Name: Air Fryer Thanksgiving Egg Rolls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 23 min
Ingredients: 1 cup leftover turkey (chopped); 1 cup leftover stuffing; 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes; 8 egg roll wrappers; 1 egg (beaten); cranberry jelly for dipping (optional)

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These air fryer Thanksgiving egg rolls are filled with mashed potatoes, turkey and stuffing. It’s an easy way to repurpose and use up your leftovers and tastes like you’re eating an entirely new dish.

After the big turkey day feast and eating leftovers the next day, it’s like you never want to see that turkey again. But if you hate wasting what’s left, you need to try wrapping the leftovers in an egg roll – it’s freaking delicious!

And if you have a tube of crescent rolls in the frig, try making our Leftover Turkey Crescent Roll recipe. Or make Thanksgiving sliders for another delicious way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers.

close up of half of a Thanksgiving egg roll with cranberry sauce and more piled up on a white plate.

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You can even make these throughout the year for an easy weeknight meal or when you’re craving comfort food. Start with leftover roasted chicken or a rotisserie chicken.

Then add whatever sides you have on hand and roll it up. You can wrap just about anything in an egg roll, toss it in the air fryer and it will be good.

Another favorite of ours is Air Fryer Cheeseburger Egg Rolls. They taste just like burgers, but wrapped in a crispy shell instead of a bun. And we’ve also got Cheesesteak egg rolls and a Chili’s copycat version of Southwestern egg rolls.

New to air frying? Get the low down on maximizing your usage of this amazing small appliance, including easy clean up tips, with our best air fryer tips for beginners.

Ingredients Needed

turkey
stuffing
mashed potatoes
egg roll wrappers
egg
cranberry jelly – we use this for a dipping sauce

Get the complete ingredients & directions in the recipe card below.

How to Make Air Fryer Thanksgiving Egg Rolls

Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F.

In a medium bowl, mix the turkey, stuffing, and potatoes together. Beat the egg in a small bowl.

two image collage of ingredients mixed in white bowl with wooden spatula and egg roll with a spoonful of ingredients on it with text overlay.

Lay out an egg roll sheet diagonally on a cutting board, so one corner is facing you. Brush the outer edges lightly with the egg.

side by side images of one egg roll partially wrapped next to egg wash and four Thanksgiving egg rolls rolled on a cutting board with text overlay.

Add 2 tablespoons of filling right below the center point of the wrapper. Fold the corner closest to you up and over the filling. Then bring the sides in and finish rolling. Seal the corner with the egg wash.

Spray the air fryer basket with oil (we use an oil mister) or use a parchment paper liner. Place the egg rolls in the basket, spritz with oil and air fry for 10 minutes. Flip each one, spritz with oil and cook for another 3 minutes.

side by side images of egg rolls in an air fryer basket and Thanksgiving egg rolls stacked on a plate with text overlay.

Transfer the rolls to a plate or wire rack to cool. Serve with cranberry sauce to dip.

How to Fry Egg Rolls in a Skillet

Fill a skillet with an inch of oil and heat over Medium heat until it bubbles. Use tongs to lower the egg rolls into the oil.

Fry for a couple of minutes on each side. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate or a cooling rack over paper towels to cool.

Tips for Making

If you warm the filling ingredients before assembling, the egg rolls will cook more evenly.
Be sure to roll snugly around the fillings but not too tightly.
Swap ingredients as needed to use what you have on hand.
Do not overfill the wrappers or they may tear and the filling will leak out.
For crispier egg rolls, leave a little room between them in the air fryer basket while cooking.
Be mindful of how old your leftovers are when you make these. To be on the safe side, we recommend not going past 3-4 days, to ensure they are still good.
If you don’t have leftovers, use carved deli turkey or a rotisserie chicken. Prepare a batch of Stove Top stuffing and instant potatoes to make an easy weeknight meal.

stacked Thanksgiving egg rolls on a white plate.

Storing and Reheating

Thanksgiving egg rolls taste best when eaten the day they are made. If your ingredients are fresh, you can store leftover egg rolls in an airtight container for 2-3 days in the fridge. Reheat in the air fryer or oven for a few minutes until they are warmed through.

If you want to freeze a batch, we recommend flash freezing before storing. Assemble the egg rolls then place them on a baking sheet in the freezer. Once they are frozen, transfer to a freezer bag.

When you’re ready to cook, place them in the air fryer and cook at 375 degrees F until they are warm and crispy.

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