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Air Fryer Spring Rolls

September 20, 2022
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Air fryer spring rolls are crispy on the outside and loaded with juicy fillings (meat/vegetables). A perfect appetizer or finger food that tastes delicious with a dipping sauce. I love making spring rolls in an air fryer from scratch because they are better than the deep-fried versions or takeaways.

air fryer spring rolls

While making spring rolls from scratch you can add the fillings depending on your liking. You can make chicken spring rolls, pork spring rolls, or make some vegetarian spring rolls. Or make some frozen spring rolls straight away from your freezer. It’s easy, quick, and delicious too if you are too lazy to make them from scratch.

It’s a perfect treat when you add your favorite filling and enjoy the crispy spring rolls with a dipping sauce.

What are spring rolls made of?

Spring rolls are easy appetizers popular in China and other Southeast Asia. It is commonly made with a flour wrapper that is filled with vegetables and other ingredients. However, the wrapper, filling, and cooking method might be different depending on the region’s culture.

What is the difference between spring rolls and egg rolls?

There are a few differences between the spring rolls and egg rolls that can help you to identify them. They are:

Wrapper: The wrappers used for making spring rolls are thin flour wrappers or rice wrappers. Whereas the egg rolls wrapper is thicker.

Filling: Spring roll filling is usually made with vegetables and the egg roll filling is made with a combination of meat and vegetables.

Cooking Method: Egg rolls crispy texture is acquired by deep frying. Whereas spring rolls can be fried, baked, or sometimes not cooked only the fillings are cooked.

How to make air fryer spring rolls?

Air fryer spring rolls are crispy on the outside and filled with rich and flavor filling (vegetables/meat). You can make the spring rolls filling depending on your liking. Today I’ll be sharing the chicken spring rolls recipe because this is a favorite spring roll recipe of my family.

Ingredients for chicken spring rolls:

  • 1 pound minced chicken
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon coriander powder
  • ½ cup shredded cabbage
  • 2-3 spring onions chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8-10 spring roll wrappers

Instructions for chicken spring rolls:

  1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add the minced chicken cook until the water is completely dried, stirring occasionally, and cook the meat completely.
  2. Add minced chicken and cook ginger, and garlic until fragrance for about 30-40 seconds.
  3. Now add the spices, coriander powder, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook until the spices are cooked or until fragrance.
  4. Remove the pan from heat and add the chopped spring onions and stir to mix them.
  5. Meanwhile, preheat your air fryer at 190C/380F for 3 minutes.
  6. Place a spring roll wrapper on the working surface and add spoonfuls of the meat mixture to the center of the wrapper. Arrange the meat mixture parallel to your body.
  7. Wet the edges of the wrapper with a bit of water using your fingertip. Fold the sides of the wrapper over the filling and fold the bottom end of the wrapper over the filling. Squeezing the filling into the bottom wrapper roll up and make sure it is tight enough to hold on to the shape.
  8. Repeat the process for the rest of the remaining wrapper and filling.
  9. Place the spring rolls in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  10. Brush or spray a light coat of oil over each spring roll.
  11. Cook them at 190C/380F for 8-10 minutes, until the spring rolls are crispy. Flip them halfway through the cooking process to make sure all the sides are golden brown.
  12. Remove the spring rolls from the basket, and allow them to cool for a while.
  13. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy your crispy spring rolls.

You can find the spring rolls recipe in the printable card below

How to cook frozen spring rolls in an air fryer?

  1. Start by preheating your air fryer at 200C/400F for 4-5 minutes.
  2. Place the spring rolls into the basket in a single layer and brush or spray a light coat of oil over them.
  3. Cook the frozen spring rolls at 200C/400F for 8 minutes. Flip them halfway through the cooking process. Adjust the cooking time depending on how crispy you want your spring rolls.
  4. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy.

What to serve with air fryer spring rolls?

I love serving these crispy air-fried spring rolls with hot and sweet sauce. However, you can serve them with your favorite dipping sauce. Here are some of the serving ideas you can try:

  • Hot and sour soup
  • Fried rice
  • Chow mein noodles
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Coleslaw salad
  • Dipping sauce

Other appetizer recipes you might like:

  • Air fryer blooming onion
  • BBQ chicken in air fryer

Cooking Tips

  • Don’t forget to preheat your air fryer before cooking any food.
  • Make sure to adjust the cooking time depending on how crispy do you like your spring rolls.
  • Don’t overfill the spring roll wrapper make sure the wrapper closes perfectly while wrapping.
  • Do not overcrowd the basket with the spring rolls. Place them in a single layer to get the evenly cooked and crispy air fryer spring rolls.
  • Flip the spring rolls halfway through the cooking process.
  • Do not thaw the frozen spring rolls before cooking. They are best when air-fried straight from frozen.

How to store the spring rolls?

Spring rolls are best when served hot and crispy. I do not recommend storing the air fryer spring rolls because they get soggy once stored.

Here are some of the frequently asked questions

Are air fryer spring rolls healthy?

Yes, air-fried spring rolls are the healthier alternative to the deep-fried version. The spring rolls made in an air fryer require little or no oil at all.

How long to cook spring rolls in an air fryer?

Cook the spring rolls for about 8-10 minutes and flip them halfway through the cooking process. However, the cooking time may vary depending on the air fryer brand you are using.

Can I cook frozen spring rolls in an air fryer?

Yes, you can cook frozen spring rolls in an air fryer. I’ve given the step-by-step process of cooking frozen spring rolls above in the blog. Follow the process and enjoy your crispy spring roll.

Why are my spring rolls not cooked through?

  • The reason behind unevenly cooked spring rolls are;
  • The overcrowded basket.
  • The air fryer was not preheated.
  • The spring roll wrapper is over-stuffed.
  • The spring rolls are not flipped halfway through the cooking process.

If you like the air fryer spring roll recipe, look what else you can air fry:

  • Air fryer chicken cutlets
  • Frozen turkey burger in air fryer

If you’ve tried this recipe, please let me know how it turned out in the comments below.

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air fryer spring rolls

Easy Air Fryer Spring Rolls - TopAirFryerRecipes

Air fryer spring rolls are crispy on the outside and loaded with juicy fillings (meat/vegetables). A perfect appetizer or finger food that tastes delicious with a dipping sauce.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American, Asian
Calories 251 kcal

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound minced chicken
  • 8-10 spring roll wrappers
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon coriander powder
  • ½ cup shredded cabbage
  • 2-3 spring onions chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add the minced chicken cook until the water is completely dried, stirring occasionally, and cook the meat completely.
  • Add minced chicken and cook ginger, and garlic until fragrance for about 30-40 seconds.
  • Now add the spices, coriander powder, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook until the spices are cooked or until fragrance.
  • Remove the pan from heat and add the chopped spring onions and stir to mix them.
  • Meanwhile, preheat your air fryer at 190C/380F for 3 minutes.
  • Place a spring roll wrapper on the working surface and add spoonfuls of the meat mixture to the center of the wrapper. Arrange the meat mixture parallel to your body.
  • Wet the edges of the wrapper with a bit of water using your fingertip. Fold the sides of the wrapper over the filling and fold the bottom end of the wrapper over the filling. Squeezing the filling into the bottom wrapper roll up and make sure it is tight enough to hold on to the shape.
  • Repeat the process for the rest of the remaining wrapper and filling.
  • Place the spring rolls in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  • Brush or spray a light coat of oil over each spring roll.
  • Cook them at 190C/380F for 8-10 minutes, until the spring rolls are crispy. Flip them halfway through the cooking process to make sure all the sides are golden brown.
  • Remove the spring rolls from the basket, and allow them to cool for a while.
  • Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy your crispy spring rolls.

Notes

Approximate Nutrition:
Calories- 251 kcal | Total Fat- 9g | Saturated Fat- 1g | Trans Fat- 0g | Unsaturated Fat-5g | Protein- 11g | Carbohydrates- 11g | Cholesterol-34 mg | Sodium- 209mg | Sugar- 3g | Fiber- 1g |
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