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A plate of six golden crispy air fryer egg rolls arranged in a fan shape on a dark ceramic plate, perfectly golden brown and crunchy exterior with visible crispy texture, a small bowl of dark soy g...
Sarah Mitchell

Crispy Air Fryer Egg Rolls

You know that satisfying crunch when you bite into a perfectly fried egg roll at your favorite Chinese restaurant? That shattering, golden shell giving way to a savory, juicy filling?
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 2 cups coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
For Assembly
  • 12 egg roll wrappers
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • Cooking spray (avocado or olive oil)
For Dipping Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Small bowl for cornstarch slurry
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Cook the ground pork in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles, until browned and no longer pink — about 5 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Add the coleslaw mix, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper to the pork. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the cabbage is slightly wilted but still has some crunch. Remove from heat and stir in the green onions. Let the filling cool for 5 minutes.
  3. Place an egg roll wrapper on your work surface in a diamond shape. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of filling across the center. Fold the bottom corner up over the filling, tuck in the sides tightly, then roll up toward the top corner. Brush the top corner with the cornstarch slurry to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers.
  4. Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 3 minutes. Lightly spray the basket with cooking spray.
  5. Place the egg rolls in a single layer in the air fryer basket, seam-side down, leaving space between each one. Spray the tops generously with cooking spray.
  6. Air fry at 390°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
  7. While they cook, whisk together the dipping sauce ingredients. Serve the egg rolls hot with the sauce on the side.

Notes

The number one key to crispy air fryer egg rolls is not overfilling them — too much filling means the wrapper can't seal properly and they'll burst open. Two tablespoons is the sweet spot. Make sure to spray the tops with oil before cooking — this is what gives them that deep golden color. And always leave space between them in the basket so the hot air can circulate.