Cheeseburger Spring Rolls
A satisfying crunchy, cheesy, and meaty appetizer.
Cheesy, juicy hamburgers in a crispy, crunchy appetizer form? It’s a hundred percent a reality with this recipe for Cheeseburger Spring Rolls. A flavorful meaty filling is wrapped and then fried for an appetizer that might outshine its original hamburger patty form.
What makes these spring rolls so flavorful is the filling. Ground beef and onions are cooked down until the fat renders out of the beef and the onions are tender. Once the grease is drained out, a savory array of condiments gets mixed in, adding and amplifying the meatiness of the filling.
Next, the filling gets rolled, in a burrito-like fashion, in the wrappers.
You’ll only need about two inches worth of oil to fry these spring rolls. Make sure to use tongs to gently flip the spring rolls over to cook completely on the other side.
Served with creamy dipping sauces, and these Cheeseburger Spring Rolls are ready to eat!
Biting into them is like diving into a trinity of crunchy, meaty, and cheesy goodness. The outer wrapper shatters into a chip-like crunchy bite.
Cheese inside the filling holds the meat together, allowing you to enjoy aromatic oniony meat that is amplified with dried seasonings, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire.
These are great finger foods to have at parties, holiday gatherings, or game day events because they’re filling without being heavy. They deliver satisfaction, with you wanting to come back for another (and another).
Cheeseburger Spring Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickles
- 12 spring roll wrappers (thawed if frozen)
- 2 tablespoons flour plus 3 tablespoons water (mixed into a paste for sealing)
- Oil for frying (or spray for air frying)
- Mix of ketchup and mayonnaise or sweet chili sauce and sour cream
Preparation
- Heat skillet over medium-high. Cook beef and onion until browned with crispy edges, about 5 to 7 mins. Drain ALL grease.
- Stir in ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cool 5 for minutes. Mix in cheese and pickles.
- Keep spring roll wrappers under a damp towel. Place 2 tablespoons of filling in the center of the wrapper. Fold sides inward, roll tightly (like a burrito), and seal edges with flour paste. Do not overfill.
- Heat 2-inches oil to 350°F. Fry 3 to 4 rolls at a time for 3 to 4 mins until golden. Drain on paper towels. Spritz rolls with oil. Air-fry at 390°F for 10 to 12 mins, flipping halfway.
- Serve hot with dipping sauces (mixed ketchup + mayo, or sweet chilli + sour cream) Freeze uncooked rolls on a parchment-lined tray. Once solid, transfer to a zip-top bag. Cook from frozen—add 1 to 2 minutes to cook time.