Reuben Egg Rolls

 Great for an appetizer, snack or lunch.  Easy to make,   Can cook in air fryer, oven or fry.  Make the sauce or use some 1000 island or Russian dressing for dipping.  These freeze up really well.  I freeze them before I cook them.   I do let them defrost before cooking.  

REUBEN EGG ROLLS

(Makes 10)

Egg Roll Ingredients:

*2 cups sauerkraut, drained well

*10 egg roll wrappers

*1/2 pound corned beef or pastrami, shredded (or chopped)

*1 1/2 cups Swiss cheese, shredded

*Small bowl of water, for sealing 

Dipping Sauce Ingredients:

*1/4 cup mayonnaise

*2 tablespoons ketchup 

*1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 

*1/2 teaspoon horseradish sauce 

*1/2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

*1/4 teaspoon onion powder

*1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

*1/4 teaspoon salt

Sauce Directions:

~In a small bowl, whisk 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon horseradish sauce, 1/2 tablespoon freshly lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, and salt together.

~Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours so that the flavors meld.

Egg Roll Directions:

~Place 1 egg roll on a clean, dry surface.

~Position wrapper in front on you with a corner faced towards you (diamond shape).

~Add about 2 tablespoons of corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese on bottom third of wrapper.

~Dip finger in water and run it along the edges of the egg wrapper.

~Lift the bottom point that is closest to you and wrap it around the filling.

~Fold the left and right corners towards the center of the egg roll, covering filling.

~Roll into a tight cylinder, making sure the last corner is sealed.

~Repeat until filling is gone.

Frying Method:

~Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy bottom skillet (I use my cast iron pan).

~Heat oil to 350 degrees.

~Fry for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, or until wrapper is a golden brown.

~Remove from pan and place on a paper towel lined plate.

~Sprinkle with a little sea salt (optional)

~Serve with dipping sauce.

Air Fryer Method:

~Preheat air fryer to 370 degrees.

~Evenly spray all the sides of the egg rolls with a cooking spray.

~Cook for 5 minutes.

~Turn and cook for another 5 minutes or until wrapper is a golden brown.

~Serve with dipping sauce. 

Oven Method:

~Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

~Bake for 7 minutes.

~Flip and bake another 7 minutes, or until wrapper is a golden brown.

~Serve with dipping sauce.