🧀🍔 KETO Air Fryer Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
All the flavors of a juicy cheeseburger wrapped in a crispy, low-carb shell — no bread, no guilt, and air-fried to perfection.
⏱ Time
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Prep: 15 minutes
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Cook: 8–10 minutes
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Total: ~25 minutes
🍽 Serves
8 egg rolls
📝 Ingredients
For the Filling
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500 g (1 lb) ground beef
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Salt & black pepper
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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1 tsp mustard (optional)
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¼ cup sugar-free ketchup (optional, keto-friendly)
For the Wrapper
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8 slices cheddar or mozzarella cheese
(cheddar = more flavor, mozzarella = more flexible)
Optional Add-Ins
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Finely chopped pickles
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Cooked bacon bits
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Diced onions (small amount)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Beef
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Brown ground beef in a pan over medium heat.
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Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
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Drain excess fat and stir in mustard or sugar-free ketchup if using.
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Let cool slightly.
2️⃣ Make the Cheese Wrappers
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Place cheese slices on parchment paper.
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Microwave for 60–90 seconds until melted and bubbling.
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Let cool for 30–60 seconds until pliable but not hard.
3️⃣ Assemble
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Spoon beef mixture onto the center of each cheese slice.
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Add optional pickles or bacon.
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Fold sides in and roll tightly like an egg roll.
4️⃣ Air Fry
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Preheat air fryer to 190°C / 375°F
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Place egg rolls seam-side down
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Cook for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway
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Cook until golden and crispy
❓ Q & A
Q: Are these really keto?
Yes! No wrappers, no bread — just cheese and beef. Keep sauces sugar-free.
Q: What cheese works best?
Cheddar for flavor, mozzarella for flexibility. A mix of both works great.
Q: Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes! Assemble, refrigerate, and air fry when ready.
Q: How do I stop them from leaking?
Let the beef cool slightly and don’t overfill. Roll tightly.
Q: Can I bake them instead?
Yes — bake at 200°C / 400°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping once.
Q: Best dipping sauces (keto)?
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Sugar-free ketchup
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Mustard
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Keto burger sauce (mayo + mustard + pickle juice)