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Air Fryer Egg Rolls

Name: Air Fryer Egg Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 32 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 lb ground pork; 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed; 1 tablespoon ginger; 1 medium carrot, medium; 3 scallion, chopped; 3 Cups cabbage; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 12 egg roll wrapper; oil, for brushing, For brushing; duck sauce, to serve, To serve; plum sauce, to serve, To serve; soy sauce, to serve, To serve

Crispy homemade pork egg rolls filled with cabbage, carrots, scallions, garlic, and ginger, cooked in the air fryer and served with dipping sauces.

32 min
160 kcal
Chinese

Mellowpan tip: Makes 12 servings, plenty to share.

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Ingredients

For 12 servings

Steps

Step 1:
For an alternative pan-fry method, add enough oil to a medium high-sided skillet to reach about 1/2 inch up the side of the skillet.
Step 2:
Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
Step 3:
Add the egg rolls and fry for 3 to 4 minutes.
3–4 min
Step 4:
Flip the egg rolls and fry for another 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown.
3–4 min
Step 5:
Remove the egg rolls and let them drain and cool on a few paper towels.
Step 6:
To cook the filling, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground pork or chicken.
Step 7:
Break apart the meat with a spatula or wooden spoon as it cooks, and cook until cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.
6–8 min
Step 8:
Add the garlic, ginger, carrot, scallions, and cabbage.
Step 9:
Cook, stirring regularly, until the cabbage wilts and is soft, another 3 to 4 minutes.
3–4 min
Step 10:
Season the filling with soy sauce and rice wine vinegar, then remove from the heat to cool. The filling can be made in advance.
Step 11:
Place one egg roll wrapper on a dry surface with one point facing you, like a diamond, and put about 1/4 cup of filling in the middle.
Step 12:
Dip your fingers in water and run them around the wrapper edges. Fold the edges over the center and roll the egg roll away from you into a tight cylinder.
Step 13:
Place the egg roll on a plate and repeat until you run out of filling; you should get at least a dozen egg rolls.
Step 14:
Place the egg rolls in the air fryer basket without stacking or letting them touch, so air can circulate around them. Spray or brush them lightly with oil.
Step 15:
Set the air fryer to 350°F and cook for 6 to 7 minutes.
6–7 min
Step 16:
Flip the egg rolls, spray or brush the bottom side with oil a second time, and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes.
4–5 min
Step 17:
Serve immediately when the egg rolls are golden brown and crispy.