Jalapeno Popper Egg Rolls are a combination of two classic and popular appetizers. This unique appetizer features a light and crispy egg roll wrapper stuffed jalapeno, cheese and bacon. A must try finger food!
Jalapeno Popper Egg Rolls Recipe
Jalapeno poppers have always been and always will be one of my favorite appetizers. With many variations such as bacon wrapped, coated in breadcrumbs and deep fried, made into a dip and more.
If you have ever tried making jalapeno poppers, whether they were bacon wrapped or coated in breadcrumbs and deep fried you may have experienced the filling leaking out while cooking. One of the benefits of jalapeno popper egg rolls is the egg roll wrapper locks in the filling! If you love jalapeno poppers as much as I do you have to try my Jalapeno Popper Chicken Dip and Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups too!
Egg roll wrappers bubble up while cooking, leaving a light and crispy exterior. The filing of these egg rolls has a bit of heat from the jalapeno but it is not overly spicy as jalapenos are on the milder side. Cream cheese, bacon, mozzarella and cheddar cheese create the perfect creamy filling for these egg rolls. These are a must try!
I have included 3 cooking methods in the recipe below, air fried, deep fried stove top and oven baked. My personal favorite way to cook egg rolls is air fried. Not only is it a healthier option with less oil used but it is also much quicker as you don’t need to hover over the oven frying egg rolls in batches. Instead just pop them in the air fryer, set it and come back to perfectly cooked egg rolls.
What is in Jalapeno Popper Egg Rolls?
- Jalapeno Peppers – you can’t make jalapeno poppers without jalapenos. They are on the lower level of spice once the seeds are removed.
- Cream Cheese – the creamy filling of these egg rolls comes from cream cheese which does not fully melt while cooking making it the perfect base for the filling.
- Mozzarella and Cheddar Cheese – I love the flavor combination of mozzarella and cheddar but you can use any mix of your favorite cheese. For an added kick of spice use a spicy cheese, such as jalapeno Monterrey Jack!
- Bacon – does bacon really need an introduction? Bacon makes everything better, including these egg rolls!
- Garlic Powder and Salt – feel free to add chili flakes for an extra kick of spice.
- Egg Roll Wrappers – egg roll wrappers are found in the refrigerator section of grocery stores (beside the chilled salad dressings and tofu).
- For a gluten free option use rice paper rolls instead.
How to Make Jalapeno Popper Egg Rolls
Full Printable Recipe at Bottom of Page
1 In a medium sized bowl, combine the cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, garlic powder and salt. Mix until evenly combined.
2 Spoon 1 – 2 tablespoons of the cheese filling into each jalapeno half.
3 To assemble the egg rolls place one stuffed jalapeno half in the center on the egg roll wrapper.
4 Dip your finger in water and wet the edges of the egg roll wrapper.
5 Fold in two opposite corners to the center and then tightly roll.
6 Repeat with remaining egg roll wrappers.
Cooking Methods
AIR FRYER COOKING METHOD
Brush both sides of the egg rolls with oil and Air Fry at 400°F for 5-10 minutes or until golden brown.
STOVE TOP COOKING METHOD
Heat a deep pot with oil on medium heat. Fry the egg rolls in small batches for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
OVEN BAKING METHOD
Brush the egg rolls with oil on both sides. Place directly on a sheet pan lined with tin foil OR on a sheet pan with a rack. Bake at 400°F for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Flip halfway through cooking and brush with more oil as needed.
Allow the egg rolls to cool for 2-3 minutes. The cheese filling will be very hot.
Serve and enjoy!
How to Reheat Jalapeno Popper Egg Rolls
Use one of these 3 options to reheat your egg rolls:
AIR FRYER REHEATING METHOD
Air Fry the cooked egg rolls at 400°F for 5 minutes, flipping halfway through. The egg roll wrapper will get crispy on the outside.
OVEN REHEATING METHOD
Place cooked egg rolls directly on a sheet pan lined with tin foil OR on a sheet pan with a rack. Bake at 400°F for 5 minutes. Flip halfway through reheating. The egg roll wrapper will get crispy on the outside.
MICROWAVE REHEATING METHOD
Microwave in 15 second intervals until warmed through (note: this reheating method will not make the egg roll wrapper crispy).
Looking for More Easy Appetizers?
Try some of my most popular recipes!
- Feta Bruschetta – level up your regular bruschetta with salty feta and tangy balsamic glaze! Perfect for game day, movie nights or family gatherings.
- Sweet Chili Chicken Wonton Tacos – cute and little wonton tacos loaded with sweet chili seasoned chicken and a simple Asian slaw. Better than Apple Bee’s takeout!
- Mexican Street Corn Dip – a dippable version of classic Elotes (Street Corn)! This dip is perfect for a summer BBQ or game day.
Enjoy!
– Sab
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Jalapeno Popper Egg Rolls
Equipment
- Air Fryer for air fried cooking method
- Oven for pan fried or baked cooking method
Ingredients
- 6 jalapenos, halved, seeds and stem removed
- 8 oz cream cheese, 1 brick, 226 grams, room temperature
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 10 slices bacon, cooked and cut into small pieces
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp oil, for cooking
- 12 egg roll wrappers
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, combine the cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, cooked bacon, garlic powder and salt. Mix until evenly combined.
- Spoon 1 – 2 tablespoons of the cheese filling into each jalapeno half.
- To assemble the egg rolls place one stuffed jalapeno half in the center on the egg roll wrapper.
- Dip your finger in water and wet the edges of the egg roll wrapper.
- Fold in two opposite corners to the center and then tightly roll.
- Repeat with remaining egg roll wrappers.
- AIR FRYER COOKING METHODBrush both sides of the egg rolls with oil and Air Fry at 400°F for 5-10 minutes or until golden brown.STOVE TOP COOKING METHODHeat a deep pot with oil on medium heat. Fry the egg rolls in small batches for 5 minutes or until golden brown.OVEN BAKING METHODBrush the egg rolls with oil on both sides. Place directly on a sheet pan lined with tin foil OR on a sheet pan with a rack. Bake at 400°F for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Flip halfway through cooking and brush with more oil as needed.
- Allow the egg rolls to cool for 2-3 minutes. The cheese filling will be very hot.
- Serve and enjoy!