Easy Air Fryer Cheeseburger Egg Rolls Recipe Video!

I rolled classic cheeseburger fillings into Ground Beef Egg Rolls and tucked a secret sauce inside that will have you reading on to learn what it is.

I thought cheeseburgers had reached peak delicious until I started rolling them into crispy pockets. I stuff these with lean ground beef and shredded cheddar cheese and yeah it feels a little wrong, in the best way.

They come out crunchy on the outside, gooey and burger-y inside, and people always ask whats in them before they even finish one. I dunk mine in Cheeseburger Egg Roll Sauce cause that tangy hit just makes it addictive.

These are my favorite Air Fryer Apps for game night or a late snack that somehow looks fancy but is stupid easy.

Ingredients

• Ground beef: high in protein, iron and savory fat, gives burger flavor and juiciness.
• Yellow onion: adds sweetness when cooked, some fiber, mild sharp bite raw.
• Dill pickles or relish: tangy sour crunch, low calorie, adds bright contrast.
• Ketchup: sweet tomato base, adds sugar and acidity, familiar burger taste.
• Yellow mustard: sharp acidic note, minimal calories, classic burger zip.
• Cheddar cheese: gives gooey richness, calcium and fat, melty savory layer.
• Egg roll wrappers: thin starch sheets, crispy when air fried, mostly carbohydrates.
• Egg wash: helps seal edges, adds slight gloss, small protein boost.

Ingredient Quantities

• 1 pound lean ground beef 80 to 85 percent lean
• 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion
• 1/3 cup dill pickles finely chopped or 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 12 egg roll wrappers 6 inch
• 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water for sealing
• cooking spray or 1 tablespoon neutral oil for air fryer

How to Make this

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high, add the 1 pound ground beef and 1/2 cup diced yellow onion, cook until beef is no longer pink and onion is soft, breaking meat up as it cooks; drain any excess grease.

2. Stir in 1/3 cup finely chopped dill pickles (or 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish), 1/4 cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; cook 1 minute to marry flavors, then remove from heat.

3. Let the filling cool for 5 minutes so it wont steam the wrappers and then fold in 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese until evenly mixed.

4. Lay one 6 inch egg roll wrapper on a clean surface with a corner pointing toward you, spoon about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the beef mixture into the center but slightly toward the bottom corner; do not overfill or it will burst.

5. Brush the top corner edges with the beaten egg (1 large egg plus 1 tablespoon water) to help seal, fold the bottom corner over the filling, fold the two side corners in, then roll tightly toward the top corner and press to seal; repeat for all 12 wrappers.

6. Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees F. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or brush with some of the 1 tablespoon neutral oil so things don’t stick.

7. Place egg rolls seam side down in a single layer with a little space between them, spray tops lightly with cooking spray or brush a little oil, work in batches if needed so they arent crowded.

8. Air fry at 375 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until golden brown and crispy on all sides.

9. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to rest 1 to 2 minutes (the filling is hot), then serve with extra ketchup, mustard or your favorite dipping sauce.

Equipment Needed

1. Large skillet for browning the beef
2. Spatula or wooden spoon to break up meat and stir
3. Colander or slotted spoon to drain excess grease
4. Cutting board and chef’s knife for onion and pickles
5. Measuring cups and spoons for sauces and seasonings
6. Mixing bowl and rubber spatula or spoon to combine filling and cheese
7. Small bowl and pastry brush for the egg wash, dont skip this step
8. Air fryer (with basket), plus tongs or oven mitts and paper towels to rest the egg rolls

FAQ

Easy Air Fryer Cheeseburger Egg Rolls Recipe Video! Substitutions and Variations

• Ground beef: ground turkey or chicken (leaner, add 1 tbsp oil or an extra spoon of cheese so it stays juicy), ground pork (richer flavor), or plant-based crumbles like Beyond/Impossible for a vegetarian swap.
• Pickles / sweet relish: finely chopped dill pickles (for tang), chopped bread-and-butter pickles (sweeter), or chopped pickled jalapeños if you want heat instead of sweetness.
• Shredded cheddar: Colby Jack or Monterey Jack (melts similar), American cheese slices torn up (super melty and classic burger flavor), or pepper jack for a spicy kick.
• Egg roll wrappers: wonton wrappers (make smaller bites), flour tortillas (wrap and brush with oil so they crisp up in the air fryer), or rice paper spring roll wrappers for a lighter, slightly different texture.

Pro Tips

– Let the beef mix cool for about 5 to 10 minutes before you fill the wrappers, otherwise the steam will make them soggy or they might burst. Be patient, its worth it.

– Shred cheddar from a block not use pre shredded, it melts way better. Also chop and pat the pickles dry so you dont add extra liquid to the filling.

– Dont overfill, stick to roughly 2 tablespoons so the wrapper can seal. Brush the edges with the egg wash, press the seam tight and put each one seam side down in the air fryer so they dont unroll while cooking.

– Preheat the air fryer to 375, spray or brush the rolls lightly with oil and dont crowd the basket. Flip once halfway through and let them rest a minute or two before eating cause the filling gets super hot.