360 degrees for 7-10 minutes, flipping after 5-6 minutes and spraying again with oil. If the egg rolls are not golden after 10 minutes, continue air frying and spraying with oil until they are brown.