Description
This Easy Leftover Turkey Egg Roll recipe transforms leftover turkey and coleslaw mix into crispy, flavorful egg rolls. Perfect for a quick appetizer or snack, these homemade egg rolls are pan-fried to golden perfection and served with a tangy cranberry sauce for added zest.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 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 Assembly
- 1 package egg roll wrappers
For Frying
- 1 cup vegetable or peanut oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, finely chopped cooked turkey, garlic powder, kosher salt, ground black pepper, ground ginger, and low-sodium soy sauce. Mix thoroughly to ensure flavors are evenly distributed.
- Wrap the Egg Rolls – Step 1: Place an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the coleslaw and turkey mixture diagonally onto the wrapper, near one corner.
- Wrap the Egg Rolls – Step 2: Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling and roll snugly halfway to enclose the mixture.
- Seal the Sides: Fold in both the left and right sides tightly against the filling to create a neat package. Moisten the edges of the flaps with water using your finger and press down to seal.
- Finish Rolling: Continue rolling the wrapper upward, sealing the top edge with a bit more water to ensure the egg roll is securely closed.
- Heat the Oil: Pour about 1/2 inch of vegetable or peanut oil into a large skillet and heat over medium-high until it reaches approximately 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the Egg Rolls: Place a few egg rolls seam side down into the hot oil. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden brown and crispy. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove the fried egg rolls from the skillet and place them on paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
- Serve: Serve the egg rolls immediately, optionally paired with leftover cranberry sauce for a delicious dipping option.
Notes
- Be sure not to overfill the egg rolls to prevent tearing during rolling or frying.
- If you don’t have low-sodium soy sauce, regular soy sauce can be used but may increase the saltiness.
- Make sure the oil temperature is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy texture without absorbing too much oil.
- You can substitute peanut oil with vegetable oil if preferred, but peanut oil gives a better flavor and higher smoke point.
- Leftover cranberry sauce is an excellent pairing but can be replaced with sweet chili sauce or duck sauce.
