Air Fryer Portuguese Chouriço Egg Rolls
A smoky, creamy Portuguese twist on a classic appetizer. Featuring ground chouriço, savory aromatics, and a rich cream cheese center—all air-fried to golden perfection in 10 minutes.
Servings: 8 egg rolls
Calories: 355cal
Cost: $10
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- large skillet
- cutting board & knife
- Stovetop
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 16 large egg roll wrappers
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup sweet onion diced
- 16 ounces ground Chouriço *I prefer Michael's brand
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon red pepper hot sauce
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- Avocado oil spray *to coat egg rolls before air frying
Instructions
- Melt butter; sauté onion and garlic (1 min).
- Cook chouriço and spices until deep red (5 mins).
- Stir in hot sauce and cream cheese until melted.
- Roll 3 tbsp of filling into each wrapper; seal tightly.
- Spray with oil; cook at 400°F for 10 mins, rotating halfway.
- Serve warm with optional dipping sauce.
Notes
Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.
Pro Tip: For the ultimate crunch, ensure your air fryer is preheated and the egg rolls are placed in a single layer with space between them for maximum airflow.
Nutrition
Serving: 1egg roll | Calories: 355cal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 366mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 664IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg