Make no-mess, Chinese-style takeout at home!
Why Air Fry Egg Rolls?
There are two reasons why you might want to air fry your egg rolls.
Nick Evans
Some traditionally fried recipes adapt well to the air fryer, but egg rolls workreallywell.
Its a fridge-cleaner appetizer for me.
Any sort of cooked protein can probably be diced and added in.
Nick Evans
Almost any vegetable can be wilted down and folded in as well.
So taste it and adjust to your liking!
They have a few simple ingredients like flour and eggs and are available nationwide these days.
Nick Evans
If you cant find them, ask!
Its a good bet your supermarket has them somewhere.
Making egg rolls is like making little mini burritos, except with square tortillas.
Nick Evans
You should get about a dozen egg rolls out of the batch of filling.
Youll probably need to do this in two batches.
Brush the egg rolls with a very light coat of oil before air frying.
Nick Evans
That will help really crisp up the shell.
Air fry for about six minutes per side.
While youre at it, hit the basket with some nonstick spray just for good measure to avoid sticking.
Nick Evans
Just a note: This recipe was developed using astandard air fryerwith a single basket.
However, there are many different kinds out there!
Alternative Pan Frying Method
If you dont have an air fryer, have no fear.
Nick Evans
People were making egg rolls long before air fryers were invented.
If Im not using an air fryer, I actually prefer to pan fry egg rolls.
They will be golden brown and wonderful!
Nick Evans
Just be sure to keep it in the fridge, covered.
Just heat them until they are warmed through.
The air fryer will take just a minute or two and the oven about six to seven minutes.
Nick Evans
More Un-Fried Air Fryer Recipes!
Heat oil on medium high heat until it reaches 350F.
Remove and let them drain and cool on a few paper towels.
Break apart the meat with a spatula or wooden spoon as it cooks.
Cook until the meat is cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.
Add garlic, ginger, carrot, scallions, and cabbage.
Continue to cook until cabbage wilts down and is soft, another 3 to 4 minutes, stirring regularly.
Season the filling with soy sauce and rice wine vinegar and take off the heat to cool.
(This filling can be made in advance.)
Place about 1/4 cup of the egg roll filling mixture in the middle of the wrapper.
Dip your fingers in water and run around the edges of the wrapper.
Place on a plate and repeat until you are out of filling.
You should get at least a dozen egg rolls.
Place the egg rolls in the basket of your air fryer.
Spray or brush them lightly with oil.
Air needs to circulate around them.
Brush the egg rolls lightly with oil.
Place the basket in the air fryer and turn the air fryer to 350F.
Finished egg rolls should be golden brown and crispy!
