38 Recipes That Guarantee You Can Turn Anything Into An Egg Roll... No, Really, Anything (2024)

Once we discovered the magic of the air fryer, we knew we had to develop an egg roll recipe for our new favorite gadget. Quick to make and even easier to clean up, this recipe uses less oil than the usual deep-fried versions, making it one of our new go-to dishes for an easy snack or appetizer.

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Frying these Reuben-inspired egg rolls can sound intimidating, but it’s definitely worth it here. The high heat keeps the wrapper crispy and prevents the whole thing from exploding. (Trust us, we've tested them in the oven, and the results are way messier and sadly soggy.) More of a cheeseburger person? Try our Big Mac egg rolls next.

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Crazy egg rolls are kind of our thing and this cheesecake version is tops. Whatever you do, don't skip the strawberry dipping sauce—it is SO good.

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Fun fact: To make these a little lighter, you can make this antipasto salad-inspired recipe in your air fryer. And you don't need any oil. (Though if you brush some on before cooking, your egg rolls will come out a little cracklier—up to you!)

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Few foods scream game day like some crisp, saucy Buffalo wings... except maybe these Buffalo chicken egg rolls. Served with some doctored up store-bought ranch dressing, they'll be the most popular dish at your party.

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Meatball sub egg rolls might sound like something you came up with in a dream, but they're absolutely real. They're exactly what they sound like—all of the fillings you'd find in a meatball sub loaded into an egg roll wrapper and deep-fried until golden brown, delicious, and perfect for folks who don't want their hands covered in hot marinara sauce.

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Love a Big Mac? Us too, so we made them portable and perfect for sharing. Don't forget the Mac sauce for dipping!

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We thought nothing could beat out our bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers... until now. These take everything we love about those, and add a crispy, crunchy shell that's irresistable.

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Warning: These banana pudding-inspired egg rolls are RIDICULOUS. We think the Nilla Wafer coating really takes them over the edge. Make sure you're tossing the egg rolls in Nilla crumbs immediately after frying—otherwise, they won't stick!

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These pizza-inspired egg rolls are kind of like a leveled-up mozzarella stick. We went with pepperoni, but feel free to swap in your fave pizza toppings (we bet sausage would be great too!).

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We like the ease of store-bought cookie dough for these egg rolls, but feel free to make your own, like the one for our best-ever chocolate chip cookies.

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Can't go wrong with a fried pickle, and these are the easiest and fastest way to get one—only shallow frying required!

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Now you'll never have to drive to Chili's just for their delicious egg rolls again. These copycats are so easy to make at home and might taste even better.

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Okay, okay, we know—this is a very simple recipe. Trust us, though: Once you try these egg rolls, you'll never want Snickers any other way.

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These little guys are way easier to make than traditional cheesecake, with an added crunch that you never realized you were missing. We went with blueberry, but feel free to swap in your fave fruits too (à la our strawberry or raspberry cheesecakes).

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To make things super-easy on yourself for these, start with baked (previously frozen) chicken tenders. If you have leftover homemade chicken Parm, that's even better!

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If you're a fan of churros and cheesecake, this dessert was made for you. Ready in just 30 minutes and using a fraction of the normal amount of frying oil you'd need to cook churros, this treat is simple to make and perfect for sharing.

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Fried candy bars have become a carnival and state fair staple. These egg rolls makes the Kit Kat here even crispier (plus who can say no to extra chocolate?!).

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Who says you can't have egg rolls for breakfast? These are stuffed with the breakfast essentials: scrambled eggs, melty cheese, crisp bacon, and some chives for freshness. We're hooked!

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These are truly heavenly. They're sort of like mini apple pies, but with an added bonus: CARAMEL. Yes, serving them with caramel on the side is a little extra, but then again so are these egg rolls. 😏

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