Description
Crispy chicken-filled Southwestern avocado egg rolls combine tangy flavors with crunchy textures. Mexican-inspired ingredients create delightful appetizers you’ll devour with zesty cilantro-lime dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 egg roll wrappers
- 3 avocados, halved, peeled, and seeded
- 1 Roma tomato, diced
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- 1 cup vegetable oil (946 mL / 32 fl oz)
- ¾ cup fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsps mayonnaise
- 2 tbsps chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and deveined (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime (2 times)
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Blend cilantro, sour cream, jalapeno, mayonnaise, garlic, and lime juice in a food processor until velvety. Season with salt and pepper, then let the flavors meld and intensify while preparing the remaining components.
- Filling Creation: Mash avocados in a mixing bowl, gently folding in diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper, ensuring a balanced and vibrant mixture that promises rich flavor profiles.
- Wrapper Assembly: Position egg roll wrappers and centralize a generous portion of avocado filling. Meticulously fold and seal edges using water, creating compact parcels that will maintain structural integrity during frying.
- Frying Technique: Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully submerge prepared egg rolls, cooking each side for 2-3 minutes until achieving a golden-brown, crispy exterior with an audible crunch.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer crisp egg rolls to a serving plate, accompanying them with the previously prepared cilantro dipping sauce. The harmonious combination of temperatures and textures will elevate the dining experience, creating a memorable gastronomic moment.
Notes
- Sauce Prep Tip: Blend cilantro sauce ingredients at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to develop and intensify.
- Oil Temperature Alert: Maintain consistent medium-high heat around 350-375°F for perfect crispy golden egg rolls without burning.
- Sealing Technique: Moistening wrapper edges with water ensures tight seal, preventing filling leakage during frying and creating clean, professional-looking rolls.
- Serving Strategy: Drain fried egg rolls on paper towels to remove excess oil and maintain crisp texture, serving immediately for maximum crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg