Air-fried spring rolls are a popular dish in many Asian cuisines. They typically include ingredients like shredded vegetables, cooked meat, or seafood (such as shrimp or chicken) wrapped in thin spring roll sheets. This recipe utilizes an air fryer, which allows for a healthier preparation with minimal or no oil.
I know folding or wrapping the spring rolls is sometimes a hassle. But it's easy, provided you follow the recipe and the tips I will give. So, read along.
Where Can I buy the Spring Roll Wrappers?
This can be found in Asian grocery stores or most grocery stores in the frozen food section. Do not be confused with the round rice wrappers; don't use those. Buy the square spring roll wrappers. Also, don't be confused with the wonton wrappers. You can ask the store attendant for help if need be.
What's in my Air Fryer Spring Rolls?
- Ground Chicken: You can use store-bought ground chicken or put some chicken breasts in a food processor and blend. You can substitute it for tofu or shrimp.
- Spring Roll Sheets: Since they are often sold frozen, make sure they thaw before use.
- Veggies: Shredded carrots and cabbage. I used regular cabbage, which can be substituted for napa cabbage. You can also add any veggies you like.
- Dry Ingredients: Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and white pepper to taste.
- Condiments: Oyster sauce and soy sauce
- Oil: Cook the filling in cooking oil and brush some on the rolls before air-frying. Add sesame oil for extra flavour.
- Egg wash: Acts as a glue to seal the roll.
How To Wrap or Fold Spring Rolls.
- Place one spring roll wrapper on a clean surface with one corner pointing towards you (like a diamond shape). Place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken filling in the center of the wrapper.
- Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling, then fold the sides towards the center.
- Roll tightly upwards to seal the spring roll.
- Brush the top corner with egg wash to seal the roll.
Serving Ideas.
I always enjoy mine with sweet chilli sauce. You can also use hot mustard or chilli garlic sauce.
Sometimes, I serve these as a side with an Asian main like chicken and vegetable stir fry.
Storage: Any leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 2-3 days. To reheat, air fry again for about 5 minutes, but they won't be as crispy as before.
Also, I usually freeze the rolls and air fry them later. You can also freeze the already fried rolls for up to 2 months. Let them thaw at room temperature, spray oil on them and air fry again.
Air Fryer Spring Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground chicken shrimp, or tofu (optional)
- 15-20 Spring roll sheets
- 1 cup Shredded cabbage
- 1 cup Shredded carrots
- ¼ cup Green onions finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon Oyster sauce or hoisin sauce for a vegetarian option
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon White pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoon vegetable oil for stir-frying
Instructions
- Add oil to a pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and break it up into small pieces.
- Stir fry until fully cooked.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and keep stir-frying for about 3-4 minutes until the veggies sweats up.
- Ensure some of the water from the veggies and chicken dries off. If there is too much water, the rolls will become soggy while rolling.
- Place one spring roll wrapper on a clean surface with one corner pointing towards you (like a diamond shape). Place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken filling in the center of the wrapper.
- Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling, then fold the sides towards the center. Roll tightly upwards to seal the spring roll. Brush the top corner with egg wash to seal the roll.
- Repeat the process with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Place the rolls into the air fryer basket leaving ½ inch of space between them.
- Oil spray or brush oil on the rolls.
- Airfry at 400F for 15 minutes, flipping the sides halfway through the cooking time. When you flip the sides, apply oil again. Cook until they are golden and crispy.
- Serve with sweet chilli sauce or any sauce.
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Bilikis says
Wow.So it can be Air fry.Yummy yummy