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.
Nutrition
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
George Moy says
I’m glad that you show the steps on how to assemble egg rolls,because here in Detroit,Michigan,there’s a family,where this lady boasts about her business is a food truck and she makes eggs rolls that her late mother used to make,well when I watched her brother make a egg roll on TV, the way he assembled one looks more like he was making a burrito,not a egg roll so I hope you could show people that there is a difference between rolling up a egg roll and a burrito,Also WHEN you serve a egg roll you eat it as a whole appetizer,not slice it in half like a finger sandwich which it is not.
Sarah Mock says
Thank you for your feedback George! Just know that if I ever slice an eggroll open in a photo it is just to showcase the filling for those who are looking to make the egg rolls. I appreciate you!
Sarah
Sabriyyah says
These turned out good. I’m plant based so I used beyond burger, daiya shredded 3 cheese blend and nozya vegan egg roll wraps. I used a little bit of thinly sliced onion instead of chopped. I seasoned with salt, pepper onion powder, worshishire sauce and A1 sauce. It was really tasty. Thank you for sharing.
Nancy says
Should I spritz them with olive oil before air frying? I am anxious to make these this week.
Thanks, Nancy
Sarah Mock says
Nancy,
You are welcome to spritz with olive oil before frying but I found that the oil that is in the filling from the cheese and the meat, is enough to brown them. Try one with and one without and see what you like. Bon appetite!
Sarah
Colleen r Gannon says
once these are made, can you keep them in crock pot on warm to travel or will they get soggy?
Sarah Mock says
If it were me, I would not put them in a crock pot. You are right, the moisture can collect at the top of the lid and rain back down on the crisp rolls. If you have a way of venting the lid or placing a paper towel to collect the drips, that might be another alternative. Let me know if you found something that works for you.
Sarah
maureen J cheney says
Why did my egg rolls turn out dry and hard.
Sarah Mock says
can you share what time and temperature you used when making them?
Donna says
I'm sure when i make them tonight, they'll be great - i'm using shaved rib eye steak, but the recipe is different than the video - one shows green peppers, and one is deep fried.. With that said, which peppers do you like using? and I'm an air fryer newbie, so how many would you do at one time? Thanks
Sarah Mock says
Thank you for the note Donna!
I appreciate your attention to detail.That is the beauty of this recipe! You can adjust it to your taste. If you like green peppers in your cheesesteak.... add them! If you don't.... don't. I am a fan of a blend of green bell and red bell peppers. If you are an air fryer newbie, I would suggest 3-4 at a time, depending on the size of your air fryer. You want to be sure that there is enough air to circulate around the rolls. Just like deep frying, you don't want to over crowd!
Cheers!
Sarah
Jamie Burch says
Great recipe! Thanks for sharing! They were also a hit with my family!!
Sarah says
Jamie,
I am so glad you enjoyed it! It is a favorite with our family as well. It had been a while since I have made these... guess I need to make a batch soon.
Rebehah C says
Thank you for the wonderful recipe. Thanks for all the instructions.
bookloon says
Those egg rolls look really delicious. I would probably end up making chicken nuggets or french fries first.
Sarah says
That was my first use as well! Once you start you want to air fry everything!
Debbie says
It looks delicious and I would love to try fried chicken in there.
Courtney says
My goodness! I cannot wait to try these in our Air Fryer! These will be perfect for my toddler who loves cheesesteak :) I LOVE your video too, so professional!
BaileyDexter says
OMG, these look amazing! On my to make list for sure, thanks for the idea.
Natalie says
I would love to try this recipe but it looks too complicated!
Rana Jeree says
I would do chicken wings. I enjoyed the philly steak egg rolls yummy idea!!
krista grandstaff says
I think that I would first try to make some version of un-fried chicken... or something else that would normally be too fatty for us, but with the help of this nifty gadget - we could change that!