Philly cheesesteak egg rolls have all your favorite flavors of a cheesesteak rolled in an egg roll wrapper. Baked in an air-fryer these cheesesteak egg rolls will be a favorite for an appetizer or as a football food.
If you love non traditional egg rolls as much as I do, you are going to want to make my philly cheesesteak stuffed shells, Tex-Mex egg rolls, and my personal favorite, Thanksgiving Egg Rolls. My family has also been asking me to make sous vide pork shoulder this summer. Grab some black raspberries from your freezer and make a black raspberry pie for dessert!
Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls Ingredients:
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** I know that there is much debate about the green bell pepper in a Philly cheesesteak. My family likes them, if you do not.... leave it out!
How to Make the Filling
- As your meat and vegetables are cooling, go ahead and dice up your cheese. I happened to use deli-sliced cheese but you are welcome to use pre-shredded cheese or shred your own.
- In a large bowl, combine your meat, cheese, and cooked peppers and onions for the egg roll filling.
- Stir to combine. This is the reason that you want the meat and veggies to cool. If they are not cool enough the cheese will start to melt. It is not the end of the world if the cheese melts but it will make for easier rolling if your cheese is not gooey!
How to roll an egg roll wrapper:
- Use a clean, dry surface it is time to roll the egg rolls.
- I use about a ¼ of a cup of steak filling in each one.
- See the graphic above for step by step rolling instructions.
Top Tip
Keep a damp but not wet paper towel for cover when you assemble the egg rolls. They have a tendency to dry out quickly.
Making Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls in the Air Fryer
Now it is time to fry the egg rolls!
For these egg rolls, you are going to want to cook them in 2 stages for optimum crunchiness.
- Air Fry at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes followed by 392 for 3 minutes.
Are you ready to crunch into these crispy fried egg rolls? I know I am!!
Can I freeze egg rolls?
Yes, you can freeze egg rolls if you have leftovers. Make sure to warm them thoroughly to enjoy these golden brown treats.
Do air fryer Philly cheesesteak egg rolls taste as good when reheated?
Reheating air fryer Philly cheesesteak egg rolls in a skillet may not fully capture the original melty goodness, but if you love Philly cheesesteaks, they should still taste delicious with a warm and crispy exterior.
Can I make homemade egg rolls with other fillings?
You can customize homemade egg rolls with alternative fillings like shredded chicken, vegetable medleys, or shrimp, showcasing that egg rolls are made for versatility with delicious recipes.
Ingredients
- 2 Packages of Frozen Sliced Steak
- 1 Package Egg Roll Wrappers
- 1 Green Bell Pepper
- 1 Medium White Onion
- ½ Pound of Cheese
Instructions
- Start by dicing your onion. I went with a pretty fine dice because I knew I was going to be making small egg rolls and there is no need for big pieces of onion.
- The green pepper is next. Same thing. Give it a fine dice.
- In a hot, large pan, with a drizzle of olive oil, sauté your vegetables until they are cooked but still crip
- Remove them to a paper towel lined plate and get ready to cook your frozen sliced steak.
- I use the same hot pan that I cooked the vegetables in. The flavors left over from the onions and peppers will mingle with the meat as it cooks.
- I add a dash of salt and pepper to the meat as it cooks. This is optional and you should flavor your meat to your taste.
- I use a flat metal spatula to break the meat up into bite sized pieces as it cooks.
- I let the meat cook until it is just about to lose the last bit of pink. Then I transfer it to a paper towel lined plate to drain off the excess fat.
- In a large bowl, combine your meat, cheese and cooked peppers and onions.
- Stir to combine
- This is the reason that you want the meat and veggies to cool. If they are not cool enough the cheese will start to melt. It is not the end of the world if the cheese melts but it will make for easier rolling if your cheese is not gooey!
- On a clean, dry surface it is time to roll up your Philly cheese steak egg rolls.
- I use about a ¼ of a cup of filling in each one.
- For these egg rolls you are going to want to cook them in 2 stages for optimum crunchiness.
- Start at 350 for 10 minutes followed by 392 for 3 minutes.
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Notes
I am Sarah Mock. Welcome!
Sarah Mock is a classically trained Chef and graduate of Johnson & Wales University. A culinary blogger for 15 years Sarah helps the home cook prepare her recipes with professional results.
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Originally published: Jan 13, 2015
Chanda says
Great recipe that I can’t wait to try. One question what size package of sliced steak do you use? Thanks