This recipe for Homemade Egg Rolls has been kindly sponsored by Hamilton Beach. All recipes, thoughts, and opinions are 100% my own. #flexbrew #airfryer
I may never go to a Chinese restaurant again. Well, that's a lie, but these Homemade Egg Rolls are my new BFF. Oh, the sweet joy of creating a take-out fave in your own home. Plus, these are crisp on the outside without being deep fried. Thanks to our Air Fryer. Want the how-to? Keep reading.
Homemade Air Fryer Egg Roll Recipe
I bet every foodie and home chef has a list of foods they've always wanted to make. My list is pretty long. Homemade pasta. Stuffed ravioli. Real deal tortillas.
And Egg Rolls.
With a few ingredients and a little practice, I think we've got it. These crispy egg rolls are so fun to make, especially when you air fry.
This air fryer is a total game changer when it comes to fried foods. We took a traditionally deep-fried treat and made it even more delicious with just a fraction of the oil. Totally easy to program and use, too.
Ingredients for Air Fryer Egg Rolls:
- Ground pork (not sausage)
- Fresh grated ginger
- Garlic
- Soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- Chinese 5 Spice - Note: This is a preference addition. If you aren't a fan of the Chinese 5 spice, then leave it out. You can also use onion powder instead (totally different flavor).
- Sugar + salt
- Green cabbage
- Carrot
- Green onions
- Egg roll wrappers
- Water
- Oil or oil spray
We used regular, inexpensive green cabbage for this recipe. If you want to save a little time, grab a bag of pre-shredded cabbage mix with carrots.
TIP: Keep the egg roll wrappers covered with a damp cloth or wet paper towels so they do not dry out while assembling the rolls.
How to Make Egg Rolls:
- In a non-stick skillet, cook the pork with the ginger and garlic on medium until lightly brown and no longer pink. Drain and return to the skillet.
- Stir together the soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, 5 spice, and salt in a small bowl. Pour over the prepared pork and stir.
- Add the chopped cabbage, shredded carrots, and chopped green onions to the skillet. Toss + stir to combine well.
- Cook and stir the egg roll filling until the cabbage has wilted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
- Place the roll wrappers under a damp towel. To assemble (see picture below), lay a wrapper in front of you so a corner points toward you like a diamond.
- With your finger or a brush, wet the edges of the wrapper with water (1). Brush the top corner about an inch with water (2) because this is the sealing edge and will help keep the egg roll closed.
- Scoop 3 heaping tablespoons in the center of the wrapper (3).
- Fold the bottom corner up over the filling (4).
- Bring the left and right corners to the center, pressing gently and tucking in (5).
- Roll the egg roll away from you, folding it on itself, and place it seam side down on a lightly oiled non-stick surface (6).
- Repeat until all of the wrappers and filling have been used.
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I like to use a brush to wet the edges. This keeps my fingers clean so they don't stick to the wrappers while I'm trying to fold and roll.
Once you get the hang of it, making your own egg rolls at home is a breeze. I can't wait to try a Southwestern version in the air fryer, too. Speaking of the air fryer, here's how to cook our egg rolls in one.
How to Cook Egg Rolls in an Air Fryer:
- Lightly brush or spray the basket of the air fryer with oil. Brush a very small amount of oil on both sides of the egg rolls.
- Place the prepared egg rolls seam side down in the basket in a single layer so they are not touching. We were able to cook 3 or 4 at a time, working in batches.
- Close the air fryer and set the temperature to 390 degrees.
- Cook for 6 minutes, turn carefully with tongs, and cook for another 6 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Transfer the cooked egg rolls to newspaper or brown paper bags to drain off any excess oil.
- Continue to cook, working in batches, until the egg rolls are done.
TIP: You can start cooking the batches while you are still assembling egg rolls. The handy timer on the air fryer keeps track of cooking and will shut off at the end of the cooking cycle.
And I'm in love with how easy it is to clean up the air fryer. No oil to worry about, no spatters and messes.
It is so hard to resist biting right into one of these Air Fryer Egg Rolls. Light and golden on the outside, hot and tender on the inside.
More Tips for the Best Egg Rolls:
- Take your time until you get the hang of it. The key thing is to make sure the wrap edge is sealed so the filling doesn't fall out.
- Don't skip adding a bit of oil to the egg rolls before cooking because this helps the outside get golden and crispy. You can use an oil cooking spray instead.
- Place the rolls seal side down.
- Make sure the egg rolls aren't touching because you want the air to circulate properly for even cooking.
- There is no need to preheat the Hamilton Beach Large Capacity Air Fryer. Just arrange the food in the air fryer basket, cook, and eat.
- If the egg rolls need to be reheated, you can do that in the air fryer, too.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces such as sweet + sour, hot mustard, soy sauce and garnish with fresh, chopped green onions. You can reduce the sodium by using low-sodium versions of sauces.
- Not a fan of pork? Replace with cooked, chopped chicken as an alternative in the filling mixture. Protein packed! You can also use ground turkey.
- A time saving option is to use pre-shredded coleslaw mix instead of the cabbage and vegetables. Just use equal amount.
- Make an Asian-inspired meal and serve these Homemade Egg Rolls with your favorite stir fry dish and rice. So yummy!
- If you aren't a fan of Chinese 5 Spice powder, you can leave it out. Or, cut the amount in half to taste.
- For best results, I would not use an oven for this recipe. However, if you do, I recommend 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes.
How to Reheat Egg Rolls in an Air Fryer:
Many air fryers come with a reheat setting. I would use this for the recommended setting time.
For the Hamilton Beach Air Fryer, their reheat setting is fabulous and gives you crisp results. You can also reheat under your oven broiler for a few minutes. Watch carefully, you don't want them to burn.
Reheating in a microwave will make them soggy. (Still yummy, but not as crisp as using the air fryer.
This recipe was such a hit with my crew that I can't wait to come up with another air fryer recipe. Crispy onion rings, sweet potato-chili-lime fries, or how about a classic vanilla cupcake? Yep, you can bake in the Hamilton Beach Air Fryer, too.
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📖 Recipe
Homemade Air Fryer Egg Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground pork (not sausage)
- 2 teaspoons ginger fresh, grated
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon Chinese 5 Spice OPTIONAL, TO TASTE
- ½ teaspoon white granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups cabbage shredded or finely chopped
- 1 carrot shredded
- 4 green onions chopped
- 20 egg roll wrappers
- water for sealing wrappers
- 2 - 3 tablespoons vegetable oil for brushing the basket and lightly brushing the egg rolls
Instructions
How to Make Egg Rolls
- In a non-stick skillet, cook the pork with the ginger and garlic on medium until lightly brown and no longer pink. Drain and return to the skillet.
- Stir together the soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, 5 spice, and salt in a small bowl. Pour over the prepared pork and stir.
- Add the chopped cabbage, shredded carrots, and chopped green onions to the skillet. Toss + stir to combine well. Cook and stir the egg roll filling until the cabbage has wilted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
- Place the roll wrappers under a damp towel. To assemble (see picture below), lay a wrapper in front of you so a corner points toward you like a diamond. With your finger or a brush, wet the edges of the wrapper with water (1). Brush the top corner about an inch with water (2) because this is the sealing edge and will help keep the egg roll closed.
- Scoop 3 heaping tablespoons in the center of the wrapper (3). Fold the bottom corner up over the filling (4). Bring the left and right corners to the center, pressing gently and tucking in (5).
- Roll the egg roll away from you, folding it on itself, and place it seam side down on a lightly oiled non-stick surface (6).Repeat until all of the wrappers and filling have been used.
How to Cook Egg Rolls in an Air Fryer
- Lightly brush or spray the basket of the air fryer with oil. Brush a very small amount of oil on both sides of the egg rolls.
- Place the prepared egg rolls seam side down in the basket in a single layer so they are not touching. We were able to cook 3 or 4 at a time, working in batches.
- Close the air fryer and set the temperature to 390 degrees. Cook for 6 minutes, turn carefully with tongs, and cook for another 6 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Transfer the cooked egg rolls to newspaper or brown paper bags to drain off any excess oil. Continue to cook, working in batches, until the egg rolls are done.
Sonya Allstun
Need to win this so I can try these they looks yummy
Teri
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Beth
Have you tried freezing these?
Teri
Not yet. Let me know if you try it, I'd love to know.
Dawn G
Yes, you can freeze them. It's a two step process.
1. place uncooked eggrolls on a parchment lined baking sheet, not touching. Freeze for about an hour.
2. Transfer to ziploc bag or other airtight container. Label with type of meat used and date. Best if used within 4-6 weeks but will keep up to 3 months.
Can be cooked from frozen - add 3 minutes cooking time to each side, making it 18 minutes total instead of 12. Adjust time to desired done-ness and taste. More time for crispier, less time for softer.
Teri
You rock! Thank you so much for the feedback and help with freezing instructions.
Karen
I have frozen them uncooked and brushed with oil. I wrapped them in the used wrappers that come between the wrapper sheets. Just reheat them frozen for a few extra minutes and they were great!
Teri
Awesome, thanks for leaving the feedback on making them from frozen. 🙂
Clint
Way to go!
-Clint
Teri
Thanks Clint!
Mike Shoaf
Have you used any other meat like chicken or shrimp?
Teri
I haven't yet. I imagine they would turn out great.
Tamekia Kirshner
Stuff that I just can't understand!!
Teri
Hi, Tamekia. Sorry you are having trouble understanding. Can you let me know what I can help with?
jane
I made these last week and my husband added them to his faves list. I made them as written and wouldn't change a thing.
Teri
Your husband has excellent taste! Seriously, I appreciate you trying the recipe and taking the time to share your feedback. 🙂
Jimmy
Just made these and they came out perfect, thank you so much for the recipe!
Teri
That's awesome! I am so happy you tried the recipe, even happier that you like it. 🙂
Ralph Ritchie
When we smelled the mix, we knew there was something we didn't like. It was the Chinese 5-spice. We were hesitant on this recipe as we've never tasted the likes of any of these spices in any egg roll I've eaten in the past 40 years in any Chinese restaurant including China Town in Washington DC where I visited often. Anyway, we tried, and threw them all away.
Teri
Sorry you didn't like them and I appreciate the feedback.
Jeff
Looked like a good recipe did not really care for the Chinese allspice was a little bit weird taste to me
Teri
Thanks for the feedback. I guess it is a matter of personal taste. I'll add a note to the recipe about adjusting the amount to taste, or a substitution.
Judith
What size air fryer did you use?
Teri
Hi Judith, I used a Hamilton Beach Large Capacity Air Fryer. It is 2.6 quarts. Here is a link to the exact model https://hamiltonbeach.com/2-6-qt-digital-air-fryer-35050
Alma R. Ferriera
To be honest your article is informative. I search many site to know about frozen egg rolls in the air fryer but I didn't get the information I needed.
I saw your site and I read it. I got some new information from here. I think some of your tips can be applied to those too! Thanks for this valuable information.
Teri
Thank you. Hope the recipe turns out great for you. 🙂
Joe G
These were very delicious, I left the Chinese seasoning off. My wife and kids killed them, next time I'll have to DOUBLE ⏫⏫ the bath !!!!
Teri
That's what I was thinking when I made them, too. Thank you for trying the recipe and happy your family enjoyed them.