If you love the Southwestern Egg Rolls appetizer from Chili's restaurant, then you will love this air fryer version! No frying oil needed and so easy to make!
Spray a 5-quart air fryer basket with nonstick olive oil cooking spray. Set aside.
Place 1 pound cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small chunks, 1/3 cup corn, 1/3 cup finely red bell pepper, 1/4 cup sliced green onion, 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed, 1 cup fresh spinach, coarsely chopped and 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese into a large bowl. Stir together well. Set aside.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon paprika and ¼ teaspoon onion powder.
Sprinkle this spice mixture over the chicken mixture and stir well to combine. Set aside
Pour some water in a small bowl (this is going to help seal the egg roll wrappers as you roll them.)
Place an egg roll wrapper from 1 package egg roll wrappers on a cutting board or other clean surface. Lay it out like a diamond shape with one of the pointed ends pointing towards you. Use a ⅓ measuring cup to place some filling across the middle of the egg roll wrapper.
Tuck the bottom corner (the one pointing towards you) over and slightly under the filling. Fold each of the side points over the middle.
Brush water (using a pastry brush or your fingers) over the remaining top part of the wrapper. Fold the wrapper up tight to seal the egg roll.
Spray the top and sides of each egg roll with nonstick olive oil spray.
Place the egg rolls into the air fryer with the sealed side facing down. Do not overcrowd the basket. You need to leave at least ½ inch to an inch of space around each egg roll. Cook in batches if necessary.
Then spray the upward facing side of the egg rolls with olive oil non-stick spray (now all surfaces should be sprayed).
Bake at 375F for 5 minutes, flip them over and bake for another 5 minutes. (air fryer does not need to be preheated)
Serve with your favorite sauce.
Notes
Olive oil non-stick spray is best for air fryers as they don’t gunk up the basket like other nonstick sprays.
Storebought rotisserie chicken can be used for easier and faster preparation.
You can make the chicken breasts in the air Freyr as well with this recipe.
This recipe was tested with a 5-quart basket air fryer since this is the most popular and common type of air fryer people own. I have not tested it in any other type of air fryer so use your best judgment and knowledge of your own air fryer when making these.
It’s important to spray the egg rolls well with the non-stick olive oil spray so that they will crisp up in the air fryer.
Store these covered in the fridge and they'll last 3-4 days. Or you can freeze them for 2-3 months.