Air Fryer Egg Rolls

A satisfying Chinese side built around ground pork, carrots and scallions — roughly 150 minutes start to finish, and rated involved to make. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 24 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At involved difficulty across 24 steps, it's worth setting aside proper time for.
What you'll need
Shopping list (6)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Alternative Pan Fry Method: If you don’t have access to an air fryer, you can make these egg rolls using a traditional pan fry method.
- Add enough oil to a medium skillet with high walls so the oil is about 1/2 inch up the side of the skillet.
- Heat oil on medium high heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Add egg rolls and fry for 3 to 4 minutes, flip, and fry for another 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove and let them drain and cool on a few paper towels.
- Cook the filling:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil along with the ground pork or chicken. 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.)
- Assemble the egg rolls:
- Place a single egg roll wrapper on a dry surface with one point of the square facing you (like a diamond). 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.
- Then fold the edges of the wrapper over the center and start rolling the egg roll away from you to form a tight cylinder.
- Place on a plate and repeat until you are out of filling.
- You should get at least a dozen egg rolls.
- Air fry the egg rolls:
- Place the egg rolls in the basket of your air fryer.
- Spray or brush them lightly with oil.
- Add as many as you can without stacking the egg rolls, making sure they don’t touch.
- 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 350°F. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes, then flip the egg rolls, spray or brush with oil a second time on the bottom side, and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes.
- Finished egg rolls should be golden brown and crispy! Serve immediately.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Pan
Watch how it's made

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Ingredient substitutions
- Soy Sauce
- tamari (gluten-free) · coconut aminos
- Rice Vinegar
- apple cider vinegar · white wine vinegar
What to serve with Air Fryer Egg Rolls
- Kung Pao Chicken Chicken
- Kung Po Prawns Seafood
- Ma Po Tofu Beef
- Wontons Pork
Tips & common questions
How long does Air Fryer Egg Rolls take to make?
About 150 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 24 steps and 14 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of soy sauce?
Try tamari (gluten-free). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
Recipe data for Air Fryer Egg Rolls via TheMealDB (open database). ▶ Video. Original source. Consomee adds the scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure — how we source recipes.







