Description
These crispy air fryer egg rolls feature a juicy pork and cabbage filling, ready in just 25 minutes. They offer a mess-free, healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried egg rolls with unbeatable crunch.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork (80/20 lean for juiciness)
- 3 cups shredded green cabbage (about 200g)
- 1 medium carrot, shredded (about 70g)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- Cooking oil spray
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground pork and cook, breaking it apart, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shredded cabbage and carrot; stir frequently and cook until vegetables soften but retain some crunch, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in soy sauce and drizzle sesame oil; stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and stir in sliced green onions. Let filling cool slightly.
- Lay out egg roll wrappers on a clean surface, covering unused wrappers with a damp towel.
- Place 2-3 tablespoons of filling near one corner of each wrapper. Fold corner over filling, then fold in sides snugly and roll tightly toward opposite corner.
- Dip finger in water and wet last corner to seal the egg roll. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes. Spray egg rolls lightly with cooking oil spray on all sides.
- Place egg rolls in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove carefully and let cool for a couple of minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not overfill wrappers to prevent bursting. Keep wrappers covered with a damp towel to avoid drying out. Seal wrappers with water, not egg wash. Spray egg rolls evenly with oil for crispiness. Flip halfway through cooking for even browning. Filling can be prepped a day ahead and refrigerated. For extra crunch, add 1 teaspoon cornstarch to filling before cooking. Avoid microwaving reheated egg rolls to prevent sogginess; reheat in air fryer instead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 egg rolls
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 520
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 15
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