Air Fryer Egg Rolls Recipe

This Air Fryer Egg Rolls Recipe is a crispy and easy recipe, which is made with savory ground pork and a convenient coleslaw mix. It’s the perfect crispy appetizer, ready in about 45 minutes.

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Air Fryer Egg Rolls Recipe Ingredients

All you need for the filling, wrappers, and dipping.

• 1 Tbsp. sesame oil
• 1/2 lb. ground pork
• 4 cups coleslaw mix
• 1/2 cup matchstick-cut carrots
• 1 tsp. freshly grated ginger
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 2 tsp. soy sauce
• 2 tsp. rice vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/8 tsp. Chinese 5-spice seasoning
• 12 egg roll wrappers
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• Sweet chili sauce, duck sauce, or hot mustard sauce, for dipping

How To Make Air Fryer Egg Rolls

Step-by-step instructions for perfect, crispy egg rolls.

1. Cook the Pork Filling: Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground pork and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it’s browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes.
2. Sauté the Vegetables: Add the coleslaw mix, carrots, ginger, and garlic to the skillet with the pork. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cabbage has just started to wilt.
3. Season and Cool: Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the sliced green onions, soy sauce, rice vinegar, pepper, salt, and 5-spice seasoning. Transfer the mixture to a plate or shallow bowl and let it cool slightly so it’s easier to handle.
4. Assemble the Egg Rolls: Place one egg roll wrapper on your work surface in a diamond shape. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the cooled pork mixture into the center. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water. Fold the left and right corners in toward the center. Fold the bottom corner up and over the filling, then roll it forward into a tight cylinder. Press the final corner to seal it securely. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
5. Air Fry the Egg Rolls: Preheat your air fryer to 360°F. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray. Brush the egg rolls with olive oil. Working in batches of about 4, place the egg rolls in the basket in a single layer. Cook for 7 minutes, then flip them over, brush with a little more oil, and cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
6. Serve: Serve the hot egg rolls immediately with your favorite dipping sauces like sweet chili, duck sauce, or hot mustard.

Recipe Tips

Our top tips for the best homemade egg rolls.

• How to get extra crispy egg rolls? The secret is twofold: a light coating of oil and not overcrowding the air fryer basket. The oil helps the wrappers blister and crisp up like they’ve been fried, and leaving space allows the hot air to circulate and cook them evenly.
• How do I keep my egg roll wrappers from tearing? Keep the stack of wrappers you aren’t using covered with a clean, slightly damp towel. This prevents them from drying out and becoming brittle, which makes them much easier to roll without tearing.
• Can I make these ahead of time? Yes. You can assemble the egg rolls, place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer, and freeze until firm. Once solid, transfer them to a freezer bag. You can air fry them directly from frozen, just add 3-5 minutes to the total cooking time.
• Why is my filling soggy? Be sure to let the cooked filling cool slightly before rolling. If the filling is too hot and steamy, it can make the wrappers moist and difficult to get crispy.

What To Serve With Air Fryer Egg Rolls

Create a complete meal or appetizer spread.

These egg rolls are a fantastic appetizer on their own with a variety of dipping sauces. To make it a full meal, serve them alongside:

• Simple Fried Rice
• Steamed Dumplings or Potstickers
• A side of Edamame
• A light, Asian-inspired cucumber salad

How To Store Air Fryer Egg Rolls

Tips for storing and reheating leftovers.

• Refrigerate: Store leftover cooked egg rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat: For the best results, reheat them in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes until they are hot and crispy again. Avoid the microwave, as it will make the wrappers soft and chewy.

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