Air Fryer Tex Mex Egg Rolls
This recipe was inspired by the desire to make taquitos, but I couldn’t roll the taquito without the corn tortilla cracking so I decided to stuff the filling in a vegan egg roll wrapper instead. I’m seriously in love with how these turned out. Serve them for lunch or dinner or as an appetizer. The crispy egg roll wrapper combined with the Tex Mex filling are a convenient make-ahead meal, snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms. white or bella
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 - 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 1/2 teaspoons salt-free Taco Seasoning
2 cups riced cauliflower
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 package Vegan Egg Roll Wrappers, I like the Nasoya brand
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Serve with Salsa, plant-based Sour Cream, and Guacamole
Instructions
For filling, in a large saucepan cook mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, and garlic over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes or until onion begins to turn translucent, stirring occasionally. You may need to add a tablespoon of water periodically to prevent ingredients from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Stir in beans, cauliflower, tomato paste, lime juice, and taco seasoning. Cook for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust taco seasoning.
To assemble, lay an egg roll on a clean surface, oriented in a diamond shape with a corner facing you. Brush some of the cornstarch slurry mixture along the top half of the wrapper. Scoop about 3 tablespoons of the filling into the center of the wrapper. Do not overfill. Fold the lower third of the wrapper over the filling, then fold in both the left and right corners, it should resemble an envelope at this point. Roll up from the bottom to the top to form a log. Press gently along the seam to seal, brushing on more of the cornstarch mixture if needed.
Place on an air fryer tray or basket and cover with a damp towel to prevent the wrapper from drying out. Repeat until the filling is gone. Make sure the egg rolls are not touching.
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Depending on the size of your air fryer you may need to cook these in batches. Just make sure those that are not in the oven remain covered with a damp towel.
Air fry for 10-12 minutes, gently turning them over halfway through the cooking time.
Serve with Salsa, plant-based Sour Cream, and Guacamole
