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37 Creative Recipes That Prove Anything Can Be Turned Into An Egg Roll

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Parker feierbach

If the only time you’re eating egg rolls is when you order Chinese food, you’re missing out. We’ve got news for you—they’re actually wildly easy to make at home AND to fill with anything you can think of. Their crispy, crunchy shells make them great appetizers, ofc, but they can also be delicious light meals or desserts too. Don’t believe us? Check out our 37 egg roll recipes for proof—we bet we see some egg roll wrappers in your grocery cart future. 😉

When we say you can put anything into an egg roll, we mean it. Take inspiration from all your fave foods—we truly haven’t found a single one that wasn’t improved by being tucked into a crispy egg roll shell and fried. Sandwiches or burgers? Yep, try our Big Mac egg rolls, our meatball sub egg rolls, or our Reuben egg rolls. Italian food? Our pizza egg rolls or our mac & cheese egg rolls take it OTT. Mexican food? Consider our burrito egg rolls or our Southwestern egg rolls just another twist on the genre. Breakfast?! You bet—try our everything bagel egg rolls or our breakfast egg rolls. The list goes on and on.

And don’t even get us started on egg rolls for dessert. They take normally fussy desserts like cheesecake or pie and turn them into something SO easy. Check out our caramel apple pie egg rolls, our Boston creme egg rolls, or our cheesecake egg rolls for ideas, but really, the sky’s the limit, so get creative. Don’t want to get creative, but still want to get in on the action? Take a hint from two of the recipes here, and just wrap up a candy bar in an egg roll wrapper and fry it. You’re welcome!

1

Air Fryer Egg Rolls

air fryer egg rolls with pork, cabbage and carrots
PHOTO & FOOD STYLING: LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHY

Once we discovered the magic of the air fryer, we knew we had to develop an egg roll recipe for our new favorite gadget. Quick to make and even easier to clean up, this recipe uses less oil than the usual deep-fried versions, making it one of our new go-to dishes for an easy snack or appetizer.

Get the Air Fryer Egg Rolls recipe.

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Reuben Egg Rolls

reuben egg rolls
Ethan Calabrese

Frying these Reuben-inspired egg rolls can sound intimidating, but it’s definitely worth it here. The high heat keeps the wrapper crispy and prevents the whole thing from exploding. (Trust us, we've tested them in the oven, and the results are way messier and sadly soggy.) More of a cheeseburger person? Try our Big Mac egg rolls next.

Get the Reuben Egg Rolls recipe.

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Cheesecake Egg Rolls

cheesecake egg rolls
Park Feierbach

Crazy egg rolls are kind of our thing and this cheesecake version is tops. Whatever you do, don't skip the strawberry dipping sauce—it is SO good.

Get the Cheesecake Egg Rolls recipe.

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Antipasto Egg Rolls

antipasto egg rolls
Parker feierbach

Fun fact: To make these a little lighter, you can make this antipasto salad-inspired recipe in your air fryer. And you don't need any oil. (Though if you brush some on before cooking, your egg rolls will come out a little cracklier—up to you!)

Get the Antipasto Egg Rolls recipe.

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Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls

buffalo chicken egg rolls
Charlie Gillette

Few foods scream game day like some crisp, saucy Buffalo wings... except maybe these Buffalo chicken egg rolls. Served with some doctored up store-bought ranch dressing, they'll be the most popular dish at your party.

Get the Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls recipe.

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Meatball Sub Egg Rolls

meatball sub egg rolls topped with chopped parsley and marinara
PHOTO: KATE JORDAN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Meatball sub egg rolls might sound like something you came up with in a dream, but they're absolutely real. They're exactly what they sound like—all of the fillings you'd find in a meatball sub loaded into an egg roll wrapper and deep-fried until golden brown, delicious, and perfect for folks who don't want their hands covered in hot marinara sauce.

Get the Meatball Sub Egg Rolls recipe.

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Big Mac Egg Rolls

big mac egg rolls
Charlie Gillette

Love a Big Mac? Us too, so we made them portable and perfect for sharing. Don't forget the Mac sauce for dipping!

Get the Big Mac Egg Rolls recipe.

8

Jalapeño Popper Egg Rolls

jalapeño popper egg rolls
ALEXA PAYESKO

We thought nothing could beat out our bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers... until now. These take everything we love about those, and add a crispy, crunchy shell that's irresistable.

Get the Jalapeño Popper Egg Rolls recipe.

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Banana Pudding Egg Rolls

banana pudding egg rolls
Charlie Gillette

Warning: These banana pudding-inspired egg rolls are RIDICULOUS. We think the Nilla Wafer coating really takes them over the edge. Make sure you're tossing the egg rolls in Nilla crumbs immediately after frying—otherwise, they won't stick!

Get the Banana Pudding Egg Rolls recipe.

10

Pizza Egg Rolls

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Brad Holland

These pizza-inspired egg rolls are kind of like a leveled-up mozzarella stick. We went with pepperoni, but feel free to swap in your fave pizza toppings (we bet sausage would be great too!).

Get the Pizza Egg Rolls recipe.

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11

Cookie Dough Egg Rolls

cookie dough egg rolls
BRAD HOLLAND

We like the ease of store-bought cookie dough for these egg rolls, but feel free to make your own, like the one for our best-ever chocolate chip cookies.

Get the Cookie Dough Egg Rolls recipe.

12

Can't go wrong with a fried pickle.

pickle egg rolls vertical
Chelsea Lupkin

Can't go wrong with a fried pickle, and these are the easiest and fastest way to get one—only shallow frying required!

Get the Pickle Egg Rolls recipe.

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13

Southwestern Egg Rolls

southwestern egg rolls

Now you'll never have to drive to Chili's just for their delicious egg rolls again. These copycats are so easy to make at home and might taste even better.

Get the Southwestern Egg Rolls recipe.

14

Snickers Egg Rolls

snickers egg rolls
Brad Holland

Okay, okay, we know—this is a very simple recipe. Trust us, though: Once you try these egg rolls, you'll never want Snickers any other way.

Get the Snickers Egg Rolls recipe.

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Blueberry Cheesecake Egg Rolls

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Brad Holland

These little guys are way easier to make than traditional cheesecake, with an added crunch that you never realized you were missing. We went with blueberry, but feel free to swap in your fave fruits too (à la our strawberry or raspberry cheesecakes).

Get the Blueberry Cheesecake Egg Rolls recipe.

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Chicken Parm Egg Rolls

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BRAD HOLLAND

To make things super-easy on yourself for these, start with baked (previously frozen) chicken tenders. If you have leftover homemade chicken Parm, that's even better!

Get the Chicken Parm Egg Rolls recipe.

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17

Churro Cheesecake Egg Rolls

churro cheesecake egg rolls
Chelsea Lupkin

If you're a fan of churros and cheesecake, this dessert was made for you. Ready in just 30 minutes and using a fraction of the normal amount of frying oil you'd need to cook churros, this treat is simple to make and perfect for sharing.

Get the Churro Cheesecake Egg Rolls recipe.

18

Kit Kat Egg Rolls

kit kat egg rolls
Brandon Bales

Fried candy bars have become a carnival and state fair staple. These egg rolls makes the Kit Kat here even crispier (plus who can say no to extra chocolate?!).

Get the Kit Kat Egg Rolls recipe.

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Breakfast Egg Rolls

breakfast egg rolls
Charlie Gillette

Who says you can't have egg rolls for breakfast? These are stuffed with the breakfast essentials: scrambled eggs, melty cheese, crisp bacon, and some chives for freshness. We're hooked!

Get the Breakfast Egg Rolls recipe.

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Caramel Apple Egg Rolls

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Charlie Gillette

These are truly heavenly. They're sort of like mini apple pies, but with an added bonus: CARAMEL. Yes, serving them with caramel on the side is a little extra, but then again so are these egg rolls. 😏

Get the Caramel Apple Egg Rolls recipe.

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