Crispy Air Fryer Egg Rolls
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 4 cups green cabbage finely shredded
- 1 cup carrots julienned or finely shredded
- 1 cup cooked chicken pork, or shrimp, diced (optional)
- 2 green onions finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Assembly:
- 12-15 egg roll wrappers
- 1 egg beaten (for sealing)
- 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil or cooking spray
For Serving:
- Sweet and sour sauce
- Duck sauce
- Soy sauce with chili flakes
Instructions
Prepare the Filling:
- 🔸️In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrots, cooked protein (if using), green onions, garlic, and ginger.🔸️Add soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend.🔸️If the mixture seems too wet, drain excess liquid using a fine mesh strainer or squeeze gently with paper
Assemble the Egg Rolls:
- 🔸️Lay one egg roll wrapper on a clean surface with one corner pointing toward you (diamond shape).🔸️Place about 2-3 tablespoons of filling in the center of the wrapper, leaving space around the edges.🔸️Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the left and right corners.🔸️Brush the top corner with beaten egg, then roll tightly toward the top corner to seal.🔸️Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.Lay one egg roll wrapper on a clean surface with one corner pointing toward you (diamond shape).🔸️Place about 2-3 tablespoons of filling in the center of the wrapper, leaving space around the edges.🔸️Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the left and right corners.🔸️Brush the top corner with beaten egg, then roll tightly toward the top corner to seal.🔸️Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
Air Fry the Egg Rolls:
- 🔸️Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.🔸️Lightly brush or spray the egg rolls with oil on all sides.🔸️Place egg rolls in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they don't touch. You may need to cook in batches.🔸️Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.🔸️If needed, cook for an additional 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness.
Notes
🔹️Don't overfill: Too much filling will make the egg rolls difficult to seal and may cause them to burst during cooking.
🔹️Seal properly: Make sure to brush the edges with beaten egg and press firmly to prevent opening during cooking.
🔹️Don't overcrowd: Cook in batches if necessary to ensure even browning and crispiness.
🔹️Oil is key: A light coating of oil helps achieve that golden, crispy exterior.
🔹️Serve immediately: Egg rolls are best served hot and fresh from the air fryer.
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