Description
This Air Fryer Egg Rolls Recipe is made with egg roll wrappers, cabbage, carrots, garlic and ginger and air fried to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6-8 egg roll wrappers
- 3 cups cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 scallions sliced
- Sauce:
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook the filling. In a large skillet on medium heat, add sesame oil in a skillet and wait for the oil to shimmer. Stir in the cabbage, carrots, garlic and ginger. Cook for 3 minutes, then pour in the soy sauce. Stir and remove from heat.
- Assemble the egg rolls. Add two tablespoons of the cabbage mixture on a sheet of egg roll wrapper. Fold bottom corner over filling and then fold the side corners. Bruch the top corner with water and roll the wrap tightly to enclose the filling. Brush the entire egg roll with vegetable oil.
- For stovetop: In a large heavy Dutch Oven or cast iron, heat vegetable oil until the oil reaches 350°F. Carefully place 4-6 egg rolls in the hot oil, adjusting the heat. Fry for 5-8 minutes, flipping the rolls until crispy.
- For oven: Brush olive oil over the egg rolls and place on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.
- Air Fryer: Air fry for 10 minutes at 400°F, flipping once halfway.
- Make the dipping sauce. Combine the soy sauce, vinegar, maple syrup and red pepper flakes.
Notes
- Don't overfill the egg roll wrappers: Overfilling the wrappers can cause them to tear or burst during cooking, so be sure to measure out the filling and use only as much as recommended in the recipe.
- Seal the egg rolls tightly: Use a small amount of beaten egg or water to seal the edges of the egg roll wrappers before rolling them up. This will help prevent the filling from leaking out during cooking.
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheating the air fryer can help ensure even cooking and a crispy exterior. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3-5 minutes before adding the egg rolls.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket: Cook the egg rolls in batches if necessary to prevent overcrowding. Overcrowding can cause the egg rolls to cook unevenly and may result in a less crispy exterior.
- Spray the egg rolls with cooking spray: Lightly coat the egg rolls with cooking spray before cooking to help them achieve a crispy exterior.
- Flip the egg rolls halfway through cooking: Use tongs to flip the egg rolls over halfway through cooking to ensure even browning on both sides.
- Let the egg rolls cool slightly before serving: Let the egg rolls cool for a few minutes before serving to prevent burning your mouth on the hot filling.
- Experiment with different fillings: Egg rolls can be filled with a variety of ingredients, so don't be afraid to experiment with different fillings to find your favorite recipe.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 153.0
- Sodium: 483.0 mg
- Fat: 4.0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25.0 g
- Fiber: 2.0 g
- Protein: 5.0 g
