Voodoo Egg Rolls (Printable)

Cajun-spiced chicken and vegetables wrapped in crispy egg rolls with zesty sauce

# What You'll Need:

→ Filling

01 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
02 - 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, diced small
03 - 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
04 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
08 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
09 - 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
10 - 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
11 - 1 cup shredded green cabbage
12 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
13 - 2 tablespoons hot sauce
14 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

→ Assembly

15 - 12 egg roll wrappers
16 - 1 egg, beaten
17 - Vegetable oil, for frying

→ Voodoo Dipping Sauce

18 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
19 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
20 - 1 tablespoon ketchup
21 - 1 tablespoon hot sauce
22 - 1 teaspoon honey
23 - 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
24 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

# Directions:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Sauté until chicken is cooked through, about 4–5 minutes.
02 - Add red bell pepper, celery, green onions, cabbage, and jalapeño. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables are tender, about 3–4 minutes.
03 - Stir in hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for 1 more minute. Remove from heat and let filling cool slightly.
04 - Lay an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface with one corner facing you. Place 2–3 tablespoons of filling near the corner, fold the corner over the filling, then fold in the sides and roll up tightly. Brush the top corner with beaten egg to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
05 - Heat at least 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F. Fry egg rolls in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, about 3–4 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
06 - Whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, ketchup, hot sauce, honey, Cajun seasoning, and lemon juice until smooth.
07 - Serve egg rolls hot with Voodoo Dipping Sauce.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • The crunch of a classic egg roll wrapper meets the soul of Cajun cooking in one bite
  • That dipping sauce has rescued more lackluster takeout than I care to admit
  • They freeze beautifully before frying, making party prep actually manageable
02 -
  • Overstuffing the wrappers is the number one way to end up with burst seams and filling everywhere
  • Let the filling cool at least 10 minutes before wrapping, or the steam will make the wrappers gummy
  • The oil temperature will drop when you add egg rolls, so let it come back up between batches
03 -
  • A candy thermometer is your best friend for maintaining the right oil temperature
  • If the wrappers are tearing, let them thaw completely before using