Description
Crispy big mac egg rolls blend classic American burger flavors into irresistible Asian-inspired appetizers. Packed with signature ingredients and wrapped in golden-brown wrappers, these inventive rolls deliver nostalgic McDonald’s taste in a crunchy, handheld format you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 large eggs
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup diced pickles
- 1/4 cup diced lettuce
Wrapper and Seasoning:
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup special sauce
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 slices american cheese (chopped)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a spacious skillet, sizzle ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it into crumbly fragments until completely browned and no pink remains, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Incorporate diced onions into the meat, stirring frequently to develop rich, caramelized flavors and enhance the overall savoriness.
- Season the beef mixture with salt and black pepper, ensuring even distribution and depth of taste throughout the protein.
- Remove skillet from heat and allow the meat mixture to cool slightly, preventing wrapper sogginess during assembly.
- Lay out egg roll wrappers on a clean, dry surface, positioning them in a diamond shape for optimal rolling technique.
- Distribute chopped American cheese and diced pickles evenly across the bottom third of each wrapper, creating a balanced flavor profile.
- Carefully fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling, then tuck and roll tightly, ensuring compact and secure edges.
- Seal the egg roll’s final edge with a small amount of beaten egg, creating a secure closure that prevents filling from escaping during cooking.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F, preparing for crispy golden transformation.
- Gently lower egg rolls into hot oil, frying 2-3 at a time to maintain consistent temperature, rotating until achieving a uniform golden-brown exterior, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer fried egg rolls to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil and preserve crispiness.
- Drizzle special sauce over the hot egg rolls just before serving, adding a tangy, signature Big Mac-inspired finish.
Notes
- Customize meat mixture by using ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for healthier protein alternatives.
- Prevent wrapper tearing by keeping egg roll wrappers covered with a damp cloth while assembling to maintain moisture and flexibility.
- Achieve consistent crispiness by maintaining steady oil temperature and avoiding overcrowding during frying, which can lower oil heat and create greasy results.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding minced garlic or finely chopped green onions to the beef mixture for extra depth and aromatic notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 823 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg