Description
A quick and delicious recipe to transform leftover turkey into crispy, flavorful egg rolls filled with a savory coleslaw mix and seasoned perfectly. These Easy Leftover Turkey Egg Rolls are perfect for a creative appetizer or snack, fried to golden perfection and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Roll Wrapper and Filling
- 1 pkg egg roll wrappers
- 16 oz bag coleslaw mix
- 2 cups cooked turkey, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
For Frying
- 1 cup vegetable or peanut oil
Instructions
- Prepare Filling: Combine the coleslaw mix, finely chopped turkey, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, ground ginger, and low-sodium soy sauce in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the seasoning and flavors.
- Fill Wrappers: Place about 1/3 cup of the prepared coleslaw-turkey mixture diagonally onto the center of an egg roll wrapper.
- Fold Bottom Corner: Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling, rolling snugly halfway to cover the contents completely.
- Fold Sides In: Fold both sides of the wrapper inward tightly against the filling to seal the sides, then moisten the edges of the flaps with water to help seal the roll.
- Seal Egg Rolls: Continue rolling the wrapper tightly upwards and seal the top flap by moistening it with water and pressing firmly to prevent it from opening during frying.
- Heat Oil and Fry: Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable or peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Fry the egg rolls seam side down, a few at a time, turning occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
- Drain: Remove the fried egg rolls from the oil and drain them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Serve: Serve the hot egg rolls immediately, optionally with leftover cranberry sauce for dipping, enhancing the flavor with a sweet and tangy contrast.
Notes
- Be careful not to overfill the egg roll wrappers to prevent them from bursting during frying.
- Maintain oil temperature at 350°F to ensure even and crispy frying without greasy results.
- Use peanut or vegetable oil for neutral flavor and a high smoke point suitable for frying.
- Leftover cranberry sauce makes a perfect dipping sauce, adding a complementary sweetness.
- Egg roll wrappers can be found in the refrigerated section or the freezer aisle of most grocery stores.
- Ensure turkey is finely chopped to create a uniform filling and better texture inside the egg rolls.
