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Cheeseburger Egg Rolls | Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts

Erin S

9 April 2024

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Looking for a fun and easy appetizer for your next party? Try these cheeseburger egg rolls complete with creamy, tangy homemade burger sauce for dipping!

Close up of cheeseburger egg rolls stacked on a platter, with one egg roll broken in two and a bowl of dipping sauce in the background.

Cheeseburger egg rolls put all the beefy, cheesy flavors of a gooey all-American cheeseburger into an easy game day or party appetizer! This recipe is a fun riff on traditional Asian-style egg rolls (think, Vietnamese egg rolls). These cheeseburger egg rolls have juicy burger meat, pickles, and plenty of melted cheese rolled up inside a crispy, golden shell. I serve them with an easy homemade burger sauce and everyone always begs for the recipe, so here it is!

Why You’ll Love These Easy Cheeseburger Egg Rolls

Cheesy, beefy flavor. Everything you love about a classic cheeseburger, including savory ground beef, onions, pickles, and cheese, gets wrapped up into a hot and crispy, golden egg roll.
3 ways. Make these cheeseburger egg rolls in the deep fryer, oven, or air fryer. Each method gets the outsides nice and crispy and the insides cheesy and melty!
Homemade dipping sauce. Whether you know it as burger sauce, special sauce, or secret sauce, one thing is for certain: it’s the perfect dipping sauce for these egg rolls. It’s easy to make with a handful of easy ingredients.
Make it your own. Make these fast-food-inspired egg rolls “to order” with any of your favorite burger toppings!

Ingredients You’ll Need

Below are some quick ingredient notes. Don’t forget to scroll down to the recipe card for a printable list of ingredients.

Ground Beef – I like to use lean ground beef. You can also make this recipe with ground turkey or ground chicken.
Onion and Garlic – Finely chopped and minced to add flavor to the beef.
Worcestershire Sauce – This can be substituted with soy sauce if needed.
Salt and Pepper
Cheese – Freshly shredded cheddar cheese. Colby Jack is another good option, as is Pepper Jack for a bit of kick.
Pickles – Dill pickles are a must!
Egg Roll Wrappers – You’ll find egg roll wrappers in the international food aisle at major supermarkets. They’re similar to wonton wrappers, just larger.
Oil – If you’re deep frying your egg rolls, you’ll need a good frying oil with a high smoke point, like canola or vegetable oil.

For the Dipping Sauce

Mayo, Ketchup, Mustard, and Relish – Common condiments that form the base for this “secret” burger sauce.
Onion – Grated so that there aren’t any large chunks in the sauce.
Vinegar – White vinegar works great, or you can use white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
Paprika – Use sweet or smoked paprika, whichever you have on hand.

Overhead view of cheeseburger egg rolls on a platter next to a bowl of dipping sauce.

How to Make Cheeseburger Egg Rolls

This crispy, cheesy appetizer is so easy to make! Here’s a short step-by-step to get you started on the recipe. You’ll find the printable recipe instructions in the recipe card below the post.

Prepare the dipping sauce. First, whisk together the dipping sauce ingredients. Place the sauce into the fridge while you prepare your egg rolls.
Brown the ground meat. Add the ground beef and onion to a large skillet. Sauté until the meat is browned and the onions are softened. Lastly, stir in the garlic, followed by Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Take the filling off the heat for now.

Cheeseburger filling topped with shredded cheese on top of an egg roll wrapper.

Fill the wrappers. Lay the first egg roll wrapper flat in front of you, and spoon over the ground beef. Sprinkle over some shredded cheese and chopped pickles.

A partially folded cheeseburger egg roll on a wooden surface.

A rolled cheeseburger egg roll on a wooden surface.

Fold and roll. Wet the edges of the wrapper, then fold and roll the wrapper up and over the beef filling. Repeat with the remaining filling and wrappers. Once all the egg rolls are rolled and ready, it’s time to cook them!

Cheeseburger egg rolls deep frying in a skillet with oil.

Deep fried cheeseburger egg rolls on a sheet of paper towel.

Fry. Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet, and then cook the egg rolls in the oil for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. You may need to work in batches depending on the size of your pot.

Can I Make These In the Oven or Air Fryer?

Yes. Deep frying gets the best, crispiest, most authentic egg rolls. However, baking and air frying will yield crispy results, too (just not quite the same) if you’re looking to cut down on fats and calories. Here’s how to make these cheeseburger egg rolls in the oven or air fryer instead.

Oven

Brush the egg rolls lightly with oil, then bake at 450ºF for 15 minutes until they’re browned.

Air Fryer

Brush the egg rolls with oil, the same as you would if you were baking them. Place the rolls into the air fryer and cook at 390ºF for 10 minutes. Work in batches if needed and flip the egg rolls halfway through the cooking time. See my original air fryer egg rolls recipe for more tips!

Cheeseburger egg rolls stacked on a platter with a bowl of dipping sauce in the background.

Recipe Tips and Variations

These are some tips that you can have handy when making this scrumptious cheeseburger egg roll recipe:

Deep fry for the crispiest results. For the best results, fry these cheeseburger egg rolls in a skillet. Keep a close eye on your cheeseburger egg rolls while they cook in the hot oil.
Fillings. Customize your cheeseburger filling with any of your favorite burger toppings. Other tasty options are cooked crumbled bacon (hello, bacon cheeseburger egg rolls!), diced tomatoes, chopped jalapeños, etc.
Sauces. Include sauces like ketchup, mustard, and mayo in the filling for more flavor.
Vegetarian. Use your favorite brand of meatless mince in place of ground beef for a meat-free version.
Use spring roll wrappers. These are a good (and also gluten-free) alternative to egg roll wrappers if needed. Springroll wrappers are made with rice instead.

Two halves of a cheeseburger egg roll stacked on a white plate with a bowl of dipping sauce in the background.

What to Serve With Cheeseburger Egg Rolls

Serve these cheeseburger egg rolls on Game Day with your homemade burger sauce, or pair them with other easy dipping sauces like ketchup and homemade ranch dressing. You can also borrow the homemade Tex-Mex ranch from my Southwest egg rolls recipe. And while it might be intended for chicken fingers, this copycat Cane’s Sauce is another family favorite!

For a fun family dinner, serve your cheeseburger egg rolls with a side of burger sauce and air fryer French fries or onion rings (with a side of ketchup, of course).

Storing and Reheating Leftovers

Fridge. Store any leftover cheeseburger egg rolls airtight in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
Reheat. Reheat the egg rolls in a skillet on the stovetop, or warm them in the air fryer at 400ºF until they’re hot throughout. You can also reheat them in the oven for a few minutes at 400ºF.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes