Crispy on the outside, melty and cheesy on the inside – these air fryer philly cheesesteak egg rolls are the ultimate game day appetizer! Thinly sliced steak, melty provolone cheese, onions, and bell peppers get wrapped up in egg roll wrappers and air fried to perfection.
Making these at home is so easy and way better than takeout. The air fryer cooks them up super fast with less oil than deep frying. And you can customize the fillings to your liking – try different cheeses or mix up the veggies.
These cheesesteak egg rolls also reheat beautifully, so you can make a big batch for meal prepping. I like to serve them with marinara sauce for dunking. But they also pair well with sriracha mayo, ranch dressing, or another creamy dip.
💖 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Delicious Flavor and Crunchiness: The combination of steak, cheese, and seasonings creates a juicy and flavorful filling that is wrapped in a crunchy egg roll wrapper. The air fryer makes them extra crispy without all the extra oil, making it a perfect appetizer or snack.
Minimal Ingredients And Easy to Make: This air fryer philly cheesesteak egg rolls recipe requires minimal ingredients and is very easy to make, even for those who are not confident in the kitchen. The process is simple, and you can have a batch of these egg rolls ready to serve in no time.
Great For Parties And Gatherings: These air fryer cheesesteak egg rolls are perfect for parties and gatherings. They are a crowd-pleaser, and everyone will love the taste and texture.
✨ Recipe Ingredients
To make these air fryer philly cheesesteak egg rolls you will need:
- 12 Egg Roll Wrappers
- 4 slices Provolone Cheese
- 1 pound (450g) Shaved Beef Steak
- 1 Yellow Onion (diced)
- 1 Green Bell Pepper (finely diced)
- 3 teaspoons Olive Oil (divided)
- 2 teaspoons Salt (divided)
- 3/4 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
👨🍳 How To Make
This steak and cheese egg rolls air fryer recipe is super simple! Follow these steps:
Step 1
Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil.
Once hot, add the shredded steak, season it with salt, and cook for a few minutes. Then, remove it to a plate.
Step 2
Add more olive oil to the skillet. Then, add pepper, onion, salt, smoked paprika, and chili powder Cook until the onion and pepper are soft.
Step 3
Place the steak back into the skillet and cook it with the vegetables. Mix until well combined.
Step 4
Turn off the heat. Place the cheese on top, and cover the pan. In a few minutes – the cheese will melt. Uncover and mix.
Step 5
Lay the egg roll wrappers on parchment paper. Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the mixture into each egg roll wrap. Fold and roll them.
Step 6
Preheat the air fryer to 400F (200C). Spray the egg rolls with oil spray and place them in the air fryer basket in one layer (bake in 2 batches if needed). Cook for 6-8 minutes until crispy and golden. Flip halfway through cooking.
That’s it! Enjoy these tasty air fryer cheesesteak egg rolls! They are easy to make and taste amazing.
💡Tips
1. Don’t Overfill the Egg Rolls
Stuffing the egg roll wrappers with too much filling can cause them to come apart or not seal properly during cooking.
About 2-3 tablespoons of filling per wrapper is perfect. Overfilling them may result in the filling leaking out, the wrapper not closing correctly, or the egg roll not cooking evenly.
2. Choose the Right Cut of Beef
When selecting the beef for these air fryer cheesesteak egg rolls, it’s important to use a good quality, thin sliced steak. Top round or bottom round steaks are ideal choices. They are flavorful, budget-friendly cuts that shred easily after cooking.
Avoid using tougher cuts as they won’t shred well. Take the time to slice or shred the raw steak into thin, bite-sized pieces before cooking. This will drastically reduce the cooking time and result in a tender filling for your egg rolls.
3. Smoked Paprika
I added half a teaspoon of smoked paprika to give the air fryer cheesesteak egg rolls a smokey flavor. You can also add more if desired. I add and use smoked paprika in so many of my recipes – it’s one of my favorite spices!
Make sure to buy naturally smoked paprika- it’s also available in bulk packages in some stores. I buy a pound each time, and it’s enough for the whole year.
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Air Fryer Cheesesteak Egg Rolls
- 12 Egg Roll Wrappers
- 4 slices Provolone Cheese
- 1 pound Shaved Beef Steak (450g)
- 1 Yellow Onion (diced)
- 1 Green Bell Pepper (finely diced)
- 3 teaspoons Olive Oil (divided)
- 2 teaspoons Salt (divided)
- 3/4 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil.Once hot, add the shredded steak, season it with salt, and cook for a few minutes. Then, remove it to a plate.
- Add more olive oil to the skillet. Then, add pepper, onion, salt, smoked paprikla and chili powder Cook until the onion and pepper are soft.
- Place the steak back into the skillet and cook it with the vegetables. Mix until well combined.
- Turn off the heat. Place the cheese on top, and cover the pan. The cheese will melt. Uncover and mix.
- Lay the egg roll wrappers on parchment paper. Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the mixture into each egg roll wrap. Fold and roll them.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400F (200C).Spray the egg rolls with oil spray and place them in the air fryer basket in one layer (bake in a few batches if needed).Cook for 6-8 minutes until crispy and golden. Flip halfway through cooking.