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Crispy air fryer beef birria egg rolls on a plate with a bowl of consommé for dipping

Easy Air Fryer Birria Egg Rolls

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Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 14 Servings

Description

Crispy air fryer birria egg rolls made with precooked or Trader Joe's beef birria, stuffed with melty cheese and served with rich consommé for dipping. Ready in about 20 minutes — no braising required!

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups birria beef, precooked, shredded birria beef or 2 boxes Trader Joe's Beef Birria
  • 14 egg roll wrappers
  • 1.5 cups Oaxaca, shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup cilantro, chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup white onion, finely diced
  • Water, for sealing the wrappers

Instructions

  • Heat the birria per the box (about 5 minutes in the microwave, or until simmering on the stovetop). Lift the beef out and reserve the broth for dipping.
  • Shred any large pieces with two forks, then let the beef drain in a strainer for a few minutes so the filling isn't wet.
  • Toss the drained beef with the cilantro and diced onion.
  • Lay an egg roll wrapper in a diamond shape. Add a line of cheese and 2–3 tablespoons of beef across the center. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, fold in the sides, and roll tightly. Dab the final corner with water to seal.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray each egg roll all over with oil.
  • Arrange in a single layer, seam-side down, without crowding. Air fry 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
  • Serve hot with warm consommé for dipping.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Notes

  • The birria is already seasoned (and a little salty), so don't add extra salt.
  • One box serves about two, yielding roughly 6–8 egg rolls — use two boxes for a full batch.
  • Don't overfill, and drain the beef well; wet filling is the enemy of crispy.
  • Freeze uncooked assembled rolls up to 2 months; air fry from frozen at 375°F for 12–14 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 14gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 319mgPotassium: 127mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 46IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg