Homemade Cheeseburger Egg rolls are loaded with a cheeseburger filling and dipped in ketchup for the ultimate appetizer. Cooked in the air fryer, this is a fun and flavorful twist on classic egg rolls.
Air Fryer Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
Calling all burger lovers! If you’re looking for a unique twist on the classic burger, cheeseburger egg rolls are for you. All of the same great burger flavors (seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and tangy pickles) are rolled into wonton wrappers and air fried to perfection.
These egg rolls cook quickly in the air fryer for an impressive appetizer you can whip up in minutes!
Be sure to try my Avocado Egg Rolls and Classic Air Fryer Egg Rolls, too.
Why You’ll Love this Egg Rolls Recipe:
- SIMPLE: Air fryer recipes are usually pretty simple, and these egg rolls are no exception. They come together quickly and easily with simple ingredients and simple steps.
- FUN TO MAKE: Like all egg rolls, this cheeseburger variation is fun to prep and assemble.
- UNIQUE: Cheeseburger egg rolls are such a unique twist on classic egg rolls and classic burgers. Everyone loves them!
Dipped in ketchup, mustard, or BBQ sauce, these egg rolls always wow a crowd.
How to Make Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
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- Cook the beef.
- Prepare the egg wash.
- Make the cheeseburger filling.
- Assemble the egg rolls.
- Cook until crispy in the air fryer.
Cheeseburger Egg Roll Ingredients
- Meat: I used 80/20 ground beef for these egg rolls, but use ground chicken or turkey if you prefer.
- Spices: Garlic powder, paprika, and salt season the meat so it really tastes like a cheeseburger! Feel free to use 1 tablespoon of your favorite burger seasoning instead.
- Cheese: Cheddar cheese is my go-to for classic cheeseburgers, but use your favorite kind.
- Green Onions: Add a subtle onion flavor. Sweet or red onions would also be delicious.
- Pickles: Dill pickles add freshness, acidity, and a bit of saltiness.
- Egg Roll Wrappers: These are thin, wonton-like sheets of dough that you can find in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores. For mini egg rolls, use wonton wrappers.
- Egg: An egg wash seals each egg roll and creates a crisp exterior.
Yes! Instead of ground beef, try ground chicken or turkey.
Serve these egg rolls with your favorite burger condiments like ketchup, mustard, or relish.
To keep the egg rolls crispy, reheat them in the air fryer at 375°F until warm, about 5 minutes.
While this cheeseburger filling is gluten free, the egg roll wrappers are not. To make gluten free egg rolls, use gluten free egg roll wrappers or try using spring roll wrappers. If using spring roll wrappers, be very careful as they are incredibly thin and can tear easily.
Serving Suggestions
Serve cheeseburger egg rolls with a variety of dipping sauces and other snacks like:
These egg rolls are always a welcome addition to game day, parties, and BBQs, or as a delicious potluck appetizer.
Tips!
- To prevent the cheese from melting, let the beef mixture cool for 10-15 minutes before continuing with step 4.
- Place the egg rolls seam-side down in the air fryer to prevent them from bursting while they cook.
- Flip the egg rolls halfway through cooking so they cook evenly.
These cheeseburger egg rolls are a must try for any burger lover!
What kind of cheese should I use?
Cheddar cheese is my go-to for classic cheeseburgers, but use your favorite kind in these egg rolls!
Where can I buy egg roll wrappers?
Look for egg roll wrappers in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores.
Can I make mini egg rolls?
Yes! For mini egg rolls, use wonton wrappers. They’ll take less time to cook so keep an eye on them.
More Easy Appetizer Recipes We Love
- Crock Pot Kielbasa Sausage Bites
- Beef Sheet Pan Nachos
- White Queso
- Everything Bagel Pigs in a Blanket
- Sheet Pan Party Meatballs
With a crispy wrapper and juicy filling, you won’t be able to stop at just one cheeseburger egg roll!
More Air Fryer Recipes to Try:
- Air Fryer Bacon
- Air Fryer Pork Chops
- Air Fryer Crab Cakes
- Air Fryer BBQ Chicken
- Air Fryer Meatloaf
- Air Fryer Juicy Lucy Cheeseburgers
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy! You can also jump to recipe.
Cheeseburger Egg Rolls (Air Fryer) Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup dill pickles chopped
- 10 egg roll wrappers
- Sesame seeds and sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Add the ground beef to a medium skillet set over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring often, until the meat is browned, about 5 minutes. Once the beef is cooked, drain the grease from the skillet.1 pound ground beef
- Add the garlic powder, paprika, and salt to the beef. Stir to combine and set aside until the mixture is cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg and water together to create an egg wash. Set aside.1 large egg, 1 teaspoon water
- In a large bowl, stir the cooled beef, shredded cheese, green onion, and pickles together.1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 green onion, ¼ cup dill pickles
- Place the egg roll wrappers on a clean work surface. Add about ¼ cup of filling to the center of each wrapper.10 egg roll wrappers
- Working one egg roll wrapper at a time, brush the egg wash around the edges of the wrapper to create a seal. Roll the wrapper into an egg roll by folding the bottom point over the filling, then folding the left and right points into the center, and finally rolling it upward to seal. Repeat until all egg rolls are rolled and sealed.
- While you assemble the egg rolls, preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with nonstick spray and place as many egg rolls as will fit in the basket, seam-side down.
- Brush the tops of the egg rolls with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds and sea salt, if desired.Sesame seeds and sea salt
- Cook for 5 minutes. Flip the egg rolls and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Repeat this process until all egg rolls are cooked. Serve warm with dipping sauce of choice.
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
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Fantastic, everyone liked them.
Glad to hear it, Nick!