Description
Crispy avocado egg rolls bring Mexican street food flair to your kitchen, blending creamy avocado with zesty seasonings. Guests will devour these golden-brown delights, craving the perfect balance of crunch and smooth filling with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 avocados, halved, peeled, and seeded
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Fresh Produce:
- ½ cup tomatoes, diced
- ⅓ cup onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and deveined
- 1 clove garlic
- Juice of 1 lime
Seasonings and Condiments:
- Salt
- Black pepper
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
Instructions
- Craft a velvety, herbaceous dipping sauce by pureeing fresh cilantro, tangy sour cream, fiery jalapeño, creamy mayonnaise, pungent garlic, and zesty lime juice until completely smooth.
- Delicately adjust the sauce’s flavor profile with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, then set aside for later.
- Tenderly mash ripe avocados using a fork, creating a rustic texture with gentle pressure.
- Incorporate diced tomatoes, finely chopped onion, chopped cilantro, vibrant lime juice, and season with salt and black pepper to create a robust filling.
- Position an egg roll wrapper on a clean, flat surface with diamond orientation.
- Carefully center a generous dollop of the avocado mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Execute precise folding techniques: firmly tuck the bottom point over the filling, neatly fold side corners inward, and roll upward with controlled tension.
- Moisten the final wrapper edge with water, creating a secure seal to prevent unraveling during cooking.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven until it reaches a consistent medium-high temperature.
- Introduce egg rolls in small batches, allowing each to transform into a golden, crispy exterior through 2-3 minutes of frying per side.
- Transfer the freshly fried rolls onto a paper towel-lined surface to absorb excess oil.
- Serve piping hot, accompanied by the prepared cilantro dipping sauce for an explosive flavor experience.
Notes
- Customize the heat by adjusting jalapeño quantity, allowing spice lovers and mild-flavor fans to enjoy the egg rolls equally.
- Replace sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-rich dipping sauce that maintains creamy texture.
- Use gluten-free egg roll wrappers to make the recipe celiac-friendly without compromising crispy exterior.
- Roll egg rolls tightly to prevent oil seepage and ensure even, golden-
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg