Air Fryer Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
This cheeseburger egg rolls air fryer recipe is the REAL DEAL—it’s hard to believe they’re not deep-fried! How to make cheeseburger egg rolls in an air fryer in just 12 minutes.
Ingredients
Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
- 1-2 tsp oil
- ½ cup onion diced
- 16 oz ground beef
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup pickles chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup chopped tomatoes
- 16-20 egg roll wrappers
- 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
Dipping Sauces
- ketchup
- mustard
- mayonnaise
Instructions
Cheeseburger Filling
- In a saucepan over medium heat, saute onions in oil for 3-4 minutes.
- Add ground beef, letting larger chunks brown then crumbling meat as it cooks. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Once cooked through, add garlic and chopped pickles (including some pickle juice!). Stir to integrate.
- Remove pan from heat and allow mixture to cool 10-20 minutes, so it’s easier to work with.
- Add cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes, stirring to combine.
Air Fryer Egg Rolls
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F (195°C).
- Place one egg roll wrapper in a diamond shape on a clean, flat surface. (Keep unused wrappers covered with a damp towel to prevent them drying out.)
- Spoon about 3 Tbsp cheeseburger filling onto egg roll wrapper, near the top corner.
- Fold top corner over the mixture, pressing the sides of the fold down to make the seal stronger.
- Fold in both side corners, keeping the folds tight.
- Then, begin to roll down towards the bottom corner, forming a cigar shape and keeping the mixture tightly contained.
- Before completing the roll, brush remainder of wrapper with beaten egg to seal. (Like sealing an envelope flap.)
- Transfer sealed egg roll to a plate and cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap to prevent drying.
- Repeat to assemble all cheeseburger egg rolls. (Yields ~16.)
- Spray down basket of preheated air fryer with cooking spray. Place 6-8 egg rolls into basket. (Air fryer egg rolls are best cooked in batches, with space between them.)
- Spray tops of rolls with cooking spray (or brush with oil) to help them crisp up and brown.
- Cook 10-12 minutes (no need to flip), until brown and crispy.
- Serve warm with your favorite condiments or dipping sauce!
Storage & Reheating
- Air fryer egg rolls are best enjoyed fresh. If needed, store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days.
- Reheat at 350° (180°) in your air fryer (or oven or toaster oven) for 3-5 minutes, until crispy to your liking.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1egg roll | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g