Pickle Egg Rolls with Cheese & Seasoned Crust
Pickle Egg Rolls with Cheese & Seasoned Crust are a bold, crunchy appetizer that combines tangy dill pickles and melty cheese wrapped in crispy egg roll wrappers, finished with a flavorful seasoned crust. A playful twist on a party classic.
- Author: Mariem
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 egg rolls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 6 dill pickle spears, patted dry
- 6 slices cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 6 egg roll wrappers
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Vegetable oil for frying or cooking spray for air frying
- Lay out an egg roll wrapper diagonally. Place one cheese slice and a pickle spear in the center.
- Fold the bottom corner over the filling, fold in the sides, and roll tightly.
- Make a paste with flour and water and use it to seal the edges.
- Optional: brush egg rolls with oil and roll in seasoned breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder and paprika for extra crunch.
- To fry: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry egg rolls for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- To air fry: Preheat air fryer to 390°F (200°C). Spray egg rolls with oil and air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Let cool briefly before serving with dipping sauce of choice.
Notes
- Pat pickles dry to avoid soggy egg rolls.
- Try pepper jack or Swiss cheese for variety.
- Wraps can be assembled ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 4 hours before cooking.
- Reheat leftovers in an air fryer or oven to restore crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: pickle egg rolls, cheesy egg rolls, fried appetizers, crunchy snacks, party finger foods