Ingredients
1 pack egg roll wrappers
Fry oil (if deep frying)
2 ears of corn on the cob or 1 ½ cans of corn, drained
8 oz block of cream cheese, room temperature
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 jalapeños, diced
1 shallot, diced
Pinch of salt and pepper
1 tsp Tajín chili lime seasoning
½ cup sour cream
Juice of 2 limes
¼ cup cilantro
½ avocado
Pinch of salt (for the sauce)
Instructions
- Allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature by setting it out for 45 minutes, or microwave it for 30–45 seconds to soften.
- Grill, broil, or pan-sear the corn until lightly charred. If using canned corn, drain and pat it dry.
- In a large bowl, combine the charred corn, cream cheese, mozzarella, diced jalapeños, shallot, salt, pepper, and Tajín seasoning. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Lay an egg roll wrapper in a diamond shape. Place about 1 tablespoon of the filling near the bottom corner.
- Roll up the wrapper halfway, then wet the edges with a little water. Fold the side corners in, and continue rolling to seal the egg roll.
- To deep fry: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry the egg rolls for 3–4 minutes per side until they are golden brown and crispy.
- To air fry: Spray the egg rolls with cooking spray and cook them at 390°F (200°C) for 6 minutes. Flip them and cook for another 6 minutes until golden and crispy.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, avocado, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Serve the crispy egg rolls hot with the avocado-lime dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
Try swapping mozzarella for other cheeses like cheddar or pepper jack for a different flavor.
Adjust the amount of jalapeños to control the heat. You can also add diced serrano peppers for an extra kick.
For a vegetarian version, replace the cream cheese with a plant-based option, and use dairy-free mozzarella.
For even more flavor, top with crumbled cotija cheese, fresh cilantro, or a squeeze of lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying or Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll
- Calories: Varies based on ingredients
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- Fat: Varies based on ingredients
- Saturated Fat: Varies based on ingredients
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies based on ingredients
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Varies based on ingredients
- Fiber: Varies based on ingredients
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- Cholesterol: Varies based on ingredients