Air Fryer Cheesesteak Egg Rolls (+ Oven Directions)
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Make these easy cheesesteak egg rolls in the air fryer for an appetizer or main course meal. Each bite delivers the traditional hot Philly cheesesteak flavor wrapped in a crunchy egg roll wrapper.
Made with steak, veggies and cheese, this recipe started as a holiday appetizer. And it was only a matter of time before they were added to our game day lineups.
And now these steak and cheese egg rolls show up in our regular meal rotation. It’s kind of a no brainer when the entire family loves them (you gotta love the “no whining” meals, right?!).
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Once you get the hang of rolling them up, the ideas for fillings are endless. And these are ready in less than 30 minutes when cooked in the air fryer, making it an easy weeknight meal.
Another reason this recipe is so awesome is because egg rolls freeze well. I recommend making a double batch and freezing half of them. Then the next time you don’t feel like cooking you can take a few from the freezer and pop them in the air fryer for an easy meal or snack.
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We love making egg rolls in the air fryer! Our cheeseburger egg rolls and Chili’s Copycat Southwestern egg rolls are equally delicious and easy to prepare. We even made egg rolls with Thanksgiving leftovers and they are out of this world.
Ingredients Needed
- steak – ribeye, flank or beef eye round
- olive oil
- white onion
- green bell pepper
- minced garlic
- Worcestershire sauce
- salt and pepper
- white cheese such as provolone, white American, or Monterey Jack
- egg roll wrappers – look for these in the produce section
How to Make Air Fryer Cheesesteak Egg Rolls
PREP: Dice the onions and peppers. Mince the garlic cloves, and set aside. Cut the steak into thin slices, then dice.
Lori’s Prep Tip:
The meat will be easier to slice if you freeze it for a bit. Place the meat on a tray and place in the freezer for 30-60 minutes for thinner cuts and up to 1-2 hours for thicker cuts. You don’t want it frozen solid, just firmed up. Remove meat from the freezer and cut thin slices, going against the grain.
Add the oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the onion and peppers and saute until they’ve softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, steak, salt, and pepper. Cook until the meat is fully browned, then drain the juice for au jus.
Lay an egg roll wrapper in front of you so it’s turned in the shape of a diamond. Add two to three spoonfuls of meat mixture just below the center and top with 2 tablespoons of cheese.
Dip your finger in a little water and wet the edges of the wrapper. Fold in the right and left corners towards the center. Then bring up the bottom and roll, gently squeezing out air as you go. Lightly wet the corner that’s showing so it seals closed. Repeat until all egg rolls are made.
Spray the basket with oil or use a parchment paper liner. Place the Philly egg rolls in the basket, leaving a little room between each one. Spritz the egg rolls with a light coating of oil.
Air fry at 380 degrees F for 4 minutes, then flip and continue cooking for another 4 minutes. Allow the egg rolls to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Oven Instructions
To make these in the oven, follow all of the prep and assembly instructions. Place the egg rolls on a parchment lined baking sheet and cook for 18-20 minutes at 400 degrees F. Turn them at the halfway point.
Tips for Making Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls
- To save on prep time, look for pre-shaved steak at the grocery store.
- Freezing the steak for 20-30 minutes before cutting will make it easier to slice.
- A Granton blade knife makes slicing meat a breeze.
- While you are working in batches, keep the egg roll wrappers covered with a damp paper towel so they don’t dry out.
- Resist overfilling the wrappers – they may split if overstuffed.
- Use an oil mister to lightly spritz the egg rolls with oil.
- Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook these in batches.
- Cheesesteaks are normally served with warm Cheese Whiz, but you can also use ranch, queso or the au jus if preferred.
Storing and Reheating
Keep leftover cheesesteak egg rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 350 degrees F for 3 to 5 minutes or until they are warmed through.
How to freeze: Once the egg rolls have cooled completely, place them on a baking sheet in the freezer for 1-2 hours, or until they are frozen solid. Transfer them to a freezer bag where they will stay fresh for 1-2 months.
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Air Fryer Cheesesteak Egg Rolls
Equipment
- Granton blade knife
Ingredients
- 1 pound steak, (ribeye, flank or beef eye round)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 white onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, seeds removed, diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- pinch of salt and pepper
- 1 cup white cheese, finely shredded (provolone, white American, Monterey Jack)
- 8 egg roll wrappers
Instructions
- Dice onion and pepper and mince garlic. Set aside.
- Prepare steak by cutting into thin slices, then dicing. Set aside.
- Place a skillet over Medium-high heat and add oil. When oil has heated, add bell pepper and onion and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, steak, salt, and pepper. Sauté and cook until the meat is browned. Drain juice for an au jus and set aside
- Place the egg roll wrapper in front of you in the position of a diamond. Place 2 to 3 spoonfuls of the meat mixture just below the center of the wrapper and top with 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese
- Using your finger, lightly wet the edges of the wrapper with water.
- To fold the egg rolls, first fold the left and right corners into the center of the wrapper. Bring up the bottom corner over the filling and roll the egg roll shut, squeezing out any air as you roll. Lightly wet the exposed corner and gently press to seal it to the wrapper..
- Spray the air fryer basket with oil and place the egg rolls in the basket, leaving a little room between each roll. Mist rolls with oil.
- Cook for 8 minutes at 380°F, turning at the halfway point. Cook until egg rolls are crispy and golden brown on all sides.
- Cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- To make cutting the steak easier, freeze it for 20-30 minutes before cutting.
- Cover the egg roll wrappers with a damp paper towel to keep them from drying out while you are working.
- Depending on the size of your air fryer you may need to cook in batches.
- Cheesesteaks are typically served with warm Cheese Whiz. You could also use queso, Ranch or the au jus if preferred.
- To bake: prepare as directed up to cooking. Place egg rolls on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees F for 18-20 minutes, turning at the halfway point.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat at 350 degrees F for 3-5 minutes until heated through.
- To freeze: cook egg rolls as directed then cool completely. Flash freeze the egg rolls on a baking sheet for 1-2 hours before transferring to a freezer bag. Can be stored for 1-2 months.
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