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Taco night got a glow-up. Meet Air Fryer Taco Egg Rolls: crispy outside, melty and savory inside, and guilt-free enough to make your health-conscious heart sing. These are everything you love about tacos—seasoned meat (beef, vegetarian, turkey, or beans), cheese —rolled into a neat little package and air-fried to golden perfection. Crunchy, handheld, and quick, they’re perfect for weeknight dinners, game-day snacks, or a fun appetizer that disappears fast.
Why these are worth making
Lower-fat Crisp: Air frying gives you that satisfying crunch without deep-frying in oil.
Portable Taco Vibes: No messy shells, just neat little rolls you can dip, stack, or dunk.
Flexible: Use ground turkey, lean beef, shredded chicken, or go vegetarian with black beans and corn.
Fast: From air fryer to table in less than 30 minutes.
Crowd-pleaser: Kids adore them. Adults love that they feel indulgent but are lighter.
Tips & swaps
Vegetarian: Use a can of black beans or vegetarian ‘meat’.
Cheesy-less: Omit cheese and add a spoonful of mashed avocado or a sprinkle of nutritional yeast.
Make-ahead: Assemble and freeze raw egg rolls on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer to a zip-top bag. Air fry from frozen—add 2–3 minutes to the cook time.
Crisp Hack: If your air fryer has hot spots, rotate and rearrange halfway through cooking.
Wrapper Alternatives: Want whole-grain? Some stores carry whole-wheat wrappers, or use tortillas folded and sealed, though crispness may differ.
Air Fryer Taco Egg Rolls
These are everything you love about tacos—seasoned meat (beef, vegetarian, turkey, or beans), cheese —rolled into a neat little package and air-fried to golden perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 Lb. Ground Lean Meat (Beef, turkey, or I used vegetarian.)
- 1/2 Medium Onion, Chopped
- 2 Tbsp. Tomato Paste, No Salt Added
- 1 Tbsp. Taco Sauce or Hot Sauce
- 2 Tsp. Cumin
- 1 Tsp. Paprika
- 1/2 C. Diced Tomato
- 2 Tbsp. Diced Pickled Jalapeños
- 1 C. Reduced Fat 2% Pepper Jack Cheese, Shredded
- 8 Egg Roll Wrappers
Instructions
- Lightly coat the basket or racks of your air fryer with non-stick spray and set aside.
- Add the 1 Lb. Ground Lean Meat and 1/2 Medium Onion to the skillet. Cook over medium high heat until the meat is browned and the onions are cooked through.
- Add in the 2 Tbsp. Tomato Paste, 1 Tbsp. Taco Sauce or Hot Sauce, 2 Tsp. Cumin, 1 Tsp. Paprika. Stir everything together and cook for another few minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add in the 1/2 C. Diced Tomato and 2 Tbsp. Diced Pickled Jalapeños.
- Stir to combine and set aside to cool slightly.
- Lay out an egg roll wrapper and add about 1/4 C. of the meat mixture in the middle. Top with about 1 Tbsp. of the cheese.
- Fold two of the ends in and then roll the egg roll up.
- Rinse and repeat for the remaining egg rolls.
- Lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray (and sesame seeds if desired.) Place them into the air fryer basked or racks and cook at 375 degrees for 6-8 minutes or until browned, crisp, and delicious.
- Once done, remove from the air fryer and allow to cool slightly.
- Serve warm with your choice of sides!
Nutrition Facts
Calories
211Fat (grams)
12 gSat. Fat (grams)
5 gCarbs (grams)
13 gFiber (grams)
1 gNet carbs
12 gSugar (grams)
2 gProtein (grams)
12 gSodium (milligrams)
335 mgCholesterol (grams)
43 mgNutritional Claims: Sugar Conscious • Peanut Free • Tree Nut Free • Soy Free • Fish Free • Shellfish Free • Pork Free •Crustacean Free • Celery Free • Mustard Free • Sesame Free • Lupine Free • Mollusk Free • Alcohol Free •Sulphite Free
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