These Chili’s copycat Southwest Egg Rolls are filled with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, red peppers, pepper jack cheese and spinach, all rolled in a crispy flour tortilla.
Don’t forget the creamy avocado ranch dip to go along with them!
If you’re looking for the BEST copycat recipe from Chili’s this is it! I’m absolutely obsessed with them.
Southwestern Egg Rolls
My daughter has been begging to go to Chili’s to get their Triple Dipper appetizer for weeks. We finally took the kids and sure enough these egg rolls were on that triple dipper plate. They were gone in seconds and I knew instantly I could easily recreate these at home.
Ingredients Needed for Southwest Egg Roll Recipe
Here’s what you’ll need in order to make this crispy southwest egg roll recipe at home. As always, you can find the full list of ingredients located in the printable recipe card below.
- Flour Tortillas – soft taco size tortillas make the perfect size for an appetizer, but you can also use larger tortillas if you want to make them meal size.
- Shredded Chicken – use rotisserie chicken or my slow cooker chicken
- Black Beans – rinsed and drained
- Corn – drained corn from a can works perfectly
- Red Bell Pepper – finely chopped
- Pepper Jack Cheese – adds a punch of spice and creaminess to the egg roll filling.
- Spinach – just a little bit for some added color and nutrients, make sure to chop finely
- Lime Juice – to brighten all the flavors in the filling
- Cumin and Salt – these two seasonings bring it all together
- Vegetable Oil – for frying the egg rolls
How To Make Southwest Egg Rolls
This recipe comes together in just a few minutes, it’s so easy!
Combine Egg Roll Filling
Start by combining the egg roll filling in a large bowl. Season everything with freshly squeezed lime juice, cumin and salt.
PRO TIP: I love using my veggie chopper to make small dices with the red bell pepper. It saves me so much time and everything is uniform in size!
Fill Tortillas
Warm the tortillas in the microwave until they’re soft and pliable. If the the tortillas are too stiff they wont want to roll up easily and could crack.
Place about 1/3 cup of the filling in the middle of each tortilla and fold in the sides and then roll up to enclose everything.
PRO TIP: Use a wooden toothpick to secure the folded edge down. If you don’t do this, you run the risk of the tortilla opening up when frying.
Fry Until Golden Brown
I whipped out my handy deep fryer to get these southwest egg rolls nice and crisp, but you can also fry them up in a couple inches of oil on the stove top.
Tips For Frying
Make sure your oil is at 365 – 370 degrees F. before placing the egg rolls in.
- If your oil is not hot enough when placing the item in, it will get oversaturated with oil and soak it up, rather than creating a crisp outside.
- If your oil is too hot you run the risk of burning the outside of the egg roll, while leaving the inside underdone.
Don’t overcrowd the pan when frying. Placing too many items in the hot oil will bring the temperature down too quickly, resulting in the risk of the egg rolls becoming oversaturate with oil. I like to fry two or three egg rolls at a time.
I’m using vegetable oil to fry these egg rolls, but you could also use a canola oil if you prefer.
Make Ahead and Storage
If you’re wanting to make these ahead of time, you’re in luck! They are fantastic for prepping ahead of the party or big game.
You can make wrap up the egg rolls and place them (uncooked) in an air tight container for up to 2 days. Simply heat up your oil and fry when ready to enjoy.
You can also store any leftover egg rolls (cooked) in the fridge for up to 3 days. Pop the cooked egg rolls in an air fryer or oven to re-crisp up and enjoy.
Air Fryer or Oven Option
If you’re not interested in frying these southwestern egg rolls, you can also pop them in the air fryer or oven and bake them until crisp. They wont have that beautiful golden brown shell, but they’ll still be delicious.
Spritz with non-stick cooking spray or oil and air fry at 360 degrees for 10 to 20 minutes or an oven at 400 degrees, rotating half way to make sure all sides get crisp.
All the delicious flavors of Tex-Mex and Southwest wrapped up in a golden crispy tortilla… what’s not to love?!
More CopyCat Recipes To Try
Here are a few more yummy copycat recipes you’re sure to love.
- Chicken Enchilada Soup – another Chili’s copycat that’s spot on!
- Kung Pao Chicken – a Panda Express copycat that’s sure to please.
- Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits – so buttery and delicious you can’t stop at one.
- Avocado Egg Rolls – Cheesecake factory dupe that is too good to resist.
Before you try any of the recipes above, you’ve gotta give these Southwest Egg Rolls a try! I know you’re going to love them.
Crispy Southwest Egg Roll Recipe
Ingredients
For Southwest Egg Rolls
- 10 flour tortillas, soft taco size
- 1 cup rotisserie chicken, shredded and cooked
- 15 oz black beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup corn, drained
- ⅓ cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 cup spinach, finely chopped
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp lime juice
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp salt
- 6 cups vegetable oil, for frying
For Avocado Ranch Dip
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayo
- ½ large avocado
- 1 ½ tbsp ranch dressing mix
- 2 tsp lime juice
- ¼ cup cilantro
Instructions
For Southwest Egg Rolls
- Heat tortillas in microwave until they're soft and pliable (about 1 minute). Set aside.
- Combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, bell pepper, spinach, pepper jack cheese, lime juice, cumin and salt and in a large bowl and stir till combined.
- Place about ⅓ to ½ cup of filling in the center of each tortilla and roll up, burrito style, so all sides enclose the filling. Use a toothpick to secure the egg roll closed.
- Heat the oil to 365 degrees F. Once hot, add a couple egg rolls at a time, cooking until they're golden brown and crisp on all sides. This should only take about 3 to 4 minutes. Place fried egg roll on a paper towel lined plate. Slice in half to serve.
For Avocado Ranch Dip
- Combine the ingredients for the avocado ranch dip in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. If the dip is too thick add a little milk to thin it out to your desired consistency. Serve with the egg rolls.
