Description
Crispy California avocado egg rolls bring irresistible fusion flavors to your appetizer lineup. Packed with creamy avocado, tangy cilantro, and zesty spices, these golden-brown rolls offer a delightful crunch you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 avocados, halved, peeled, and seeded
- 8 egg roll wrappers
- 1 Roma tomato, diced
- ¼ cup diced red onion
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- Juice of 1 lime
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Cooking and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup vegetable oil (946 milliliters / 32 fluid ounces)
- ¾ cup fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and deveined (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Craft the vibrant cilantro dipping sauce by blending fresh cilantro, sour cream, optional jalapeno, mayonnaise, garlic, and lime juice in a food processor until silky smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then set aside to allow flavors to meld and intensify.
- Prepare a heavy-bottomed skillet by heating vegetable oil over medium-high heat, creating the perfect environment for achieving crispy golden exteriors.
- Transform ripe avocados into a luscious filling by gently mashing them in a mixing bowl. Incorporate diced tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, fresh cilantro, and a zesty splash of lime juice. Season with salt and pepper, tasting and adjusting to create a harmonious blend of flavors.
- Lay out egg roll wrappers and spoon a generous portion of the avocado mixture onto the center of each wrapper. Carefully fold and seal the edges using water, creating neat parcels that will prevent the filling from escaping during frying.
- Carefully lower the prepared egg rolls into the hot oil, monitoring the temperature to ensure even cooking. Fry each side for 2-3 minutes until they transform into golden-brown, crispy delights with a satisfying crunch.
- Transfer the perfectly fried egg rolls to a serving plate, accompanied by the prepared cilantro dipping sauce. The contrasting temperatures and textures will create a memorable culinary experience that tantalizes the taste buds.
Notes
- Crushing fresh herbs and mixing creamy ingredients transforms a basic sauce into a zesty flavor bomb that elevates the entire dish.
- Heating oil to the perfect temperature ensures crispy, golden-brown exteriors that crackle with each delightful bite.
- Combining ripe avocados with bright, fresh ingredients creates a filling that bursts with vibrant Mexican-inspired flavors and unexpected texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg