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Air Fryer Egg Rolls
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Air Fryer Egg Rolls — Crispy, Healthier, and Better Than Takeout

These Air Fryer Egg Rolls deliver golden, crispy crunch without deep frying. Filled with savory ground chicken, crunchy cabbage, and aromatic ginger and garlic, they’re lighter, easier, and fresher than takeout—perfect for weeknight dinners or crowd-pleasing appetizers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Egg Roll Filling
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 lb ground chicken lean preferred
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 medium carrot shredded
  • 3 scallions chopped
  • 3 cups green cabbage shredded
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce low-sodium if preferred
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar for light tang
Wrapping & Cooking
  • 12 egg roll wrappers thawed if frozen
  • 1 tbsp olive or avocado oil for brushing or spraying

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it apart, until fully cooked and lightly browned, about 6–8 minutes.
  2. Add garlic, ginger, carrot, scallions, and shredded cabbage. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3–4 minutes until the vegetables soften.
  3. Stir in soy sauce and rice vinegar until evenly combined. Remove from heat and allow the filling to cool slightly.
  4. Lay an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface in a diamond shape. Place about 1/4 cup of filling in the center.
  5. Moisten the edges with water, fold the bottom corner over the filling, tuck in the sides, and roll tightly to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers.
  6. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (180°C). Arrange egg rolls in a single layer in the basket without touching.
  7. Lightly brush or spray the egg rolls with oil. Air fry for 6–7 minutes, flip, brush the other side with oil, and cook for another 4–5 minutes until golden and crisp.
  8. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, replace the chicken with sautéed mushrooms or crumbled firm tofu. For extra crispiness, lightly oil the rolls again after flipping. Keep unused wrappers covered with a damp towel to prevent drying.