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Air Fryer Thanksgiving Leftover Egg Rolls

Crispy egg rolls filled with turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce, perfect for using Thanksgiving leftovers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 egg rolls
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Egg Rolls
  • 12 pieces egg roll wrappers
  • ¾ cup diced or shredded cooked turkey
  • ¾ cup prepared stuffing
  • ¾ cup cold mashed potatoes Keep cold and firm to prevent a soggy wrapper.
  • ¼ cup cranberry sauce Can be replaced with jalapeño-laced cranberry relish for added heat.
  • ¼ cup gravy Use sparingly to avoid soggy rolls.
  • as needed spray Olive oil mist Or similar cooking oil.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Lay an egg roll wrapper on a clean work surface in a diamond shape.
  2. Add 1 Tbsp of mashed potatoes, 1 Tbsp of stuffing, 1 tsp of cranberry sauce, and 1 Tbsp of turkey to the bottom half of the wrapper, leaving ½ inch clean at the edges.
  3. Wet the outer edge of the wrapper with water using your finger.
  4. Roll the egg roll by securing the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the left and right sides, and finally roll away from you until fully wrapped.
  5. Repeat until all egg rolls are filled and rolled.
Cooking
  1. Place egg rolls in a single layer in the air fryer basket, with some space between each one.
  2. Spray the tops lightly with olive oil.
  3. Cook in the air fryer at 400°F for 6 minutes, then flip, reapply oil, and cook for an additional 5–6 minutes until brown and crispy.
  4. If cooking in batches, reduce cooking time to 3-4 minutes per side for later batches.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately with gravy for dipping and extra cranberry sauce.

Notes

Store cooled egg rolls in a single layer for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Reheat in the air fryer for 3-5 minutes at 375°F to restore crispness.