Why won t my egg rolls stay crispy?

If your oil is too hot, then the egg rolls wrappers will brown quickly, but won't be as crispy because there wasn't enough time for the water to evaporate. If the oil is too cold , the egg rolls will never reach peak crispiness. You can still fry without a thermometer, but it may be more trial and error.

Do I need to thaw egg rolls before frying?

Yes, you can fry frozen egg rolls without thawing them . In fact, frying them from a frozen state can help them maintain their shape and prevent them from becoming soggy. What type of oil should I use for frying frozen egg rolls? It is recommended to use vegetable or canola oil for frying frozen egg rolls.

How to make crispy egg rolls in the oven?

Brush egg rolls all over with sesame oil. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes to your desired amount of crispness . Take care not to bake them too long which can result in a hard outer layer – you're after crispy! Serve.

What's the best oil to fry egg rolls in?

Peanut oil is great for frying egg rolls as it has a high smoking point and provides a nutty flavor. If you don't have it on hand, you can use canola or corn oil. Do not use oils like sesame oil or olive oil, as they are not good candidates for deep-frying due to their low smoking point.

How long to deep fry egg rolls at 350?

Add peanut oil to clean, dry, 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or large Dutch oven until it measures about 1½ inches deep and heat over medium-high heat to 350 degrees. Using tongs, carefully add 6 egg rolls seam side down to hot oil and cook until deep golden brown, 4 to 8 minutes, flipping egg rolls halfway through frying.

How do you keep eggrolls crispy after frying?

Cool your rolls on a wire rack instead of a paper towel or plate . Regardless of whether you air fried, deep-fried, or baked your egg rolls, do not let them cool on a paper towel or plate. Instead, use a pair of tongs to set the egg rolls on a raised cooling rack with a baking sheet underneath it.

Can you prep egg rolls ahead of time?

Yes, you can make egg rolls ahead of time and store them for later use. Here's a general guide on how to do it: Prepare and Assemble:Prepare the egg roll filling with ingredients such as vegetables, meat, and seasonings.

How do you make frozen egg rolls taste better?

Frying. Frying is one of the preferred methods for cooking frozen egg rolls , since it highlights savory flavors and results in an ultra-crispy exterior.

How do you keep crispy rolls crispy?

If you want it to remain as fresh as possible, then you really have to enclose it in something like a plastic bag to retain its moisture . But the crust will be soft if you do that. For me, I just use bags to keep it fresher and then I will reheat a bun or loaf briefly to crisp the crust up again the next day.

How do you keep fried eggs from getting crispy?

Low to medium heat: Heat the pan over low to medium heat. Cooking eggs at a lower temperature helps prevent browning . Use a lid: Covering the eggs with a lid while they cook can help trap steam and heat, cooking the tops of the eggs gently without browning.

How do you reheat egg rolls and keep them crispy?

Cooking Chew recommends reheating the leftover egg rolls on a foil-covered baking sheet . Pop them in a preheated 350-degree oven and leave the egg rolls in for five minutes total, flipping them after two and a half.

Easy Crispy Southwest Egg Rolls Recipe | ~Texas Homesteader~ (2024)

by Texas Homesteader ~

I enjoy making Southwest egg rolls. They’re SO easy (and you know easy are the only recipes that fly in my Homestead kitchen!)

They’re a delicious Tex-Mex favorite around here, crispy on the outside with creamy chicken filling on the inside. I’m sharing skillet fry AND air fryer directions.

How Hard Is It To Make Homemade Egg Rolls?

Making any flavor of homemade egg rolls is incredibly easy. Just make a thick filling of some sort, roll them in a sheet of egg roll pastry and fry.

What Are Ingredients Of Southwest Egg Rolls?

Today I’m sharing how I make Southwest Egg Rolls. I’m sharing both skillet frying as well as healthier & lower fat air fryer instructions too!

You only need a few ingredients:

Chicken (I use drained canned chicken, but any leftover & shredded chicken will do here.)

Black Beans

Corn

Shredded Cheese

Minced red bell pepper & green onion

Egg Roll pastry (I found ’em in the store’s produce section)

Just plop some filling in the corner of an egg roll pastry, roll it up, seal the edges with a brush of water and fry ’em up!

How Do You Roll Up An Egg Roll Wrapper?

It’s super easy to roll up an egg roll, y’all!

Position an egg roll wrapper pastry to make a diamond shape with a point facing you.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken filling in the bottom third above the point closest to you.

Fold the bottom corner over the filling – line up the bottom corner with top corner.

Fold in both sides tucking filling in. Brush all inside edges with oil to help seal the egg roll as you roll.

Continue rolling the filling towards the top point until your egg roll is completely rolled.

How Do You Fry Egg Rolls In A Skillet?

Here’s how I cook egg rolls on a stovetop: I take out my 10″ cast-iron skillet and add enough oil to cover the bottom. (about the same quantity of oil as if I were making french fries I suppose.)

When the oil is hot I carefully add my egg rolls seam-side down in a single layer in the hot grease.

I cook them for 2-3 minutes, then flip them and continue cooking until all surfaces are golden brown and crispy.

How Long Does It Take To Cook Egg Rolls In An Air Fryer?

I prefer to make these southwest egg rolls in my air fryer. There’s less grease, calories from fat and much less mess to clean up too!

Preheat the air fryer to 375ºF.

Brush entire surface of prepared egg rolls with oil. (Don’t skip – this is what makes them crispy!)

Place egg rolls in a single layer in your air fryer – seam side down.

Cook for 6 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook another 5-6 minutes until egg rolls are fully brown & crisp.

Remove them from the air fryer and allow to cool slightly before serving.

What Dipping Sauces Go With Egg Rolls?

Since these egg rolls are Tex-Mex flavored, here are our favorite dipping sauces we enjoy with them:

Ranch Dressing – A good stand-by dipping sauce

Garlic Herb Sauce – Olive oil, garlic and fresh herbs blended together. Delightfully fresh!

Creamy Hatch Chile Sauce – Mildly spicy & creamy with a healthy yogurt base.

Some just prefer to dip their egg rolls in ketchup or mustard. Whatever you enjoy – dip away!

What Sides Go With Southwest Egg Rolls?

Here are a few of our favorite sides that pair beautifully with these homemade Southwest Egg Rolls:

Cilantro Lime Rice – my favorite pairing!

Texas-Style Spanish Rice – Easy Tex-Mex Style

Easy Pinto Beans – Made In Minutes In An Instant Pot

Ranch-Style Beans – Zesty!

Can You Freeze Homemade Egg Rolls?

You might wonder if you can freeze leftover egg rolls. Of course you can!

How To Reheat Frozen Egg Rolls

You never want to reheat frozen egg rolls in the microwave, they’ll be soggy!

Instead you can crisp them by putting frozen egg rolls in your:

Air Fryer – 370º for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway through.

Oven – 400ºF for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through.

Simple Recipe For Southwest Egg Rolls

Sure I’ll share this simple recipe for delicious, crispy Southwest Egg Rolls Enjoy!

Did you make these Southwest Egg Rolls? Please rate the recipein your comment below!

Easiest Crispy Southwest Egg Rolls

These Southwest Egg rolls are crunchy on the outside with delicious chicken filling on the inside. Fry them either on the stovetop in a skillet or make them lower fat using your air fryer. Makes about 10-12 egg rolls. #TexasHomesteader

CourseMain Course

CuisineMexican, TexMex

Keywordblack beans, chicken, corn, egg roll, mexican, TexMex

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 11 minutes

Servings 10 Eggrolls

Author Texas Homesteader

Ingredients

10-12Egg roll wrappers (there were 18 egg roll wrappers in the package we bought)
1cupCooked & shredded chicken (We use two 5-ounce cans of drained chicken)
¼cupFrozen corn(can used drained canned corn)
¼cupBlack beans, drained
1/3cupFinely diced green onions
1/2cupFinely diced red bell pepper
1cupShredded cheese( Cheddar or Pepperjack are good options)
1Jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
¼cupFinely chopped fresh cilantro
1teaspoonChili powder
½teaspoonCumin
½teaspoonSalt (or to taste)
1tablespoonOlive Oil for brushing egg roll surface(we love garlic flavored olive oil)

Instructions

Instructions For Air Fryer: (Skillet Frying Directions In Notes Below)

Preheat air fryer to 375ºF.
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
Position an egg roll wrapper to make a diamond shape with point facing you. Add 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken filling in the bottom third by the point closest to you and fold up the bottom corner over filling to align with top corner.
Fold in both sides of egg roll, tucking filling in. Brush all inside edges with oil to help seal the egg roll as you roll.
Continue rolling the filling towards the top point until your egg roll is completely rolled.
Brush oil over the surface of the egg roll (Cover completely, this is what makes the egg roll crispy).
Place each egg roll seam-side down in a single layer in the air fryer. Depending upon the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook these in batches (see regular skillet frying directions in notes)
Cook for 6 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook another 5-6 minutes until egg rolls are fully brown & crisp.
Remove from the air fryer and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Egg rolls will last 3-4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator.

Recipe Notes

To Skillet-Fry Egg Rolls: Pour vegetable oil about 1” deep into a heavy-bottom skillet. Heat the oil until hot and then fry prepared egg rolls until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes for each side.

Reheating Egg Rolls In Air Fryer: To reheat egg rolls in the air fryer, set the air fryer to 350°F and add frozen egg rolls in a single layer. Air fry & crisp for about 5 minutes, turning halfway through.

Freezing Cooked Egg Rolls: After egg rolls are cooled, place in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for 3-4 hours. Then transfer to a freezer bag (be sure to label). Can be kept in freezer for 6 months.

To Reheat Frozen Egg Rolls: Do not reheat cooked egg rolls in a microwave. For crispy egg rolls place frozen cooked egg rolls in an air fryer, crisp at 350ºF for about 5 minutes per side.

~TxH~

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