Don’t let those festive leftovers go to waste. Roll them into a savory (or sweet) treat with our easy Thanksgiving egg roll recipe. Dip these delicious egg rolls in some leftover gravy or cranberry sauce—yum! Frying, baking, and air fryer instructions included.
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Why Our Recipe
- Put all of those Thanksgiving leftovers to good use!
- Fun to make for a festive fall snack the whole family will love.
- Make savory rolls with turkey and stuffing or a sweet treat from leftover pies.
We are always looking for creative ways to use our Thanksgiving leftovers. We love a good turkey and cranberry sandwich, but let’s be honest, we’re a bit bored with it. After years of eating nothing but leftover sandwiches, we decided to experiment with other ways to use up those leftovers. Thanksgiving leftover pizza sure was fun, but we are even more excited about leftover egg rolls. Customize your egg rolls to your favorite Thanksgiving food, and they are sure to be a hit!
Ingredient Notes
- Cooked Turkey: Use any leftover, cooled and chopped turkey.
- Mashed Potatoes: Use leftovers or make instant potatoes—we don’t judge!
- Stuffing: Whether it’s from a box or homemade, we love stuffing!
- Cooked Ham: Use leftover ham or store-bought. Make sure it’s cooled and cubed before adding to your egg rolls.
- Sweet Potatoes: Any mashed sweet potatoes will do! You can even use yams.
- Cranberry Sauce: We love homemade cranberry sauce, but canned works, too.
- Turkey Gravy: Use leftover gravy from broth or pan drippings. You can’t beat it!
- Egg Roll Wrappers: Found by the pre-made biscuit and pasty section of most grocery stores.
- Vegetable Oil: Use any neutral-flavored oil for frying. Canola, avocado, and peanut oil work as well!
Flavor Combinations
You can feel free to make any of our favorite combinations, or experiment and make up your own! Some of our favorites include:
Turkey and stuffing dipped in cranberry sauce.
Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and dipped in gravy.
Ham, sweet potatoes or yams, and dipped in gravy.
Dessert Option
Grab the leftover pumpkin or apple pie and wrap some of it up! Wrap it, fry it, and top with a drizzle of caramel sauce and whipped cream. Yum!
Troubleshooting
- Wrapper tearing? Ensure your fillings are cooled to room temperature. Overfilling can also cause this, so be mindful of portion sizes.
- Fillings spilling out during frying? Secure the egg rolls properly before frying and ensure the flap side is down when you start frying.
Baking and Air Fryer Instructions
Baking: Spritz or baste your wontons with oil or butter and bake in an oven preheated to 425°F for 15-20 minutes, rotating halfway through.
Air Fryer: Generously spritz your wontons with oil and air fry at 350°F until golden, about 3-4 minutes.
Make-Ahead Instructions
Egg rolls are best eaten fresh. To get your ingredients ready ahead of time:
Wrap the egg rolls a few hours in advance and keep them under a damp cloth to prevent drying out.
Chop and prepare all your fillings up to one day before and store them in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat in an oven preheated to 375°F until warmed through.
Microwave on high in 30-second increments.
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My family absolutely loves these! They are not only absolutely delish, but they are a fun activity for the family in the kitchen. It’s a fun way to turn those leftovers into fun finger food. Dipping in the gravy is our favorite.
– Leanne
My family absolutely loves these! They are not only absolutely delish, but they are a fun activity for the family in the kitchen. It’s a fun way to turn those leftovers into fun finger food. Dipping in the gravy is our favorite.
Made these last night and they were perfect! Never would have thought about doing this but they were delicious, fun and new!
Thank you!