Using the air fryer to make crispy egg rolls is a total game changer, and it takes only minutes to cook. This air fryer egg roll recipe makes the perfect appetizer to any meal, or as part of a game day table spread.
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❤️ Why you'll love it
Easy recipe: this recipe is easy to make and can be assembled ahead of time and frozen for future meals.
Healthier recipe: This egg rolls recipe are healthier for you than the deep-fried version..
Less mess: no oil splatters to clean up on the stove-top from deep frying egg rolls.
🥘 Ingredients
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Egg Roll Wrappers: I like to use this eggless egg roll wrapper.
Green Cabbage
Carrots
Green Bell Pepper
Coconut Aminos: I prefer this over soy sauce, it has a sweeter flavor with less salt.
Cinnamon
Fennel seed
Cayenne Pepper
Oil Spray - This is my favorite oil spray pump.
🔪 Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the green onions, garlic, and ginger. Saute for 2 minutes, turning heat down to medium if needed, until vegetables begin to soften.
- Stir in the carrots and cook over medium heat for 1 minute more. Add the cabbage and toss to combine. Cook the cabbage mixture for 7 minutes, or until the cabbage has wilted, stirring occasionally.
- Add the coconut aminos, cinnamon, fennel seeds, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Remove from heat and cool 10 minutes.
- Assemble the egg roll by placing 2 tablespoons of egg roll filling near the bottom corner of the egg roll wrapper.
- Fold each side of the egg roll wrapper towards the center of the egg roll, covering the filling. Continue to fold and roll the egg roll away from you to form the a log shape.
- Place the rolled egg rolls seam side down in the air fryer basket or tray in a single layer and spray with a light spritz of cooking spray on the outside of the egg roll..
- Air fry at 350 for 15 minutes, turning halfway thru, until golden.
🥄 Equipment
Air Fryer to cook the egg rolls.
Silicone Pastry Brush to dampen the edges of the egg roll wrappers.
🥫Storage
Refrigerate: store leftovers in an air-tight container in the fridge up to 3 days.
Freeze: store in a freezer safe container up to 3 months.
Reheat: warm frozen egg rolls in the air fryer and cook at 350 for 5 minutes, or until warmed through
📖 Variations
- Substitute ½ tablespoon 5 spice powder for the cinnamon, fennel, and cayenne powder
- Brush the egg rolls lightly with sesame oil instead of cooking spray for a more nutty flavor to the roll.
- Add a little more color to the filling and substitute 2 cups of the shredded green cabbage for shredded red cabbage.
- Add 1 cup chopped mushrooms (raw) to the onion mixture in step 1.
- Add cooked ground pork or ground chicken to the cabbage mixture for added protein.
💭 Tips
- Save time and buy pre shredded coleslaw mix in place of cabbage and carrots.
- Instead of cooking spray, use a pastry brush and lightly brush the egg roll wrappers with olive oil, toasted sesame oil, or with a beaten egg. This aids in browning and crisping up the egg roll wrapper.
🙋 FAQ's
No, spring rolls are generally made with rice wrappers where egg rolls are made of a thicker flour wrapper.
No, you will want to check the package to see if it is vegan. Some egg roll wrappers are dipped in egg for richness.
Yes, just place egg rolls on a parchment lined baking sheet and lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes, turning egg rolls over halfway through.
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🍽 Serve with...
Serve these air fryer egg rolls with your favorite dipping sauce, soy sauce, or sweet chili sauce.
🏫 The last word
I wasn't sure how the air fryer would work for crisping up the egg rolls. However, it turned out to be an excellent way to make these egg rolls without the mess of oil in deep fryer. While they aren't exactly like deep fried egg rolls, they make a great replacement for those wanting to eliminate deep-fried foods.
Air Fried Egg Rolls will get golden brown and crispy,. They will stay that way while they are hot, but, as they cool down, the steam from the cabbage mixture will soften the egg roll wrapper. However, once reheated, they will crisp up again, though not as crispy as they were when first air fried.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Egg Rolls
Equipment
- Silicone pastry brush
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Ingredients
- 8 cups shredded cabbage
- 2 small carrots , shredded
- ½ green pepper , finely diced
- 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 green onions , white and green parts
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon fennel seeds
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 16 7" square egg roll wrappers
- Olive Oil Pump Spray
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the green onions, garlic, and ginger. Saute for 2 minutes, turning heat down to medium if needed, until vegetables begin to soften.
- Stir in the carrots and cook over medium heat for 1 minute more. Add the cabbage and toss to combine. Cook the cabbage mixture for 7 minutes, or until the cabbage has wilted, stirring occasionally.
- Add the coconut aminos, cinnamon, fennel seeds, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Remove from heat and cool 10 minutes.
- Assemble the egg roll by placing 2 tablespoons of egg roll filling near the bottom corner of the egg roll wrapper.
- Fold each side of the egg roll wrapper towards the center of the egg roll, covering the filling. Continue to fold and roll the egg roll away from you to form the a log shape.
- Place the rolled egg rolls seam side down in the air fryer basket or tray and spray with a light spritz of cooking spray on the outside of the egg roll.
- Air fry at 350 for 15 minutes, turning halfway thru, until golden.
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