I started wrapping things in egg roll wrappers a few years ago and honestly, I haven’t stopped since. What began as a classic pork-and-cabbage situation quickly turned into a full obsession — because once you realize that an egg roll wrapper is basically a blank canvas for anything in your fridge, the possibilities get really fun, really fast. The air fryer is what makes all of this work. A quick spritz of oil and ten minutes at high heat gives you that loud, shatteringly crisp crunch without a pot of oil on the stove, without the smell that lingers for two days, and without the mess. I’ve rolled leftover mac and cheese, a full Reuben sandwich, a loaded baked potato, and even peanut butter and banana into these little wrappers — and every single one has been a hit. Whether you’re looking for a game-day appetizer, a drive-thru copycat, or a creative way to use up leftovers, these 15 recipes are the ones I make on repeat.
1. Air Fryer Egg Rolls (Homemade or Frozen)
This is the one I send to everyone who’s just getting started. It covers both a homemade ground beef and vegetable filling rolled from scratch and the exact time and temperature for cooking frozen egg rolls straight from the box — shatteringly crisp either way, with just a tablespoon of oil.
2. Copycat Jack in The Box Egg Rolls
Everything you love about those savory drive-thru egg rolls, made right at home with seasoned pork, cabbage, and veggies — and honestly, crispier than the original. Perfect for dipping, perfect for a crowd, and so much better than the drive-thru line.
3. Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Cilantro Egg Rolls
These taste like they took real effort, but they really didn’t. The move here is a handful of dried cranberries in the filling — that little hit of sweetness balances the jalapeño and fresh cilantro in a way that sounds unexpected but absolutely works.
4. Air Fryer Egg Roll In A Bowl
When I want all that savory, ginger-garlic, umami-rich egg roll flavor but want to skip the wrapper entirely, this deconstructed version is my go-to. It comes together in minutes and is every bit as satisfying as the real thing.
5. Air Fryer Reuben Egg Rolls
Salty corned beef, melty Swiss, and tangy sauerkraut wrapped in a shell that shatters when you bite it — no deep fryer, no pot of oil, twenty minutes start to finish. These disappear faster than anything else I put out at a party.
6. Air Fryer Mac And Cheese Egg Rolls
One of my favorite ways to repurpose leftovers — when my kids can’t finish a pan of mac and cheese, I stuff it into egg roll wrappers and let the air fryer do the rest. Creamy and soft on the inside, perfectly golden and crunchy on the outside.
7. Air Fryer Peanut Butter Banana Egg Rolls
Three ingredients, fifteen minutes, and you’ve got a warm, gooey dessert roll that feels way more indulgent than it has any right to. The peanut butter gets melty, the banana softens up, and it’s my go-to when I need something sweet after dinner.
8. Air Fryer Antipasto Egg Rolls
I took everything I’d put on an Italian antipasto platter — deli ham, pepperoni, provolone, mozzarella, pepperoncini — and wrapped it up. Ten minutes at 400°F gives you a shatteringly crisp shell around a molten, salty, tangy center. Dip them in Italian dressing and thank me later.
9. Air Fryer Jalapeno Popper Egg Rolls
Everything good about a classic jalapeño popper — hot cream cheese, sharp cheddar, smoky bacon, real jalapeño heat — wrapped in a shell that the air fryer gets perfectly crisp in 8 to 10 minutes. No pot of oil, no fuss, just serious crunch.
10. Air Fryer Loaded Mashed Potato Egg Rolls
Leftover mashed potatoes stuffed with cheese and bacon, wrapped up and air-fried until golden — served with a side of sour cream, these taste exactly like a loaded baked potato with the best crunchy exterior you’ve ever had.
11. Air Fryer Cheesecake Egg Rolls
The air fryer isn’t just for savory recipes! The high heat crisps the wrapper beautifully while keeping the rich, creamy cheesecake filling warm and gooey on the inside. A drizzle of chocolate sauce or a handful of fresh berries on top and these will absolutely wow your guests.
12. Pagoda Egg Rolls in the Air Fryer
Pagoda egg rolls come out crispy in the air fryer in about 8–10 minutes — no deep frying, no thawing. But the timing shifts depending on whether you’ve got the pork, vegetable, chicken, or mini rolls, and there are a couple of steps that decide whether the wrapper shatters or turns leathery. Here’s exactly how to get them right the first time.
13. Crispy Air Fryer Peach Cobbler Egg Rolls
Air fryer peach cobbler egg rolls take everything good about a warm peach cobbler — jammy fruit, cinnamon, a buttery crisp edge — and wrap it in an egg roll wrapper you can eat with one hand. Eight minutes in the air fryer and you get a shatter-crisp shell around a molten peach and cream cheese center, no deep fryer and no oil splatter.
14. Air Fryer Snickers Egg Rolls
This is one of the best recipes and is easy to prepare. With only two ingredients, you will amaze your family and friends!
15. Air Fryer Oreo Egg Rolls
Looking for an amazing dessert tonight? Look no further than my Air Fryer Oreo Egg Rolls Recipe! It’s delicious!
