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Avocado Egg Rolls

Crispy fried egg rolls filled with creamy avocado and a zesty, nutty dipping sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Servings: 3 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 egg roll wrappers
  • 3 large avocados
  • 3 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
  • 3 tsp fresh chopped cilantro
  • 1 tsp garlic salt (with parsley flakes)
  • 1 egg (for sealing) beaten
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/4 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 pinch powdered saffron
  • 1/2 cup chopped cashews
  • 2/3 cup fresh cilantro for sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup olive oil for sauce

Instructions

  • Combine the white vinegar, balsamic vinegar, honey, and powdered saffron in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30–60 seconds until warm.
  • Transfer the warm vinegar-honey mixture to a blender or food processor and add the chopped cashews, 2/3 cup cilantro, minced garlic, sugar, black pepper, and ground cumin; puree until smooth.
  • Pour the puree into a bowl and whisk in the 1/4 cup olive oil; chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
  • In a mixing bowl, mash the avocados and stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and 3 teaspoons chopped cilantro; season with 1 teaspoon garlic salt.
  • Place one egg roll wrapper on a clean surface with a corner pointing toward you. Spoon about one-third of the avocado mixture into the center of the wrapper.
  • Fold the bottom corner up over the filling, fold the two side corners in, brush the top corner and edges with the beaten egg, then roll tightly from the bottom to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
  • Pour enough vegetable oil into a skillet to cover the bottom with about 1/4–1/2 inch of oil and heat over medium-high until shimmering.
  • Fry the egg rolls, turning as needed, until golden brown on all sides, about 3–5 minutes total; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Serve the egg rolls hot with the chilled cashew-cilantro dipping sauce.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • blender or food processor
  • skillet or frying pan
  • Measuring spoons
  • measuring cups
  • pastry brush
  • spatula or tongs
  • microwave-safe bowl (optional)

Notes

  • To ripen avocados faster, place unripe avocados in a brown paper bag with an apple or banana for 2–3 days.
  • To bake, preheat oven to 425°F and bake about 20 minutes until golden brown.
  • To air fry, preheat to 400°F, spray egg rolls with olive oil, and cook 7–8 minutes, flipping halfway.