Description
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
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 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
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
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