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Air Fryer 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.
Why We Love This Air Fryer Cheeseburger Egg Roll Recipe
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.
- Simple. These egg rolls come together quickly and easily in the air fryer.
- Fun. 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!
Variations on Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
Cheddar cheese is my go-to for classic cheeseburgers, but use your favorite kind in these egg rolls! For mini egg rolls, use wonton wrappers. They’ll take less time to cook so keep an eye on them.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover air fryer cheeseburger egg rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To keep the egg rolls crispy, reheat them in the air fryer at 375°F until warm, about 5 minutes.
How to Freeze
Freeze air fryer cheeseburger egg rolls in a single layer on a lined baking sheet until solid, about 1-2 hours. Transfer to an airtight container or Ziplock bag to store for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these egg rolls with your favorite burger condiments like ketchup, mustard, or relish. These egg rolls are always a welcome addition to game day, parties, and BBQs, or as a delicious potluck appetizer. And they make a great pair with these cheeseburger bombs!
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Air Fryer Cheeseburger Egg Rolls Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound 80% lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup chopped dill pickles
- 10 egg roll wrappers
- Sesame seeds and sea salt optional, 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 80% lean 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 ground 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 freshly shredded cheddar cheese, 1 green onion, ¼ cup chopped 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.
Becky’s Tips
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- 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.
- Reheat in the air fryer at 375°F until warm, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How to Make Cheeseburger Egg Rolls in the Air Fryer Step by Step
Make the Filling: Add 1 pound of 80% lean 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. Add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, ½ teaspoon of ground paprika, and ½ teaspoon of kosher salt to the beef. Stir to combine and set aside until the mixture is cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. In a large bowl, stir the cooled beef, 1 cup of freshly shredded cheddar cheese, 1 sliced green onion, and ¼ cup of chopped dill pickles together.
Prepare the Egg Rolls: In a small bowl, whisk 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of water together to create an egg wash. Set aside. Place 10 egg roll wrappers on a clean work surface. Add about ¼ cup of filling to the center of each wrapper.
Roll the Egg Rolls: 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.
Preheat the Air Fryer: 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.
Cook the Egg Rolls: Brush the tops of the egg rolls with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds and sea salt, if desired. 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 the dipping sauce of choice.
This recipe is a keeper! We had this for the 1st time as an appetizer @ the Sharks Club restaurant! Was so delicious! Looked for a copy cat on Pinterest! Made this recipe today for a yummy appy dinner ! It’s a keeper! We paired it with honey mustard sauce as per the Sharks Club menu! Way better than ketchup!
Fantastic, everyone liked them.
Glad to hear it, Nick!