f you love the crackly crunch of a takeout egg roll but hate standing over a pot of hot oil, air fryer egg rolls are your new best friend. The air fryer turns an ordinary egg roll wrapper golden and shatteringly crisp with just a light spritz of oil, and it does it in about 10 minutes.
Egg roll wrappers are also one of the most versatile things in your fridge. Stuff them with classic pork and cabbage, turn a deli sandwich into a party appetizer, or fill them with something sweet for an easy dessert. Below are 10 of our favorite air fryer egg roll recipes, each linked to the full recipe with ingredients, step-by-step photos, and cook times.
10 Air Fryer Egg Roll Recipes to Try
Savory Air Fryer Egg Rolls
1. Copycat Panda Express Chicken Egg Rolls
This takeout copycat packs seasoned chicken, cabbage, carrots, and green onion into a crisp wrapper. Because it skips the deep fryer, the air fryer version comes in at roughly 78 calories per roll versus about 200 for the restaurant version. Make a batch for a fraction of the drive-thru price.
2. Copycat Jack in the Box Egg Rolls
Ground pork, shredded cabbage, carrots, and green onions recreate the fast-food favorite at home. They are savory, crunchy, and made for dunking in sweet and sour or hot mustard.
3. TGI Fridays Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls
Shaved steak, sweet peppers, caramelized onions, and melty provolone get rolled up and served with a creamy horseradish dip. It is the restaurant appetizer everyone orders, ready at home in about 40 minutes.
4. Air Fryer Reuben Egg Rolls
Corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing turn the classic deli sandwich into a game-day bite in about 20 minutes. The recipe also includes pastrami and turkey “Rachel” variations.
5. Crispy Air Fryer Pizza Egg Rolls
Mozzarella, pepperoni, and pizza sauce in a crunchy shell make a homemade upgrade on frozen pizza rolls. They cook at 390°F and are ready in about 12 minutes, so kids love helping make them.
6. Easy Air Fryer Breakfast Egg Rolls
Scrambled eggs, cheese, and sausage or bacon make a handheld breakfast you can prep ahead and freeze. Reheat them in the air fryer on busy mornings for a hot breakfast in minutes.
7. Pagoda Egg Rolls in the Air Fryer
No time to roll? Cook frozen Pagoda egg rolls straight from the freezer at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping once. The post covers pork, vegetable, chicken, and mini egg rolls, with times for each.
Sweet Air Fryer Egg Rolls
8. Easy Air Fryer Cherry Cheesecake Egg Rolls
Creamy cheesecake filling and sweet cherry pie filling melt together inside a golden wrapper. They taste like a slice of cherry cheesecake you can eat with your hands.
9. Air Fryer Cookie Dough Egg Rolls
A gooey chocolate chip cookie dough center inside a crisp shell, ready in just 7 minutes of air frying. Swap some flour for cocoa powder to make double chocolate egg rolls.
10. Air Fryer Peanut Butter Banana Egg Rolls
Just three ingredients: peanut butter, banana, and egg roll wrappers. They take about 15 minutes start to finish and are great with a drizzle of caramel or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Tips for the Crispiest Air Fryer Egg Rolls
- Pre-cook the filling. Meat fillings won’t cook through in the short air fryer time, so brown them first and let them cool.
- Don’t overfill. About 2 tablespoons of filling per wrapper keeps them from bursting.
- Seal with water. Brush the edges with water and press firmly so nothing leaks.
- Spray lightly with oil. A quick spritz of olive oil or avocado oil spray gives you that golden, bubbly finish.
- Cook seam-side down in a single layer. Leave space between each egg roll so the hot air can circulate, and cook in batches if needed.
- Flip halfway. Turning them once helps both sides crisp evenly.
Air Fryer Egg Roll FAQ
What temperature do you cook egg rolls in the air fryer? Most homemade egg rolls cook at 390°F to 400°F for about 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway. Check each recipe for exact times, since sweet fillings often need less.
Can you cook frozen egg rolls in the air fryer? Yes. There is no need to thaw them. Frozen store-bought egg rolls like Pagoda cook from frozen at 400°F in 8 to 10 minutes.
Do I need oil to make egg rolls in the air fryer? Not much. A light spray of oil helps the wrapper brown and blister, but you skip the deep fryer completely.
Can I use wonton wrappers instead of egg roll wrappers? Yes. Wonton wrappers make bite-size mini egg rolls. Use less filling and shorten the cook time by a few minutes.
How do I reheat leftover egg rolls? Reheat them in the air fryer at 350°F for about 3 to 4 minutes. They come out almost as crisp as fresh, unlike the microwave.
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From copycat takeout favorites to dessert egg rolls that disappear in minutes, these 10 air fryer egg roll recipes prove you don’t need a deep fryer for that perfect crunch. Pick one savory and one sweet, and you’ve got appetizers and dessert covered for your next game day or family night.
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