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    Home » Appetizers

    April 21, 2021

    Air Fried Cilantro Chicken Egg Rolls

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    Cilantro Chicken Egg Rolls are made with seasoned cubed chicken that is sautéed to perfection. Then the filling is rolled up in wraps- or egg rolls- and deep-fried, air-fried, or baked until crispy and golden.

    Finally, you can dip them into a savory and sweet Almond Cilantro Sauce! An unforgettable eating experience!


    Cilantro Chicken Egg Rolls with an amazing Cilantro Almond Dipping Sauce
    Golden Cilantro Chicken Egg Rolls perfectly wrapped and cooked! Don’t you just want to take a bite??

    I stood in the kitchen last night and had no idea what I wanted to make with the chicken I had planned to use. I was in a bit of a hurry to get some food out onto the dinner table when I got this great idea! Tex Mex inspired, this Cilantro Chicken Egg Rolls recipe was born!


    The Aim of this Recipe

    So, why did I decide on using my chicken to make this particular recipe? Well, for starters:

    If you’re making a small batch, it can be whipped up real quick!

    You can make it with minimal ingredients, probably already on hand at home.

    Requires less running around than most dishes. You can literally roll them up while sitting down!

    You can cook them as you prefer: air fry, deep fry, or bake.

    Easy to get creative with because chicken marries so well with a variety of ingredients to create a yummy filling.

    Perfect for game nights, an appetizer for potlucks or dinner parties, a great pre-dinner snack for kids when hunger hits, and a great side dish to any main meal!


    Baked or Fried Cilantro Chicken Egg Rolls with dipping sauce
    Born in a late night kitchen rush, this Cilantro Chicken Egg Roll is a must add to your menu!

    The Filling for Cilantro Chicken Egg Rolls

    For my recipe, I used simple ingredients available in my kitchen. Cubed chicken breast sautéed with some of my favorite seasonings and corn. May seem plain, but it’s actually bursting with aromatic flavors!

    What Else Can I Add to this Filling?

    • A variety of veggies that you or your family enjoy including: red, green, or yellow peppers, shredded carrots, diced onions, cabbage and whatever else your heart desires.
    • You can swap out chicken for turkey breast or seafood of choice. Or, another form of protein like beans!
    • Smashed or diced avocados marry well with cilantro and chicken and would be a great addition to this filling.
    • CHEESE! You can add any cheese you prefer from mozzarella to cheddar to edamame to a mix of your favs!

    Golden Air-Fried, Deep-Fried, or Baked Chicken Eggrolls with Almond Cilantro dipping sauce or a lime ranch dip or buffalo sauce
    Be sure to eat one as you’re cooking them, because they might be gone as soon as they hit the dinner table!

    How do I Fold Egg Rolls?

    First: Turn the wrap to make a diamond shape with a corner pointing towards you.

    Second: Add the filling in the center of the wrap horizontally.

    Third: Dip your finger into some water and rub all the edges just enough so that they are damp.

    Step One
    Steps Two and Three
    Steps Four and Five
    Step Six
    Dip Away!!
    Really get it into that dipping sauce and enjoy!
    Absolutely irresistible!

    Fourth: Fold two opposing sides toward the center.

    Fifth: Fold the side closest to you over, and press gently, but firmly on the filling so it stays in place tightly as you roll.

    Sixth: Roll the wrap up and tuck in any loose edges or sides so that none of the filling can be seen or is flowing out.


    Tips for Making Great Cilantro Chicken Egg Rolls

    • You can use shredded rotisserie chicken if you have it on hand or if you prefer rather than cubed chicken breast.
    • If deep frying the egg rolls, it’s best to brush them over with an egg wash mixture- eggs and water. This prevents them from absorbing too much oil and helps them become and remain crispy!
    • It’s best to use flavor-neutral oil that has a high smoke point when deep frying or as a spray. This includes canola oil, peanut oil, or corn oil.
    • You can deep fry in a pan that isn’t so deep. This way you save oil, and they crisp up faster. Simply cook them about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown using about an inch or so of oil.
    • If air-frying or baking, no need to brush with egg wash, simply spray them lightly with oil spray of your choice.
    • When baking, preheat oven at 4250 F and cook for about 20 minutes or until golden and crisp. Turn them over about 8 to 10 minutes in.
    • For air frying, temperature should be 4000 F and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes or until desired color and crisp are achieved. Turn over at around 3 to 4 minutes.

    Ingredients for Cilantro Chicken Egg Rolls

    Egg Rolls and Filling

    • chicken breast diced small
    • egg rolls thawed
    • olive oil
    • salt to taste
    • chili powder
    • garlic powder
    • onion powder
    • cumin powder
    • can of corn drained

    Almond Cilantro Sauce

    • white vinegar
    • raw almonds
    • olive oil
    • cilantro
    • salt
    • honey
    • cumin

    How to Make the Egg Rolls

    Egg Rolls

    1. Cut the chicken breast into cubes, add seasonings, and sauté. Add corn right before you turn off the heat.
    2. Thaw out the egg rolls ahead of time. You can spread them out a few at a time to make the folding process a little quicker.
    3. Add the chicken filling into each wrap and roll them up.
    4. Air Fry at 400 F for 6 to 8 minutes until golden and crispy. Dip in the sauce and enjoy!

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    Cilantro Chicken Egg Rolls with an amazing Cilantro Almond Dipping Sauce

    Air Fried Cilantro Chicken Egg Rolls

    Lama
    A golden crispy appetizer packed with savory flavors!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Course Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 egg rolls

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 lbs chicken breast diced small
    • 12-14 egg rolls thawed
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • salt to taste
    • ½ teaspoon chili powder
    • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ tablespoon cumin powder
    • 1 12 oz can corn drained

    Almond Cilantro Sauce

    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro
    • ¼ cup raw almonds
    • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 3 tablespoons honey
    • ⅛ teaspoon cumin

    Instructions
     

    Egg Rolls

    • Cut the chicken breast into cubes, add seasonings, and sauté. Add corn right before you turn off the heat.
    • Thaw out the egg rolls ahead of time. You can spread them out a few at a time to make the folding process a little quicker.
    • Add the chicken filling into each wrap and roll them up.
    • Air Fry at 400 F for 6 to 8 minutes until golden and crispy. Dip in the sauce and enjoy!

    Almond Cilantro Sauce

    • Put all the ingredients into a blender and mix. Or put into a bowl and mix with a hand blender. Enjoy!

    Almond Cilantro Sauce

    • Add ingredient together in a small food processor or use an immersion hand blender. Pulse until it is combined. You can choose to combine until smooth or in small pieces like I did.
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    1. Cally says

      August 12, 2021 at 8:36 pm

      5 stars
      These Cilantro Chicken Egg Rolls are amazingly delicious, crispy, crunchy, and mouthwatering.
      The instructions and pictures are very clear and easy to follow. Love this blog💖

      Reply
      • Lama says

        August 16, 2021 at 2:35 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    2. Maha says

      November 19, 2021 at 9:16 pm

      5 stars
      Made this recipe today and everyone was amazed by how delicious it came out!

      Reply
      • Lama says

        November 23, 2021 at 12:03 am

        Happy you tried this recipe and enjoyed it as much as my family did when I put it together!

        Reply
    3. Dana says

      May 27, 2022 at 7:53 pm

      5 stars
      Made these rolls the night before. They were so yummy. I also made the almond cilantro sauce with them.

      Reply

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