Ingredients
Filling
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1/3 cup cherry jam or cherry pie filling
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Wrapper and Coating
- 16 wonton wrappers (3 1/2-inch square)
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a shallow bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon. Set aside this mixture for coating the egg rolls later.
- Make Filling: In another bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, cherry pie filling, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble Egg Rolls: Lay one wonton wrapper on a flat surface with a corner pointing towards you. Moisten the edges lightly with water. Place 1 teaspoon of the cherry cream cheese filling just below the center of the wrapper. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, tucking it under on the opposite side. Fold the side corners over the filling and carefully roll the wrapper toward the remaining corner, forming a neat egg roll resembling a tiny burrito.
- Repeat Assembly: Continue assembling all egg rolls with the remaining wrappers and filling. After rolling, brush both sides of each egg roll evenly with melted butter to ensure crispness during cooking.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for a couple of minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Cook Egg Rolls: Place the egg rolls in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary. Air fry the rolls for about 4 minutes until they turn crisp and golden brown.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Remove the cooked egg rolls promptly from the air fryer and immediately roll them in the prepared cinnamon sugar mixture, coating them on all sides.
- Cool and Serve: Transfer the coated egg rolls to a wire rack and allow them to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set slightly and prevent burning.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing with the cherry filling.
- Moistening the edges of the wonton wrapper is essential to seal the egg rolls properly and prevent filling from leaking during cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer to allow proper air circulation for even crisping.
- Let the egg rolls cool before eating to avoid burning your mouth with hot filling.
- You can substitute cherry pie filling with any other fruit jam or pie filling of your choice for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American