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Air Fryer Egg Rolls

⏱ ~150 min (est.)InvolvedSideChinese
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

Servings4

Shopping list (6)

Pantry staples (you likely have these)

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How to make it

  1. 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.
  2. Add enough oil to a medium skillet with high walls so the oil is about 1/2 inch up the side of the skillet.
  3. Heat oil on medium high heat until it reaches 350°F.
  4. Add egg rolls and fry for 3 to 4 minutes, flip, and fry for another 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Remove and let them drain and cool on a few paper towels.
  6. Cook the filling:
  7. 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.
  8. Add garlic, ginger, carrot, scallions, and cabbage.
  9. Continue to cook until cabbage wilts down and is soft, another 3 to 4 minutes, stirring regularly.
  10. Season the filling with soy sauce and rice wine vinegar, and take off the heat to cool. (This filling can be made in advance.)
  11. Assemble the egg rolls:
  12. 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.
  13. Dip your fingers in water and run around the edges of the wrapper.
  14. Then fold the edges of the wrapper over the center and start rolling the egg roll away from you to form a tight cylinder.
  15. Place on a plate and repeat until you are out of filling.
  16. You should get at least a dozen egg rolls.
  17. Air fry the egg rolls:
  18. Place the egg rolls in the basket of your air fryer.
  19. Spray or brush them lightly with oil.
  20. Add as many as you can without stacking the egg rolls, making sure they don’t touch.
  21. Air needs to circulate around them.
  22. Brush the egg rolls lightly with oil.
  23. 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.
  24. 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

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.