Mini Jalapeño Popper Egg Rolls (Printable)

Crispy egg rolls stuffed with cream cheese, cheddar, Monterey Jack, and fresh jalapeños for a spicy, creamy appetizer.

# 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 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - ½ teaspoon salt
09 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Assembly

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

→ For Frying

12 - Vegetable oil for deep frying

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine cream cheese, cheddar, Monterey Jack, diced jalapeños, green onions, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. 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 Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between shattering crispy wrappers and cool creamy filling is absolutely addictive
  • They come together faster than you would think and freeze beautifully for unexpected guests
02 -
  • Cold filling is the enemy here because it makes the wrappers tear when you try to roll them
  • The oil temperature will drop when you add the egg rolls so adjust your heat between batches
03 -
  • Use a kitchen scale to portion the filling so every egg roll has the same amount
  • Let the fried egg rolls cool for at least two minutes before serving or the filling will burn your mouth

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