These Reuben egg rolls combine the zesty, cheesy, tangy flavors of a Reuben sandwich with a crispy, golden, fried egg roll wrapper to create a delicious meal or appetizer everyone will love.
I love serving sandwiches for meals or at parties, and no sandwich is more iconic than the Reuben. From the classic to my Reuben sliders, the blend of flavors in this sandwich is just unmatched.
My newest variation creates a tasty main dish or appetizer that always hits the spot. I wrap classic Reuben ingredients like pastrami, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut in egg roll wrappers and fry it until golden, crispy, and melty.
Serve them as a meal or part of a larger appetizer spread alongside recipes like fried onion strings, fried mac and cheese bites, or beer battered onion rings.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Classic Flavor: These egg rolls are loaded with the classic Reuben flavors of pastrami, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut.
- Simple Ingredients: It only takes a handful of basic ingredients to make these egg rolls.
- So Easy: It only takes a few simple steps and about 30 minutes from start to finish.
- Versatile: These are the perfect main course for a fun family meal or an appetizer at any event.
Key Ingredients
You’ll find a full list of ingredients and their exact amounts in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Pastrami: Pastrami adds salty, meaty flavor to the egg rolls.
- Swiss Cheese: Swiss cheese adds delicious flavor and melty texture.
- Sauerkraut: Sauerkraut adds the classic tang we all love about Reubens.
- Egg Roll Wrappers: Egg roll wrappers are fried until golden and crispy for a delicious exterior.
Variations
- Sauerkraut: You can use regular or sweet sauerkraut for these egg rolls.
- Pastrami: Use corned beef or roast beef in place of pastrami.
- Swiss Cheese: Other great cheese choices include Muenster, Havarti, and Fontina.
- Spicy: Add some red pepper flakes to give the egg rolls a spicy kick.
How to Make Reuben Egg Rolls
1: Roll the egg roll wrappers out onto a lightly floured surface. Then, add pastrami, sauerkraut, pickles, and cheese to the center in a diagonal.
2: Fold over the sides and roll up the wrappers.
3: Fry the egg rolls in hot oil in small batches, transferring them to a wire rack or plate lined with paper towels as you go.
4: Serve with Thousand Island dressing for dipping.
Expert Tips
- Be careful not to overfill our wrappers. It will make them hard to seal, and they may open while frying.
- Moisten the edges of your egg roll wrappers before rolling them up to ensure they seal.
- Fry your egg rolls in small batches to keep the oil hot, crisping them rather than making them soggy.
Reuben Egg Rolls FAQs
Reuben egg rolls are an appetizer made by wrapping classic Reuben sandwich fillings like corned beef or pastrami, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut in egg rolls and frying them until golden and crispy.
If your egg rolls opened while frying, they were either overfilled or improperly sealed. Be sure to add only about a tablespoon of each filling to your egg rolls, and moisten the edges with water before rolling and sealing.
Refrigerate these egg rolls for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
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Reuben Egg Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 package egg roll wrappers
- 1 pound deli-sliced pastrami, chopped
- 8 ounce Swiss cheese, chopped or shredded
- 16 ounce sauerkraut, drain and squeeze out extra liquid.
- 3 dill pickles, chopped
- ½ cup thousand island dressing
- 1 cup vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- On a lightly floured surface, place egg roll wrappers out, a few at a time.
- Add a tablespoon of pastrami, followed by sauerkraut, pickles, and cheese in the center of the wrapper diagonally.
- Wet the edges of each wrapper with water, using your finger.
- Fold the sides over the pastrami mixture and roll up sealing with additional water, if necessary.
- Heat oil in a saucepan, or frying pan, over medium heat.
- Add a few egg rolls at a time and fry until golden on all sides.
- Place on a plate lined with paper towels to remove any excess oil.
- Serve with thousand island dressing and enjoy.
Notes
- Be careful not to overfill our wrappers. It will make them hard to seal, and they may open while frying.
- Moisten the edges of your egg roll wrappers before rolling them up to ensure they seal.
- Fry your egg rolls in small batches to keep the oil hot, crisping them rather than making them soggy.
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