Thanksgiving turkey egg rolls are the most delicious way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers. A crispy, golden brown egg roll wrapper surrounds your favorite Thanksgiving flavors. Dip in leftover gravy or spread on extra cranberry sauce. You might make these for the Thanksgiving meal next year!
If you need Thanksgiving recipes I suggest starting with turkey brine recipe, and it is always important to safely thaw a frozen turkey followed by how to roast the perfect Thanksgiving turkey, and new this year: how to sous vide a turkey breast. And you might have seen my Google popular post on how to carve a turkey breast.
What is a Thanksgiving turkey egg roll?
A Thanksgiving egg roll is a non traditional egg roll full of your favorite Thanksgiving flavors. Mashed potatoes, stuffing or dressing, roasted turkey and cranberry sauce. Everything is rolled up and deep fried in an egg roll wrapper.
What are in Thanksgiving turkey egg rolls?
These Thanksgiving egg rolls have leftover mashed potatoes, leftover roasted turkey, leftover Thanksgiving stuffing (dressing) and a dollop of cranberry sauce. Other ingredients could include green beans, diced roasted Brussels sprouts, roasted root vegetables or what ever Thanksgiving flavors you love.
Thanksgiving turkey egg roll ingredients
- 1 cup leftover Thanksgiving turkey
- 1 cup leftover Mashed potatoes
- 1 cup leftover Thanksgiving stuffing
- 1/2 cup leftover cranberry sauce
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- Fry oil
How to make Thanksgiving egg rolls
- Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan to 375.
- Place an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface, with the points facing, up, down, left and right.
- In the center of the wrapper, layer 1 tablespoon of mashed potatoes, stuffing, turkey and a teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
- Fold the top corner of the egg roll wrapper over the filling.
- Fold in the left corner and the right corner.
- Place a bit of water on the bottom corner of the egg roll.
- Roll the rest of the egg roll to close.
- Deep fry for 2-3 minutes, turning often, until golden brown and heated through.
What to serve with Thanksgiving leftovers egg rolls:
- Cranberry sauce
- Thanksgiving gravy
- Cranberry apple chutney
More non traditional egg roll recipe:
Can Thanksgiving egg rolls be made in an air fryer?
Most definitely! Thanksgiving egg rolls can be made in an air fryer. An air fryer is a great way of reducing fat in fried foods! After the Thanksgiving feast, we can all save on fat!
How to air fry Thanksgiving egg rolls
- Heat air fryer to 390F.
- Air fry the Thanksgiving egg rolls in a single layer.
- Air fry for 6-9 minutes.
More Thanksgiving leftovers recipes:
Printable Thanksgiving Egg Roll Recipe:
Thanksgiving turkey egg rolls
Ingredients
- 1 cup leftover Thanksgiving turkey
- 1 cup leftover Mashed potatoes
- 1 cup leftover Thanksgiving stuffing
- 1/2 cup leftover cranberry sauce
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- Fry oil
Instructions
- Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan to 375.
- Place an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface, with the points facing, up, down, left and right.
- In the center of the wrapper, layer 1 tablespoon of mashed potatoes, stuffing, turkey and a teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
- Fold the top corner of the egg roll wrapper over the filling.
- Fold in the left corner and the right corner.
- Place a bit of water on the bottom corner of the egg roll.
- Roll the rest of the egg roll to close.
- Deep fry for 2-3 minutes, turning often, until golden brown and heated through.
Aimee Shugarman says
This is so great!!! So much flavor and perfect for leftovers.
Britni says
Such an awesome yummy idea to sure thanksgiving leftovers! Love it!!
Sarah says
Thanks Britni!! I am in LOVE with this recipe.
Sarah says
Yes Aimee!! The flavors are sooooo goood.