Pastrami Reuben Egg Rolls (Air Fryer or Oven Recipe)

Golden, crispy pastrami Reuben egg rolls with Russian dressing, made healthier by cooking in the air fryer or baking in the oven, taste so good!

Reuben Eggrolls

A traditional Reuben usually consists of corned beef, Swiss cheese and sauerkraut, served on rye bread with Russian dressing. It's the ultimate deli sandwich. This entertaining variant, also known as “Irish” spring roll, contains the classic sandwich filling in an egg roll package. My fillet of pork filled with beetroot is another creative variant of a reuben.

If you have leftover egg roll packaging, try some of my other egg roll recipes. These Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls and Avocado Egg Rolls are always a hit! If you've got my newest cookbook, . Meal Prep, you're going to love my Turkey Cheeseburger Egg Rolls! These fun egg rolls are great as a starter for a party or as a lunch with a side salad.

Reuben Egg Roll Ingredients:

Flesh: I went for sliced, cooked pastrami which I found at my local dealer Joe, but I'm sure you can only find it in delis at most. You can use corned beef if you prefer.
Covering: Just like the sandwich, these egg rolls have a lot of sauerkraut and melted Swiss cheese. I think some chopped cucumbers would be tasty too if you want to add some.
Dressing: Instead of putting the Russian dressing in the egg rolls, which would make them moist, I use it as a dip.

How to make Russian dressing from scratch

Russian dressing is very easy to make from scratch. Just mix these ingredients together:

Light mayonnaise
Ketchup
Worcester sauce
horseradish
Hot sauce
Lemon juice
Onion powder
salt

Russian dressing is often compared to Thousand Island Dressing. The Russian dressing is similar, but spicier and less sweet than Thousand Island.

Freezing Tips:

If you don't want to cook all of the egg rolls at once, you can freeze them in freezer-safe bags for up to six months. Make sure to squeeze out as much air as possible when sealing the bags.
To cook out of the freezer, cook in an air fryer preheated to 320 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes, turning in half until golden brown and crispy. Serve immediately with dipping sauce on the side, if desired.

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