Air Fryer Cheesy Ham and Pickle Egg Rolls
Description
Crispy air fryer ham and pickle egg rolls made with deli ham, melty pepper jack, and a whole dill spear — ready in 20 minutes with no deep frying. The easiest appetizer for game day, parties, or a fast lunch.
Ingredients
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- 12 slices pepper jack cheese, or Havarti, Swiss, or cream cheese
- 12 slices deli ham, thinly sliced
- 12 large dill pickle spears
Instructions
- Blot the pickle spears thoroughly on paper towels, drying all sides. This is the most important step for a crisp wrapper.
- Place an egg roll wrapper on a work surface with one corner facing you. Layer a slice of ham, a slice of cheese, and a dried pickle spear across the center.
- Fold the bottom corner over the filling, fold in both side corners, and roll tightly. Dampen the final corner with water and press to seal.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange the egg rolls seam side down in a single layer, not touching. Spray the tops generously.
- Air fry at 360°F for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping and spraying again at the halfway point. They're done when deeply golden and blistered, with cheese bubbling at the ends.
- Rest on a wire rack for 2 minutes before serving. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Wire cooling rack
- Paper towels
Notes
- Work in batches rather than crowding the basket — crowded egg rolls steam instead of crisping.
- Freeze uncooked rolls up to 2 months; air fry from frozen at 360°F for 12 to 14 minutes.
- Reheat leftovers at 350°F for 3 to 4 minutes. Avoid the microwave.
- Keep unused wrappers under a damp paper towel so they don't crack.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 13gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 1624mgPotassium: 259mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 410IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 238mgIron: 1mg