Easy Air Fryer Cheeseburger Egg rolls Recipe
These easy air fryer cheeseburger egg rolls recipe is everything you love about your favorite burger just in egg roll form. This turns an American classic into the perfect appetizer or snack that can be served up for your next party, game day or gathering. If you love easy snack ideas you will also love these Cheesecake Factory Tex-mex egg rolls, easy mini chicken tacos, BBQ chicken pizza, or these pizza bites.
What’s not to love about these easy air fryer cheeseburger egg rolls recipe? It combines all of the delicious flavors of a typical American cheeseburger in the perfect bite size form. Filled with lean ground beef, white cheddar cheese, dill pickles and tons of flavor from seasonings, it is the perfect flavor combination in every bite.
WHY LOVE CHEESEBURGER EGG ROLLS
- Flavor Fusion: Cheeseburger egg rolls combine the savory flavors of a cheeseburger with the crispy texture of an egg roll wrapper. The combination of seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and other traditional cheeseburger toppings creates a delicious and unique taste.
- Portability and Convenience: Egg rolls are easy to handle and eat on the go. The compact size and portable nature of cheeseburger egg rolls make them a convenient and mess-free snack or appetizer.
- Dipping Sauces: The ability to pair cheeseburger egg rolls with various dipping sauces adds another layer of flavor. Whether it’s ketchup, mustard, barbecue sauce, or a unique homemade sauce, the dipping experience can enhance the overall enjoyment.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR AIR FRYER EGG ROLLS
For the cheeseburger filling you will need:
- Lean ground beef – I prefer to use 96/4 lean ground beef for this recipe however 93/7 works as well. If you choose a beef that has a higher fat content, like 85/15 know that the estimated calories will change based on this.
- Worcestershire sauce – Has a very complex and savory profile. A little has a ton of flavor that really compliments the ground beef in this recipe. If you don’t have worcestershire sauce, you can substitute with soy sauce and brown sugar or coconut amino liquid. If you wanted a more smoky flavor you can do half worcestershire sauce and half liquid smoke.
- Dill pickle – Dill pickles bring just the right amount of savory and sour to these easy air fryer cheeseburger egg rolls.
- Diced Onions – Onions are a staple for most burgers so I didn’t want to leave them out of this recipe. It adds a great depth of flavor as well as some added texture to this dish.
- Garlic – I used pre-minced garlic from a jar however you can use fresh garlic as well.
- Cheddar cheese – I use white cheddar cheese given that’s what I had on hand however, you can use whatever cheese you prefer. Some options are: American cheese, Swiss cheese or Colby Jack cheese.
- Spice blend – a blend of black pepper, paprika and salt rounds out the flavors of this dish.
Of course given these are cheeseburger egg rolls, you will also need egg roll wrappers.
HOW TO MAKE EGG ROLL MEAT MIXTURE
In a large non-stick skillet bring to medium-high heat and spray with a little oil.
Next add your onion and cook until it begins to soften then add the garlic. Add the ground beef to the pan and allow to sear. Once it begins to cook, cook until the meat mixture begins to brown and is no longer pink. As the meat is cooking, add the spice blend including the salt, black pepper and paprika and the worcestershire sauce.
Once the meat is completely cooked through, drain the excess fat and return the meat mixture to the pan. Next add the dill pickle and cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and fully incorporated into the mixture. Remove from heat and set aside.
ASSEMBLING THE EGG ROLLS
For this part you will need a large cutting board or flat surface and a small bowl of water.
On a large cutting board, place an egg roll wrapper. Add two heaping scoops of the ground beef mixture to the middle of the wrapper.
Fold one end over the meat mixture to make a triangle.
Fold the ends of the wrapper in towards the egg roll filling. On the bottom corner of the wrapper, place a dab of water along the edges to seal the wrapper tightly. Finish rolling the egg roll tightly.
Repeat this process for the remaining egg rolls. Will make approximately 8 egg rolls.
COOKING THE EGG ROLLS
Place the egg rolls on the air fryer basket in a single layer. Spray with cooking spray so that they get golden brown during the cooking process.
Cook in the air fryer on 375 degrees f for 10-12 minutes. Flip the egg rolls halfway through the cooking process about 5-6 minutes through.
Note that the cooking times may vary based on your individual air fryer.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH CHEESEBURGER EGG ROLLS
- French Fries – to keep it on the healthier side I would serve sweet potato french fries
- Dipping sauce – a great way to serve these would be alongside your favorite dipping sauce. This special sauce I made for mini turkey sliders would be perfect.
- Perfect Snack Charcuterie tray – Use these along with some other snacks like guacamole, pizza bites and mini tacos to turn this into a snack charcuterie board
FAQ’s
Deep frying these are an option however would take away from them being on the healthier side. If you don’t have an air fryer try baking them in the oven on 400 degrees on a wire rimmed baking tray. That way the heat will flow all around the egg wrappers making them crispy.
Allow the air fryer cheeseburger egg rolls to cool to room temperature. Place them in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
In order to keep the crunchy texture, reheat the cheeseburger egg rolls either in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes on 350 degrees or until the egg rolls are fully warmed through. Alternatively, you can reheat them in the microwave for 30-45 seconds or until fully warmed through.
This simple recipe is truly a family favorite and I make it almost monthly. With so many amazing flavors it is sure to become one of your favorites as well. If you like this recipe please feel free to leave a comment and star rating down below.
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Easy Air Fryer Cheeseburger Egg rolls Recipe
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 lb Lean Beef 93/7 lean beef
- 1 pkg Egg roll wrappers
- 1/3 cup Onions diced
- 1/4 cup Dill pickles chopped
- 1.5 tbsp Garlic minced
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Cheeseburger Meat Mixture
- In a large non-stick skillet bring to medium-high heat and spray with a little oil.
- Next add your onion and cook until it begins to soften then add the garlic. Add the ground beef to the pan and allow to sear. Once it begins to cook, cook until the meat mixture begins to brown and is no longer pink. As the meat is cooking, add the spice blend including the salt, black pepper and paprika and the worcestershire sauce.
- Once the meat is completely cooked through, drain the excess fat and return the meat mixture to the pan. Next add the dill pickle and cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and fully incorporated into the mixture. Remove from heat and set aside.
Assembling Egg Rolls
- On a large cutting board, place an egg roll wrapper
- Add two heaping scoops of the ground beef mixture to the middle of the wrapper
- Fold one end over the meat mixture to make a triangle
- Fold the ends of the wrapper in towards the egg roll filling
- Finish rolling the egg roll tightly
- On the bottom corner of the wrapper, place a dab of water along the edges to seal the wrapper tightly
- Repeat this process for the remaining egg rolls.
- Will make approximately 8 egg rolls.
Cooking Egg Rolls in Air Fryer
- Place the egg rolls on the air fryer basket in a single layer
- Spray with cooking spray so that they get golden brown during the cooking process
- Cook in the air fryer on 375 degrees f for 10-12 minutes
- Flip the egg rolls halfway through the cooking process about 5-6 minutes through
