Copycat Cheesecake Factory Tex Mex Egg Rolls are a perfect game-day recipe with a Southwest chicken mix and an avocado cream dip! Try today!
Meaty, homemade egg rolls are a popular Appetizer, game-day snack and crowd pleasing party food. These delicious Tex-Mex Egg Rolls are a favorite in our house, especially with that addicting avocado dip. For more fun twists on Classic Egg Rolls, check out my Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls and Korean Ground Beef Egg Rolls.
Table of contents
- Sabrina’s Cheesecake Factory Tex Mex Egg Rolls (Copycat) Recipe
- Ingredients
- Kitchen Tools and Equipment
- How to Make Tex Mex Egg Rolls
- Recipe Card
- Chef’s Note: Why I Make Egg Rolls at Home
- Can This Be Made Ahead?
- Nutritional Facts
- How to Make Avocado Dipping Sauce
- More Dipping Sauce Ideas
- How to Store
- Alternative Cooking Methods
- Frequent Questions
- Variations
- Related Recipes
Sabrina’s Cheesecake Factory Tex Mex Egg Rolls (Copycat) Recipe
You are going to LOVE my Cheesecake Factory Tex Mex Egg Rolls Copycat recipe! Perfectly crispy wrappers filled with spiced chicken, beans, corn, bell peppers, onions, garlic, cilantro and cheddar cheese. A cool and creamy avocado cilantro dipping sauce to dunk the hot, freshly fried egg rolls. They are a dream come true!
Some of my most popular recipes on this site are my Cheesecake Factory Copycats. It’s one of my favorite restaurants and I spend a lot of time in the kitchen getting the flavors just right so every bite is a spot-on copycat. Be sure to check out my whole collection with fan favorites like Cheesecake Factory Louisiana Chicken Pasta and Cheesecake Factory Spicy Cashew Chicken.
Ingredients
- Vegetable Oil: This is used for sauteing the chicken and aromatics. You can substitute with olive oil or canola oil if preferred.
- Chicken: You’ll need 2 cups of cooked chicken breasts. You can use leftover chicken like Rotisserie Chicken or quickly cook up some raw chicken breasts. Dice the chicken into small pieces.
- Aromatics: The chicken gets cooked with some chopped onion and minced garlic, plus the spices, to give the filling an extra layer of flavor.
- Spices: To give these egg rolls Southwestern Tex Mex flavoring, you’ll need cumin and chili power, plus a little salt for balance.
- Egg Roll Filling: Black beans, corn, and tomatoes are a classic combo to add to any dish and make it Tex-Mex.
- Cheese: A little cheese in each egg roll just makes the filling extra delicious!
- Egg Roll Wrappers: You can look for these in the refrigerated section or in the international section at the grocery store.
- Avocado Dipping Sauce: This is made with 4 ingredients – Cream Cheese, Sour Cream, Cilantro, and Avocado. Just blend them together.
Kitchen Tools and Equipment
- Oil Thermometer: You’re looking for 350 degrees on your oil here. Everything inside is cooked but you want a good golden brown exterior and some melted cheese action inside.
- Tongs: I normally use the pigtail flipper for frying but because this has a filling to protect definitely go with tongs. Slotted spoons or spatulas invite oil burns if the egg rolls fall back in (trust me on this one).
- Cooling Rack: Don’t cool on napkins or paper towels, they will cause steam to build up and a soggy half of your egg roll!
How to Make Tex Mex Egg Rolls
Time needed: 40 minutes.
- Prepare the Avocado Dipping Sauce
Blend cream cheese, sour cream, cilantro leaves, and avocado in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate while you work on the egg rolls.
- Saute the Chicken Mixture
In a hot skillet with oil, saute diced chicken, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and salt.
- Mix the Filling
Add corn, black beans, diced bell pepper, tomato, cheese, and cilantro to the skillet and stir together.
- Assemble the Egg Rolls
Place a spoonful of the Southwest chicken mixture in the center of an egg roll wrapper. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, tuck in the sides, and roll tightly, sealing the edges of the wrapper with water.
- Fry the Egg Rolls
Heat oil in a deep pan to around 375 degrees. Carefully fry a few egg rolls at a time until golden brown and crispy. Turn them to cook evenly.
- Drain and Serve
Remove the egg rolls from the oil and let them drain on a cooling rack, not on paper towel. Serve hot with the chilled avocado dipping sauce.
Recipe Card
Ingredients
TEX MEX EGG ROLLS
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil , plus more for frying
- 2 cups chicken breasts , cooked and diced
- 1/2 yellow onion , diced
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup corn
- 1 green bell pepper , diced
- 1 Roma tomato , diced finely and dried on paper towel
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 package egg roll wrappers , 24 count
AVOCADO DIPPING SAUCE
- 8 ounces cream cheese , softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 bunch cilantro , stems removed
- 1/2 avocado
Instructions
Avocado Dipping Sauce
- In a food processor, add the cream cheese, sour cream, cilantro leaves and avocado. Pulse and blend until a smooth creamy sauce.
- Transfer to a bowl. Chill in the refrigerator while you make the egg rolls. Stir a few times and serve.
Tex Mex Egg Rolls
- Add the vegetable oil to a cast iron skillet on high heat with the chicken, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder and kosher salt.
- Stir and cook for 1 minute before turning off the heat.
- Add in the corn, black beans, bell pepper, tomato, cheddar cheese and cilantro and stir together.
- Add 3 tablespoons of the mixture to the middle of an egg roll wrapper.
- Starting from the bottom left pull corner over the meat, then fold the two sides in.
- Wet the edges and roll tightly.
- Set a pan to heat with canola oil, about an inch high would do the trick.
- Heat the oil until it's 375 degrees.
- Add 3-4 egg rolls to the hot oil, careful not to overcrowd the pan.
- Fry until the outside is golden brown.
- Once they have browned, you can take them out and dry them on a cooling rack or brown paper bag.
- Serve hot with the avocado dipping sauce.
Notes
Nutrition
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Chef’s Note: Why I Make Egg Rolls at Home
Egg rolls are best enjoyed within minutes of them being fried and in the time it takes for any delivery driver to bring them, no matter how close they are to my house, that window closes. So instead, I’ve learned to master them at home and I like to keep egg roll wrappers on hand for takeout nights. I just use whatever tasty filling ingredients I have in my fridge and fry them up while we wait for the rest of our food to be delivered. I don’t have to sacrifice crispy, hot egg rolls and we still get to enjoy a night of ordering in dinner.
Can This Be Made Ahead?
You can either fill and roll the egg rolls and freeze them before cooking or you can make the filling ahead of time and roll and fry them when you’re ready to serve.
Nutritional Facts
How to Make Avocado Dipping Sauce
Making the Creamy Avocado Sauce is super easy! The creamy avocado sauce is a mixture of 8 ounces cream cheese, ¼ cup sour cream, 1 bunch cilantro, and ½ avocado just blended together. If you’d like a bit of a kick you can add in a teaspoon of cayenne pepper or ½ a jalapeno.
More Dipping Sauce Ideas
- Sour Cream: Sour cream is plain and simple and everyone loves it!
- Nacho Dip: Rotel tomatoes with homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce.
- Ranch: So many people I know say ranch is the dip for everything, ever. Bonus points if you make your own Homemade Ranch Dressing!
- Spicy Mayo: Take the spicy route with 1 cup mayo, 2 tablespoons Sriracha, and a mix in of your favorite hot peppers.
How to Store
- Storing: Place cooled egg rolls in an airtight container and refrigerate. They’ll stay fresh for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: For the crispiest results, reheat in a 350 degree oven or air fryer for 8-10 minutes until heated through. You can also use a toaster oven for a similar effect. The microwave works, but the egg rolls will not be crispy at all.
- Freezing: Arrange the egg rolls in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container. They can be frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat directly from frozen in an oven or air fryer at 350 degrees until crispy and hot, about 12-15 minutes turning halfway through.
Alternative Cooking Methods
- Oven-Baked Tex-Mex Egg Rolls: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Place the egg rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, brush them lightly with oil, and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Air Fryer Tex-Mex Egg Rolls: Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees. Lightly coat the egg rolls with oil and place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10-12 minutes, turning them and then air fry an additional 10-12 minutes until crispy.
Frequent Questions
If egg roll wrappers aren’t available, you can use wonton wrappers for smaller rolls or even flour tortillas for a different texture.
Egg rolls get soggy if the filling is too wet or if the oil isn’t hot enough. Make sure to drain ingredients like tomatoes well (this this why we pat tomatoes dry with a paper towel) and use a kitchen thermometer to keep the oil at 375° for good crispiness.
Variations
- Cheesy Fiesta Egg Rolls: Increase the cheddar cheese to 1 cup and add 3 tablespoons of crumbled Queso fresco for a super cheesy filling. Dip in Nacho Cheese Sauce.
- Southwest BBQ Egg Rolls: Replace the teaspoon cumin and chili powder with 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika for a smoky version packed with flavor. Dip in Spicy Mayo or Homemade BBQ Sauce.
- Spicy Tex-Mex Egg Rolls: Add finely diced jalapenos or a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the filling for extra heat. Use spicy chicken in the filling. Dip in Taco Bell Creamy Jalapeno Quesadilla Sauce (Copycat).
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id love to make this but don’t see any instructions for how to make the dipping sauce unless i am missing it? i’d love to know if you could please share – i’m sure its simple but i dont want to mess it up 🙂
Hi the instructions are just mixing the ingredients in a bowl.
Can you use canned chicken in this recipe?!?! Thank you
I haven’t tried that so I am not sure how it would change the texture/flavor, sorry!
These were fantastic! I do not like green bell peppers and did not have any red or yellow otherwise I would have used those. They tasted great even without the bell peppers. I brought these to Bunco and the ladies loved them and requested the recipe. I did have a few leftover and sprayed a baking pan with non stick spray and baked them 10 to 15 minutes and they crisped up nicely in the oven the next day, however I agree they are best right out of the fryer.
I really dislike cilantro. Anything else I can substitute? Can’t wait to try these out.
You can substitute with parsley or basil, though basil might change the flavor a bit. Enjoy!
you really don’t need the cilantro as there in more than enough flavor in them.
This is a family favorite!! We add a little more spices because we love hot stuff! I made these for my daughters grad party a year ago. We made 500 in a couple of settings. We just let them cool after frying then put them in a single layer inside a large freezer bag. We were able to stack about 5 bags high and had no trouble with them breaking. We did let the bottom bags freeze before we stacked more on top. At the party, we just reheated in the ovens and served with several different dipping sauces including the one here. I think my son wants the same thing for his party this spring!
Wow!! 500?! You guys were really working!
I veganized these by using a vegan chick’n and cheese and vegan sour cream for the avocado dipping sauce. I also cooked them in the air fryer like another reviewer and these were DELICIOUS! I loved them at Cheesecake Factory when I ate meat and these are a great substitute! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the feedback, Ashlee!
These are simply AMAZING! Made them for a card night with the ladies. Ended up leaving the leftovers and my niece (who hates vegetables) LOVES these and asks me to make them for her all the time. We even did it together (so for anyone with littles, this is a good “together” activity).
I have added a couple extras to mine as I love a PUNCH of flavor to everything I eat – added a couple heaping T of salsa (not to make it too wet, but to add more moisture and flavor) – also doubled up on the spices.
Thank you for sharing this “KEEPER” recipe!
Yay!! Thanks, Kathie.
These were amazing!!
Thanks for coming back to let me know, Christina.
Do you use chopped rotisserie chicken? Or do you just boil or bake it and then chop before adding it with the other ingredients on high heat for a minute? Plan on making these tonight!
Rotisserie chicken would work perfectly.
You don’t have to cook the green bell pepper like you do the onion Before you wrap everything up?
You can put it in the skillet in step 1 if you’d like it cooked down. Enjoy!
Could these be made ahead and frozen?
Sure. I would flash freeze them on a baking sheet and then place them into a storage bag once frozen. Enjoy!
How did you prepare chicken. Cook ahead and the add or do you use raw chicken in skillet with all the seasonings, etc?
2 cups chicken breasts cooked and diced.
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There was a political ad on the site? I’m so sorry, there isn’t supposed to be any! I will reach out to my ad company about it.
Do I drain the corn and black beans
If you’re using canned beans and corn, yes. Make sure to drain them.
Made this tonight. Hubby said “these are freaking awesome”! Have no idea if they are like Cheesecake Factory as I never ordered them but they’re really good!
Yay!! So glad you all enjoyed them, Kathryn.
I posted before and forgot to actually rate, sorry! Good thing I have multiple emails. This recipe is amazing again.
Haha! Thanks for the 5 stars!!
This was amazing, my family absolutely loved it. I’m only 18 but this recipe definitely leveled up my family’s beliefs in my cooking skills. (I can cook lol just gotta earn respect in a house full of chefs)
Good for you! I’m glad you decided to give it a try.
I made these in the air fryer and they turned out wonderfully! I preheated my air fryer to 400F, sprayed the rolls with just a bit of oil, and cooked about 11 minutes, flipping halfway through. The whole family loved them!! Thanks for a great recipe!
Thanks for the feedback when using an air fryer. I appreciate the 5 stars.
Thank you for the air fryer tip. I was searching the comments specifically hoping to see that!
I’m planning to try this and was looking through the comments for the exact same info! Thanks for sharing.
Yes – thanks. I was also searching comments specifically for air fryer.
I added hot jalapeños, sriracha salsa and doubled the sliced onions. It was soooo good!!! Super yummy!!
Yay!! Thanks for the 5 stars, Lup.
Oh my heart. We had these tonight for dinner. Will freeze some. They were outstanding. We like things hot so added 2 diced jalapenos and it was absolutely delicious.
I loved this recipe. I actually did not use the egg roll wrappers. I just cooked it all in the cast iron skillet. Easier than rolling these up and less carbs. I really enjoy the recipes on your website!
Julie, that’s an awesome edit! I probably should make these edits now too with all the comfort food I’ve been eating, lol.
I do these in flour tortillas like Chili’s. Just wanted to say to your fans that spring roll wrappers would not work due to the amount of moisture in the filling. My local chain grocery stores carry the same brand and it’s tough and chewy but I’m lucky enough to have an oriental grocery store too. So I’m going to pick their brains on what they prefer. If you don’t have such a store, I would suggest looking online. Wishing y’all luck!
My husband and I found this to be an amazing recipe! We don’t fry often so the attention to cook time and wrapper color was our only hurdle but easily managed after a few test runs. Next going to try your baking suggestion.
Thanks for always having well-tested and spot on recipes. I recommend your page to all my friends who cook and need recipes their kids will actually eat and parents can savor too 🙂
Thanks so much, Sarah!
I made these but added some cream cheese to the mix.. delicious!
These are pretty good!!!!!!! I added a Serrano to the mix and towards the end I added the cream cheese dip to the roll and froze them. The only reason I put 4 stars is because it was lacking something. Oh I also added Tapatio to the ones I froze. They weren’t as pretty as yours but still good.
First off love all of the recipes i have made from your site including these! The flavor was spot on but also so easy to customize if you want to add or subtract any of the ingredients. I really love black beans and cheese so next time i might add a little more of each and cut back on the corn.I baked them (i hate cleaning frying oil from a pan) in the oven and they came out a little dry. Next time I will either fry them or try an air fryer.
Do you think that these could be made in an air fryer? What temp and how long do you recommend?
I’ve not tested it but if you decide to try, I’d love to know how it turns out.
Where can you find egg roll wrappers? I can’t find any in my local grocery stores
Have you tried the produce section of the grocery store? These are a refrigerated item, usually near the vegan items like tofu. If not there, I would try an Asian Market.
I made this recipe once before (and baked them) and they were awesome! I prepped them last night and froze them. Do you think I should thaw them before baking? Thank you!!
I would bake them straight from frozen and not thaw them. Enjoy!
Is there a video on this recipe? I have everything ready but just confused about the rolling part. Do I lay the egg roll wrap in a diamond shape or square shape?
So sorry I didn’t see this earlier. I don’t have a video yet for this recipe. You want start in a diamond shape, in the bottom left corner.
I made these for dinner tonight, my clan loved them!!
so glad you loved them!
Thanks for the recipe. They are yummy! The dipping sauce is a little too thick. What would you use to thin it out? Thank you!
You can add more sour cream to the sauce to thin it out a bit for next time. So glad you enjoyed them!
You could add lime juice to it
Can I use a spring roll wrapper instead of one for egg Rolland thus avoid frying?
These really need to use egg roll wrappers and need to be fried to be a true copycat. I’ve never done them any other way.
Is there an easier way to make the sauce? I had the cream cheese softening while I was making the dish but it was clumpy for me instead of creamy. I improvised and layered it on top before eating, and the meal was still delicious!
I’m so glad you were able to improvise with the dipping sauce. 🙂
Next time, try whisking or maybe even using a hand mixer just to give it a quick mix to break up the clumps. Hope this helps.
Tasty but very oily. It needs a dipping sauce for sure. I can’t consume dairy so I tried a few different dipping substitutes.
Can you bake these instead of frying.
If so what temp and how long?
I haven’t tried it but I’m sure you could. They won’t be as crispy but if you spray them with cooking spray or brush them with oil before baking, they should still get some crisp. I would suggest 400 degrees and they would probably need 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let me know how they turn out!
How long should you fry these for??
Once they’re browned, around 2 minutes per side.
I made these “delightful darlings” today and they are great!!! My son could not stop eating them.
I made only half of a batch today (8), but will make the entire batch this weekend.
I’m so glad you guys enjoyed it! Thanks for coming back to let me know!
Made this and its good. The dipping sauce completed the taste, the only different thing I did was add salt in the dipping sauce. I was going to freeze some (before frying), problem with that is the wrapper absorb the little sauce in the mixture and becomes sticky and breaks. I will try freezing after frying and see if it will be still good.
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I have been looking for a new sauce for egg rolls, one of my favourite dishes, for a long time and you AVOCADO DIPPING SAUCE which makes me super curious! Look forward to trying it soonnn
Substituted with spring roll wrappers instead and it was delightful. Great recipe.
I just made these for the 2nd time.. I spice them up a little more. Added salsa instead of tomatoes and put in the air fryer.. OMG! They are so good! We made a few different dips
Just tonight I made them and put them in the freezer. Just prepare them
frozen?
Thanks for the recipe! We don’t have a Cheese cake factory here in Cape May County NJ
I’m glad you were able to customize them to your liking!
I’m curious about the process of making these in an air fryer. Could you give a bit more detail? I have been threatening to buy one for months!
Can these be frozen if they aren’t all eaten?
We’ve never had any left to freeze so I’ve never had to try it but I don’t see why not.
Help! These sound so awesome but I don’t have eggroll wrappers on hand. Do you think I could substitute burritos just this once??!!
I haven’t tested it before so I can’t really give a recommendation. Let me know how it turns out if you decide to try!
I made this last night and could not stop eating it. So so so good. Bravo! Awesome space too!
I’d call that a win, haha! So glad you enjoyed it!
I love that place and these egg rolls look the bomb!
I know, right?!?
Oh my, these look SO delicious!!! I love all the flavors!!
Thanks Katerina!
My husband really loves these, so I can’t wait to make these at home!!
Perfect party food idea! Love this recipe!
Thanks Erin!
This looks really good and really flavorful! Such an amazing appetizer!
Thank you Toni!
These would make such a great appetizer!
Definitely!
I always order these egg rolls whenever I’m at the Cheesecake Factory – love that I can now make them at home!
Perfect! No need to go out now and fight the wait times there!