Leftover Turkey Eggrolls

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These golden brown easy turkey eggrolls are the perfect way to use leftover turkey after a holiday feast.

Whether it is Thanksgiving or Christmas, these eggrolls made with your favorite holiday leftovers are full of flavor.

A person is dipping an eggroll into a jar of cranberry sauce.

Crispy egg rolls create the perfect crunch factor. They are loaded with turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes and served with cranberry sauce or homemade turkey gravy for dipping.

Kids and adults will love this recipe.

Also, make sure to check out my pumpkin magic cake, it is a must-make holiday dessert that will win over a crowd.

Why I Love Leftover Turkey Egg Rolls

  • The perfect recipe to make leftovers taste like a whole new meal. No more boring leftovers.
  • Easy to make with flaky and crispy eggroll wrappers.
  • Versatile filling options.

Ingredients

These ingredients are simple and easy to reach for after a delicious holiday dinner.

The ingredients for thanksgiving eggrolls are shown on a wooden table.

See the recipe card below for amounts and instructions.

Variations

  • Don’t have turkey? No problem! Swap the cooked turkey with leftover ham or even chicken. Or go meatless.
  • Use green bean casserole, matchstick carrot sticks, or another veggie instead of stuffing or potatoes.
  • Dip your egg rolls in gravy instead of cranberry dipping sauce. Or eat them plain if you are not a sauce lover.
  • Consider slicing Brie, Swiss, or even a little mozzarella and adding it to the filling.
  • Feel free to change up the filling to any of the leftovers you have on hand. Experiment to find what works for you.

How to Make Them

This easy egg roll recipe is made in an air fryer. When you start with leftovers, half the work is already done. Below are easy to follow instructions with photos.

A bowl of thanksgiving leftovers next to a package of eggroll wrappers and a bowl of cranberry sauce.
Step 1

First, combine the turkey breast, stuffing, and potatoes in a large bowl and set aside.

A wooden cutting board with a filled egg roll wrapper next to a bowl of egg wash.
Step 2

Place an egg roll wrapper on a work surface and add two heaping tablespoons of mixture into the middle of the egg roll.

A wooden cutting board with a rolled egg roll next to a bowl of egg wash.
Step 3

Brush the whisked egg on the sides of the wrapper and fold the left and right corners so they overlap one another. 

Four uncooked eggrolls on a wooden cutting board.
Step 4

Fold the bottom corner up and roll the top corner down enclosing the egg roll filling inside.

Spray the filled rolls with non-stick cooking spray and add to your air fryer basket.

An air fryer filled with fried rolls.
Step 5

Fry egg rolls at 375°F for 10 minutes on one side and another 3-4 minutes on the other side. Make sure you spray each side with cooking spray again when turning.

Remove and allow to cool for about five minutes before eating. 

Serve with some cranberry sauce and enjoy!

Tips for Making Egg Rolls

  • Have all your ingredients laid out and ready for assembling the egg rolls.
  • Don’t overfill the eggrolls or they will be hard to seal and stay together.
  • You can deep fry or air fry your egg rolls. The choice is yours.
  • Make sure to add egg wash around the edges of the eggroll wrapper as this acts like glue.
  • Serve your eggrolls warm and fresh, as they will offer that crispy texture. If you don’t serve freshly cooked they will get soft.
  • Rotate the egg rolls during cooking to ensure all sides are evenly cooked.
A plate with turkey eggrolls next to an air fryer.

Common Questions

Can I make Thanksgiving leftover egg rolls ahead of time?

Yes, you can make and freeze the egg rolls for 2-3 months. Or you can prep and refrigerate for 24 hours. Then fry them in the air fryer when ready to enjoy.
If you are cooking from frozen, add a little extra cook time to ensure they are heated all the way through.

Can I bake the egg rolls instead of air-frying them?

Yes, you can bake these turkey egg rolls. First, preheat the oven to 375°F. Then place the egg rolls on a lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Make sure to flip halfway through. Cook until warmed all the way through and golden brown in color.

More Holiday Recipe Ideas

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Leftover Turkey Eggrolls

5 from 3 votes
Quick and easy turkey egg rolls recipe to take your holiday leftovers to the next level.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 13 minutes
Total: 28 minutes
Yield: 8 eggrolls

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup leftover turkey, chopped
  • 1 cup stuffing
  • 1 cup mashed potatoes
  • 1 egg
  • 8 egg roll wrappers
  • 1 cup Cranberry sauce for dipping

Instructions 

  • In a bowl, gently combine the turkey, stuffing, and potatoes.
  • Place two heaping tablespoons of mixture onto the center of an egg roll wrapper.
  • Brush whisked egg on the edges of the wrapper and fold the left and right corners overlapping one another.
  • Fold the bottom corner up to begin to close the egg roll.
  • Roll the top corner down enclosing the egg roll.
  • Spray rolls with non-stick spray.
  • Lay eggrolls in an air fryer basket and cook on 375°F for 10 minutes on one side.
  • Turn rolls and spray again. Then cook for 3 more minutes on the other side.
  • Remove and let cool before eating.
  • Serve with cranberry sauce for dipping and enjoy!

Notes

Best if eaten right away. Reheat in the air fryer as needed. 
Feel free to use whatever leftovers you have to great a delicious meal or snack!

Nutrition

Serving: 1eggroll, Calories: 205kcal, Carbohydrates: 33g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 41mg, Sodium: 229mg, Potassium: 171mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 132IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 23mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American

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