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Air Fryer Egg Rolls

Chinese-American · Snack · Medium

Air Fryer Egg Rolls

Total
1 hr 20 min
Prep
40 min
Serves
6
Calories
400
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Blistered wrappers give way to ginger-scented pork, cabbage and carrots. A light brushing of oil brings the crunch without a pot of hot oil.

A dry, cooled filling is the secret to Air Fryer Egg Rolls that stay crisp. Brown the pork first, then cook the shredded vegetables just long enough to lose their raw crunch and release excess moisture.

Roll snugly without stretching the wrappers, and leave space between each roll in the basket. The timing allows for two batches of six in a large air fryer; a smaller basket will need another round.

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Method

  1. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and cook for , breaking it into small pieces, until browned and cooked to 160°F.

  2. Stir in the garlic, ginger, carrot, scallions and cabbage. Cook for over medium heat until the cabbage wilts, then add the soy sauce and rice vinegar and cook for until no liquid pools in the pan.

  3. Spread the filling on a plate and cool for . Divide into 12 portions, about 1/4 cup each, and keep unused egg roll wrappers covered with a damp towel.

  4. Set a wrapper with one corner toward you. Place a portion of filling below the center, fold that corner over it, tuck in both sides and roll tightly. Moisten the last corner with a little of the water and press closed; repeat.

  5. Heat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Brush the rolls all over with the remaining 1 tbsp oil and arrange six in a single layer with gaps. Cook for , turn, then cook for until crisp and golden.

  6. Repeat with the remaining six rolls. Serve two rolls per person with the plum sauce for dipping.

Forkue tips

  • If liquid remains after cooking the vegetables, drain it before cooling; wet filling steams through the wrapper.
  • Freeze rolled, uncooked egg rolls on a tray, then bag them so their edges stay intact.

Storing and reheating

Refrigerate cooked rolls for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months. Reheat in a 350°F air fryer until the centers are steaming and the wrappers crisp again; keep the dipping sauce separate.

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Nutrition per serving, estimated

400Calories
19gProtein
34gCarbs
21gFat

Air Fryer Egg Rolls: FAQ

Can I make the filling ahead?

Yes. Refrigerate it for up to 2 days, then drain any liquid before rolling. Cold filling is easier to handle and less likely to soften the wrappers.

Why are the wrappers pale and floury?

They need a thin coating of oil on every surface. Brush the ends and seams too, and leave room around each roll for the hot air to circulate.

How do I store and reheat Air Fryer Egg Rolls?

Refrigerate cooked rolls for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months. Reheat in a 350°F air fryer until the centers are steaming and the wrappers crisp again; keep the dipping sauce separate.

How long does Air Fryer Egg Rolls take?

About 1 hr 20 min in total: 40 min prep and 40 min cooking.

What do I need to make Air Fryer Egg Rolls?

The key ingredients are ground pork, garlic, ginger, carrot, scallions and cabbage, plus pantry basics.

Any tips for Air Fryer Egg Rolls?

If liquid remains after cooking the vegetables, drain it before cooling; wet filling steams through the wrapper.

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