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Air Fryer Mini Jalapeno Popper Egg Rolls
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🛒 Quick Ingredients
📋 Complete Ingredients List
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🍳 Quick Cooking Steps
In mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, crumbled bacon, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper until well mixed
Lay one egg roll wrapper on clean surface in diamond shape with corner pointing toward you
Place 2 tablespoons of filling in center of wrapper
Brush edges of wrapper with beaten egg
Fold bottom corner up over filling, then fold in left and right corners
Roll tightly toward top corner, sealing with egg wash
Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling
Place assembled egg rolls on parchment-lined baking sheet seam side down
Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes
Lightly spray air fryer basket with cooking spray
Arrange egg rolls in single layer in basket not touching, spray tops generously with oil
Cook at 375°F for 6 minutes, then carefully flip each egg roll
Spray flipped side with oil and cook additional 6 minutes until golden brown and crispy
Let cool 3 minutes before serving to prevent cheese from being too hot
🔧 Kitchen Tools & Equipment
📋 Complete Tools List
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowl
- Small bowl for egg wash
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Pastry brush
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
⚡ Quick Cooking Tips
Wear gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid skin irritation
Soften cream cheese completely for easier mixing and spreading
Seal egg rolls tightly to prevent filling from leaking during cooking
Don't skip spraying oil for maximum crispiness and golden color
Let egg rolls cool slightly before eating as filling will be very hot
Use toothpick to check that wrappers are completely sealed before cooking
📊 Nutrition Facts
📦 Storage & Meal Prep
🥶 Storage Instructions
- Store cooled egg rolls in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days
- Layer with parchment paper to prevent sticking
- Keep dipping sauce separate until serving
- Do not store while still warm as it creates condensation
⏰ Make Ahead Tips
- Prepare filling up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate
- Assemble egg rolls up to 12 hours ahead store covered in refrigerator
- Freeze uncooked egg rolls for up to 1 month
- Prepare dipping sauces ahead and refrigerate
❄️ Freezing Guide
- Freeze uncooked assembled egg rolls on baking sheet until solid
- Transfer to freezer bags for up to 2 months
- Cook from frozen add 5-7 minutes to cooking time
- Do not thaw before cooking for best texture and crispiness
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve with ranch dressing sour cream or sweet chili sauce for dipping
- Pair with fresh vegetable sticks and guacamole
- Great as appetizer for parties or game day
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges
- Serve alongside tortilla chips and salsa
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Not seeding jalapeños makes filling too spicy for some palates
- Overfilling wrappers causes bursting during cooking
- Not sealing edges properly allows filling to leak out
- Skipping egg wash results in wrappers not staying sealed
- Overcrowding air fryer basket causes uneven cooking and soggy texture
- Not spraying enough oil prevents golden crispy exterior
🎨 Recipe Variations
- Vegetarian version omit bacon and add sautéed mushrooms or black beans
- Extra spicy add diced serrano peppers or cayenne to filling
- Buffalo style mix buffalo sauce into cream cheese filling
- Pizza flavor add pepperoni and mozzarella instead of cheddar
- Tex-Mex add corn black beans and Mexican cheese blend
- Ranch seasoning mix ranch seasoning packet into cream cheese
❓ Quick Cooking Q&A
Yes remove all seeds and membranes from jalapeños or use mild peppers like poblanos instead.
Yes but egg roll wrappers are thicker and hold up better. Spring rolls will be more delicate.
Seal edges well with egg wash don't overfill and make sure wrappers are completely sealed before cooking.
Yes simply omit bacon or substitute with vegetarian bacon bits or sautéed mushrooms.
Cheddar is traditional but pepper jack monterey jack or Mexican blend all work great.
