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Craving the perfect game day appetizer?!
Well, I’ve got you covered with these
These babies are PACKED full of spiced ground beef, shredded cheese, green onions, and dill pickles! Then I wrapped them all up in egg roll wrappers and air-fried them until crispy!
They are great served plain or dipped in ketchup, mustard, or even my world-famous homemade fry sauce!
Plus, they are turned out extra crispy by cooking them up in the air fryer.
Which, if you can’t tell, is fast becoming one of my favorite kitchen appliances!
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Ingredients for cheeseburger egg rolls
- Ground beef – Ground beef works well here because we are mimicking the flavors of a cheeseburger, and traditional burgers are made with ground beef. I usually use 93/7 ground beef, but you can opt for fattier ground beef since you will be draining off any fat.
- Spices – I added a little granulated garlic, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper, but feel free to use whatever spices you have on hand and love.
- Shredded cheese – I love cheddar cheese on my burgers, so that’s what I used here.
- Green onions – Green onions are my favorite, so I include thinly sliced whole (that means I included both the white and green parts) green onions in these egg rolls because they bring a time-honored flavor without being too overpowering.
- Chopped dill pickles – Pickles are so standard on cheeseburgers that they had to be included in these
air fryer egg rolls! You can substitute dill pickle relish if you don’t feel like chopping up pickles. - Egg roll wrappers – This is what wraps up all the filling! You can find egg roll wrappers in most grocery stores near where you find fresh herbs, vegetables, or refrigerated salad dressings.
Substitutions and tips
I love the look of these air-fried cheeseburger egg rolls, but I want to know if you can make any changes.
Well, here are a few tips and substitutions you can use for this recipe:
- Swap out the protein – Are you not a fan of ground beef? Try using ground chicken, ground buffalo, or even ground pork.
- Add bacon – Love bacon? Add in some fried chopped bacon, or even use real bacon bits if you’re short on time. Just remember, adding bacon will add more sodium to the recipe, so you may want to adjust the amount of kosher salt.
- Use fresh garlic – Not a fan of granulated garlic? Feel free to brown the ground beef with fresh minced or grated garlic.
- Spice it up even more – Want to add more flavor to the ground beef? Try adding onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, or even steak/burger seasoning.
Air Fryer FAQ
Storing egg rolls
Have leftover appetizers? No worries, I have you covered!
Store any leftover homemade egg rolls in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating egg rolls in the air fryer
If you’re looking to reheat these cheeseburger egg rolls, it’s so easy and simple!
Add refrigerated leftover egg rolls to your basket and cook for about 5 minutes at 375 degrees F.
Keep an eye on the egg rolls so that they don’t burn.
Difference between an egg roll and a spring roll
Egg rolls and spring rolls are 2 very different things.
Spring rolls are made of thin rice or flour wrappers, and egg rolls are made of thicker flour wrappers that are often brushed with egg wash.
Both are delicious, but just be sure you’re buying the correct wrappers.
More air fryer recipes
- Love crispy wings? Try my Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings.
- Craving a delicious dog? Try my Air Fryer Hot Dogs.
- Want a childhood classic? Try my Air Fryer Pizza Hot Pockets.
- Need an easy burger recipe? Try my Air Fryer Juicy Lucy Burger.
Air Fryer Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles
- 10 egg roll wrappers
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Add the ground beef, garlic powder, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper to a medium-sized skillet set over medium-high heat.
- Cook, stirring often, and break up the meat until the meat is browned, about 5 minutes.
- After it's browned, drain the grease.
- Let the browned beef set aside until it is cool enough to handle (you don’t want it to melt the cheese), about 10 minutes.
- Add the cooled beef to a large bowl along with the cheese, green onion, and pickles. Stir to combine.
- Add about 1/4 cup of filling to the center of one egg roll wrapper.
- Beat the egg in a small bowl with a splash of water to create an egg wash.
- Brush the egg wash around the edges of the egg roll wrapper to create a seal.
- Roll the wrapper into an egg roll (the same way you could roll a burrito) by folding the bottom point over the filling, then fold the left and right points into the center, and finally by rolling it upward to seal.
- Lightly grease your air fryer basket with olive oil spray and add as many egg rolls as will fit. Make sure to place them seam side down so they don’t explode!
- Brush the tops of the wontons with the egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds or flakey sea salt, if desired.
- Cook at 400 degrees F for 5 minutes. Then flip the egg rolls over and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve warm, with your choice of dipping sauce.
- Store any leftover egg rolls in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat in the air fryer until warm (about 5 minutes at 375F).