Description
These Pickle Egg Rolls are a crispy, tangy, and creamy appetizer perfect for snack time or a party platter. Featuring crunchy pickle spears wrapped with ham and cream cheese inside golden, air-fried egg roll wrappers, they offer a delightful combination of flavors and textures with an easy-to-make process using an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 10 egg roll wrappers
- 10 pickle spears
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 10 slices ham
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for cooking, which will help the egg rolls crisp up nicely.
- Prepare the Pickles: Use a paper towel to dry the pickle spears thoroughly to prevent sogginess. Then, spread a small amount of softened cream cheese over the top of each pickle spear to add a creamy texture and mild flavor.
- Wrap with Ham: Take one slice of ham and wrap it around each cream cheese-coated pickle spear. This adds a savory layer that complements the pickles.
- Wrap in Egg Roll Wrappers: Place each ham-wrapped pickle in the center of an egg roll wrapper. Fold the edges around the pickle and seal the ends using a small amount of water to ensure the rolls hold together while cooking.
- Oil the Egg Rolls: Place the prepared egg rolls into the air fryer basket or tray. Brush all sides of each egg roll evenly with vegetable oil to promote browning and crispiness during air frying.
- Air Fry: Cook the egg rolls in the air fryer for 10 minutes at 400°F, flipping them halfway through to ensure even cooking and browning on all sides. The result should be golden and crispy egg rolls with a warm, flavorful filling.
Notes
- Make sure to dry the pickles well to prevent the egg roll wrappers from getting soggy.
- You can substitute ham with turkey or bacon for different flavors.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, you can bake these in a conventional oven at 425°F for about 12-15 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
