Reuben Egg Rolls

Reuben egg rolls are a must-have party appetizer with melty Swiss cheese snuggly bundled with sauerkraut and corned beef inside an egg roll wrapper. Deep fry until golden, dunk in thousand island dressing, and devour!

Why this recipe works

These reuben egg rolls switch up the game by swapping classic reuben sandwich bread with an egg roll wrapper. Sauerkraut, corned beef, and melty Swiss cheese are snuggled inside the tightly blanketed wrapper that’s then deep fried until crispy and golden brown.

These little 4 ingredient egg rolls are absolutely mouthwatering, don’t forget to serve them with thousand island dressing for dipping!

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

CORNED BEEF – We used leftover corned beef, but you can also use sliced corned beef from the deli.

SAUERKRAUT – This salty sour fermented cabbage pulls the flavor of these egg rolls together for that classic reuben taste.

CHEESE – Swiss cheese is a must when it comes to anything reuben. You can use pre-shredded Swiss cheese or shred it yourself.

WRAPPER – Be sure to use egg roll wrappers for this recipe, not wonton wrappers. Egg roll wrappers are larger and will fit more filling inside while also being sturdy enough to hold it all compared to thinner, smaller wonton wrappers.

How to Make Reuben Egg Rolls

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1. Place egg roll wrapper on work surface.
2. Add 1 tablespoon of sauerkraut to the center of the wrapper.
3. Add 2 tablespoons of corned beef on top of the sauerkraut.
4. Lastly, add 1 tablespoon of Swiss cheese on top of the corned beef.
   
   TIP – Don’t overfill the wrappers or they will ooze out when fried.
   
   
5. Fold the left and right side of the wrapper toward the center over the filling.
6. Holding those sides in place, fold the bottom up and over the center, over the filling. Use your fingertips to tuck it in, pulling the filling together.
7. Fold the open ends in, wet with water, and roll the wrapper the rest of the way, the water will help seal it in place.
8. Repeat steps for all rolls.
9. Heat oil in a deep-sided skillet to 350 F.
10. Using tongs, place rolls, seam side down, into the hot oil. Cook for 3 minutes, then turn over. Rolls should be nicely browned. Cook for an additional 3 minutes.
11. Drain on paper towels.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Store any leftover egg rolls in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I like to reheat mine in the air fryer, but you can also reheat them in a 350F oven until warmed through to keep the eggroll crisp.

Yes, you can freeze reuben egg rolls either cooked or uncooked. To freeze them uncooked, carefully place them in a large ziptop bag in a single layer. Freeze for up to 2 months. Allow them to thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Bring them to room temp before frying. Freeze cooked reuben egg rolls in an air-tight container or large ziptop bag. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in the air fryer or oven at 350F.

Serving Suggestions

Dip and dunk your reuben egg rolls in either thousand island dressing or Russian dressing. Serve as an appetizer for game days, St. Patrick’s Day, or parties or enjoy as lunch. Enjoy warm.

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