Air Fryer Chinese Egg Rolls

Step 1

First, there is a health benefit to air frying over deep frying. While I do recommend very lightly brushing the egg rolls with oil before frying (which gives them some extra crispiness), you don’t have to do that. And either way, the egg rolls are definitely absorbing less oil than if you deep fry them!For me though, the bigger advantage is time. It takes 30 seconds to flip on the air fryer and the clean-up is worlds easier than dealing with vats of hot oil.

Step 2

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.) Nick Evans 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. Nick Evans Nick Evans 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. Nick Evans Nick Evans