reuben egg rolls

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Golden and crispy Reuben Egg Rolls stuffed with pastrami, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut, wrapped in egg roll skins and baked or air-fried to perfection. Served with a tangy Russian dressing, these delicious appetizers are a fun twist on a classic sandwich!

Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1.5 cup sauerkraut
8 count egg roll wrappers
6 ounces pastrami (chopped) or corned beef
1 cup shredded reduced fat Swiss cheese I like Jarlsberg
0.25 cup water for sealing wrappers
Olive oil spray for coating

Russian Dressing

0.25 cup light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
0.5 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
0.5 teaspoon horseradish
0.25 teaspoon hot sauce I used Frank’s Red Hot
0.5 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
0.25 teaspoon onion powder
0.125 teaspoon kosher salt pinch

Instructions

Preparation Steps

With a clean kitchen towel, squeeze excess liquid from the sauerkraut. Set aside.
Place 1 egg roll wrapper on a clean, dry work surface with corners positioned like a diamond.
Add 0.75 ounce (about 2 tablespoons) pastrami, 2 tablespoons cheese, and 2 tablespoons sauerkraut on the bottom third of the wrapper.
Carefully lift the bottom point nearest to you and wrap it around the filling.
Dip your finger into a small bowl of water and run it along the edges of the wrapper to seal.
Fold the left and right corners in toward the center, then continue rolling into a tight cylinder.
Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.

Cooking - Air Fryer Method

Preheat air fryer to 370 degrees F.
Spray all sides of the egg rolls with olive oil and rub gently to coat evenly.
Cook in batches for 10 minutes, turning halfway, until golden brown and crisp.
Meanwhile, combine all Russian dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
Serve egg rolls warm with dressing on the side or drizzled on top.

Cooking - Oven Method

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place coated egg rolls seam down on the baking sheet and spray again with oil.
Bake for 12 to 16 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
For frozen egg rolls, bake at 375 degrees F for 18 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway.

Notes

For best results, serve immediately. These freeze well—prepare and freeze before cooking, then cook directly from frozen with extended cook time. Use corned beef for a more classic Reuben flavor if preferred.