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Air Fryer Cheeseburger Egg Rolls Recipe

Air Fryer Cheeseburger Egg Rolls

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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.
Course Air fryer, Appetizer, Lunch & Dinner, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American, Chinese
Keyword air fryer cheeseburger egg rolls, air fryer egg roll recipe, air fryer egg rolls, cheeseburger egg rolls, cheeseburger egg rolls air fryer, how to air fry egg rolls, how to make cheeseburger egg rolls
Prep Time 50 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 16 egg rolls
Calories 165

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

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