Texas Twinkies Egg Rolls with Spicy Honey
Crispy egg rolls packed with smoky brisket, cream cheese, and jalapeños, then drizzled with spicy honey - the ultimate BBQ fusion appetizer.
Ingredients
For the Egg Rolls:
- - 12 egg roll wrappers
- - 2 cups smoked brisket chopped
- - 8 oz cream cheese softened
- - 4 jalapeños diced
- - 1 cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese
- - 2 cloves garlic minced
- - 1 tsp onion powder
- - 1 tsp smoked paprika
- - 1 egg beaten (for sealing)
- - Oil for frying
- - Salt and pepper to taste
For the Spicy Honey:
- - ½ cup honey
- - 1 jalapeño thinly sliced
Instructions
- Mix brisket, cream cheese, shredded cheese, jalapeños, garlic, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined
- Place 2 tablespoons filling in center of each wrapper, fold corners, and roll tightly, sealing with beaten egg
- Heat oil to 350°F in deep pot or fryer
- Fry egg rolls in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy
- Drain on paper towels
- Warm honey with sliced jalapeño for 5 minutes, then drizzle over hot egg rolls
- Serve immediately with ranch or BBQ sauce for dipping
Notes
- Can substitute pulled pork for brisket
- Baking option: brush with oil and bake at 400°F for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway
- Freeze assembled egg rolls before frying for make-ahead convenience
- Fresh jalapeños preferred over red pepper flakes for best flavor
- Don't overfill wrappers to prevent bursting during frying
- Baking option: brush with oil and bake at 400°F for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway
- Freeze assembled egg rolls before frying for make-ahead convenience
- Fresh jalapeños preferred over red pepper flakes for best flavor
- Don't overfill wrappers to prevent bursting during frying