Crispy Breakfast Egg Rolls
Start your day with these Crispy Breakfast Egg Rolls. After making these many times, I’ve perfected the technique for crispy, golden-brown rolls that are filled with a creamy, cheesy egg mixture. They’re my family’s favorite weekend breakfast and they’re always gone in a flash. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Breakfast Enchiladas and Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Pork Chops Recipe Easy Family Dinner Idea.
Why This Crispy Breakfast Egg Rolls Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy, golden-brown exterior
- Creamy, cheesy egg filling
- Better than takeout
- Ready in just 20 minutes
What You'll Need for Crispy Breakfast Egg Rolls
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Eggs
- Shredded cheese
- Breakfast meat (ham, bacon, or sausage)
- Egg roll wrappers
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Hot sauce (optional)
- Optional: Salsa
- Optional: Sour cream
- Optional: Fresh cilantro
- Optional: Avocado
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Eggs: Use 4-6 eggs depending on how many rolls you want to make.
- Shredded cheese: I prefer cheddar or a Mexican blend, but any shredded cheese will work.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Non-stick skillet — Prevents egg mixture from sticking → See on Amazon
- Egg roll wrappers — Provide the perfect crispy exterior → See on Amazon
How to Make Crispy Breakfast Egg Rolls
- Prepare the filling: Scramble eggs with cheese, breakfast meat, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook in a non-stick skillet until set.
- Assemble the egg rolls: Place a spoonful of filling onto an egg roll wrapper, fold in the sides, and roll tightly. Seal with a bit of water.
- Fry the egg rolls: Heat oil in a deep fryer or a large, deep skillet to 350°F. Fry the egg rolls in batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Serve with your favorite breakfast sides and toppings.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Crispy Breakfast Egg Rolls
- Common mistake and fix: The #1 reason this recipe fails is using too much filling. This causes the egg rolls to burst open while frying. To prevent this, use just a spoonful of filling per egg roll.
- Pro tip: For extra crispy egg rolls, brush the wrappers with a bit of beaten egg before rolling.
- Pro tip: To make ahead, assemble the egg rolls but don't fry. Store in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Fry as directed when ready to serve.
Storing & Reheating Crispy Breakfast Egg Rolls
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover egg rolls in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: You can assemble the egg rolls up to 24 hours ahead of time. Store in the fridge until ready to fry.
Freezing Crispy Breakfast Egg Rolls
Freeze uncooked egg rolls for up to 2 months. Fry from frozen, adding a few minutes to the cooking time.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add a dash of hot sauce to the egg mixture.
- Best substitution: No breakfast meat? These egg rolls are still delicious with just the egg and cheese filling.
- Make-ahead: See storage notes for make-ahead tips.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to feed a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your egg rolls are browning too quickly, reduce the heat or flip them more frequently.
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Crispy Breakfast Egg Rolls
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Eggs
- Shredded cheese
- Breakfast meat (ham, bacon, or sausage)
- Egg roll wrappers
Seasonings
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Hot sauce (optional)
Optional Toppings
- Salsa
- Sour cream
- Fresh cilantro
- Avocado
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: Scramble eggs with cheese, breakfast meat, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook in a non-stick skillet until set.
- Assemble the egg rolls: Place a spoonful of filling onto an egg roll wrapper, fold in the sides, and roll tightly. Seal with a bit of water.
- Fry the egg rolls: Heat oil in a deep fryer or a large, deep skillet to 350°F. Fry the egg rolls in batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Serve with your favorite breakfast sides and toppings.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add a dash of hot sauce to the egg mixture.
- Best substitution: No breakfast meat? These egg rolls are still delicious with just the egg and cheese filling.
- Make-ahead: See storage notes for make-ahead tips.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to feed a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your egg rolls are browning too quickly, reduce the heat or flip them more frequently.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftover egg rolls in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze uncooked egg rolls for up to 2 months. Fry from frozen, adding a few minutes to the cooking time.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.
- Make ahead: You can assemble the egg rolls up to 24 hours ahead of time. Store in the fridge until ready to fry.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 12g
- Fat: 13g
- Carbs: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Cholesterol: 200mg
- Sat. Fat: 6g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Crispy Breakfast Egg Rolls FAQs
Yes, you can assemble the egg rolls up to 24 hours ahead of time. Store in the fridge until ready to fry.
The #1 reason this recipe fails is using too much filling. This causes the egg rolls to burst open while frying, making them soggy. To prevent this, use just a spoonful of filling per egg roll.
Yes, you can make these egg rolls in the air fryer. Cook at 375°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
No breakfast meat? These egg rolls are still delicious with just the egg and cheese filling.
Yes, you can freeze uncooked egg rolls for up to 2 months. Fry from frozen, adding a few minutes to the cooking time.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Breakfast Egg Rolls and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
