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Crispy Cuban Sandwich Rice Paper Spiral

This crispy Cuban sandwich rice paper spiral is packed with roast pork, ham, mustard, pickles, and Swiss cheese, then baked until golden and crunchy.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword crispy rice paper sandwich, crispy rice paper spiral, rice paper cuban pork, rice paper cuban sandwich, rice paper sandwich spiral
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 1 spiral
Calories 820kcal

Ingredients

For the Spiral

  • 3 rice paper sheets
  • 2 eggs whisked well
  • 4 to 5 slices deli ham
  • 4 to 5 slices roast pork
  • Yellow mustard generous drizzle
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped pickles
  • ½ to ¾ cup shredded Swiss or mozzarella
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons barbecue seasoning
  • Oil spray or light brush of oil

Mojo Yogurt Sauce

  • ¾ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 small clove garlic finely grated
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or 1 teaspoon dried
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat: Preheat oven or air fryer to 400°F with fan or convection if possible.
  • Dip: Dip 1 rice paper sheet into 2 whisked eggs for 2 to 3 seconds and lay it flat.
    rice paper being dipped in egg yolk, in prep for the making of a crispy cuban rice paper sandwich
  • Layer rice paper: Dip the second and third rice paper sheets and overlap them slightly to form one long sheet.
  • Add pork: Layer 4 to 5 slices roast pork over the ham.
  • Add mustard: Drizzle yellow mustard across the entire surface.
  • Add pickles: Scatter 3 tablespoons finely chopped pickles evenly.
    the making of a crispy cuban rice paper sandwich, with ham, mustard, and roasted pork on rice paper on a cutting board
  • Add cheese: Cover edge to edge with ½ to ¾ cup shredded Swiss or mozzarella.
    the making of a crispy cuban rice paper sandwich, with roasted pork, mustard, rice paper sheets, and shredded cheese
  • Roll: Roll the rice paper tightly into a compact log.
  • Spiral: Coil the log into a spiral and place it on greased parchment or in your air fryer basket.
    a cuban rice paper sandwich being rolled on a cutting board, preparing to go in the oven
  • Season: Lightly spray with oil, brush the top with remaining egg wash, and sprinkle with 1 to 2 teaspoons barbecue seasoning.
    crispy cuban rice paper sandwich on a baking sheet, fresh out of the oven
  • Cook: Bake or air fry for 15 to 20 minutes until deeply golden and crispy.

Notes

  • Convection or an air fryer helps the rice paper crisp properly.
  • If the spiral looks pale after 15 minutes, give it a few extra minutes in the oven to fully blister.
  • Chop the pickles finely so the spiral rolls tightly and slices cleanly.
  • Swiss is classic for Cuban sandwiches, but mozzarella melts beautifully too.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 spiral | Calories: 820kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 60g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 2083mg | Potassium: 692mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 733IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 671mg | Iron: 6mg