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Air Fryer Egg Rolls

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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. Add enough oil to a medium skillet with high walls so the oil is about 1/2 inch up ...

Prep 18 mins
Cook 42 mins
Servings 6
Difficulty Hard
Per serving £4.89

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S by Steven Tobin · Published 30 Apr 2026
Air Fryer Egg Rolls

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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. Add enough oil to a medium skillet with high walls so the oil is about 1/2 inch up the side of the skillet. Heat oil on medium high heat until it reaches 350°F. Add egg rolls and fry for 3 to 4 minutes, flip, and fry for another 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown. Remove and let them drain and cool on a few paper towels.

Cook the filling:
In a large skillet...

Instructions

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    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
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    Add enough oil to a medium skillet with high walls so the oil is about 1/2 inch up the side of the skillet
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    Heat oil on medium high heat until it reaches 350°F
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    Add egg rolls and fry for 3 to 4 minutes, flip, and fry for another 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown
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    Remove and let them drain and cool on a few paper towels
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    Cook the filling:
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    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil along with the ground pork or chicken
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    Break apart the meat with a spatula or wooden spoon as it cooks
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    Cook until the meat is cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes
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    Add garlic, ginger, carrot, scallions, and cabbage
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    Continue to cook until cabbage wilts down and is soft, another 3 to 4 minutes, stirring regularly
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    Season the filling with soy sauce and rice wine vinegar, and take off the heat to cool
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    (This filling can be made in advance
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    Assemble the egg rolls:
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    Place a single egg roll wrapper on a dry surface with one point of the square facing you (like a diamond)
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    Place about 1/4 cup of the egg roll filling mixture in the middle of the wrapper
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    Dip your fingers in water and run around the edges of the wrapper
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    Then fold the edges of the wrapper over the center and start rolling the egg roll away from you to form a tight cylinder
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    Place on a plate and repeat until you are out of filling
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    You should get at least a dozen egg rolls
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    Air fry the egg rolls:
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    Place the egg rolls in the basket of your air fryer
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    Spray or brush them lightly with oil
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    Add as many as you can without stacking the egg rolls, making sure they don’t touch
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    Air needs to circulate around them
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    Brush the egg rolls lightly with oil
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    Place the basket in the air fryer and turn the air fryer to 350°F
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    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
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    Finished egg rolls should be golden brown and crispy! Serve immediately

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Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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