Air Fryer Egg Rolls: Quick, Crispy, And Delicious!

Cooking egg rolls in an air fryer is a quick and easy way to make a delicious snack. You can use frozen egg rolls or make your own at home, and the air fryer will give them a crispy, crunchy texture without the need for deep frying. You can cook egg rolls in batches, and they only take a few minutes to cook, so they're perfect for a quick and easy meal.

How to cook frozen egg rolls in an air fryer

Cooking frozen egg rolls in an air fryer is simple. First, preheat your air fryer to 360-400 degrees Fahrenheit. You can use vegetable, pork, beef or chicken egg rolls. Lightly brush or spray the basket of the air fryer with oil. Place the frozen egg rolls in a single layer in the bottom of the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching. Air fry the egg rolls for 7-10 minutes, or until they are cooked fully and golden brown. You can serve them with your favourite dipping sauce, fried rice, and more.

How to cook homemade egg rolls in an air fryer

Cooking homemade egg rolls in an air fryer is easy and quick. To start, preheat your air fryer to 360-400 degrees Fahrenheit. You can use frozen egg rolls, or make your own at home. If using frozen egg rolls, place them in a single layer in the bottom of the air fryer basket. If making your own, brush a very small amount of oil on both sides of the egg rolls and place them seam-side down in the basket. Make sure the egg rolls are not touching.

Once the air fryer is preheated, place the egg rolls inside and cook for 6-10 minutes, or until they are golden brown. If you are cooking homemade egg rolls, you may need to turn them carefully with tongs halfway through. When the egg rolls are cooked, remove them from the air fryer and serve with your favourite dipping sauce. You can also place them on newspaper or brown paper bags to drain off any excess oil.

How to cook egg rolls in an air fryer without oil

You can cook egg rolls in an air fryer without oil, but some recipes do suggest using a small amount of oil to get them crispy. If you want to avoid oil altogether, you can simply place the egg rolls in the air fryer and cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, adding 1-2 minutes per side until heated through.

To make the filling, heat up a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add your choice of sesame oil, olive oil, ginger, garlic, mushrooms, scallions, cabbage, shredded carrot, and/or ground turkey. Toss and cook until the vegetables are soft, then add in the slaw and cook for a few more minutes. Move the veggies to the side of the pan and add the ground turkey along with tamari, fish sauce, and/or sesame oil.

Roll and seal the egg rolls tightly so they don't break open while cooking. If you want to add a small amount of oil, spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray and place the egg rolls in a single layer. Spray them with more olive oil spray, close the air fryer, and cook for 6 minutes. Then, flip them over, spray with more olive oil, and cook for another 4-5 minutes.

How to cook egg rolls in an air fryer without drying them out

To cook egg rolls in an air fryer without drying them out, you should first remove them from the freezer and let them sit on the counter for 20 minutes. Preheat the air fryer to 390-400°F and coat the basket with nonstick spray or olive oil spray. Place the egg rolls in a single layer in the basket, seam-side down, and spray them with more oil. Cook for 6 minutes, then flip them over and cook for another 4-5 minutes. You may need to do this in batches to avoid overcrowding the air fryer, which will help the egg rolls cook evenly.

To prevent the egg rolls from drying out before cooking, keep the assembled ones on a clean plate covered with a damp paper towel. While assembling the egg rolls, place a damp paper towel on top of the wrappers to keep them from drying out.

How to cook egg rolls in a pan if you don't have an air fryer

If you don't have an air fryer, you can still cook egg rolls in a pan. Here's how:

First, add enough oil to a medium skillet with high walls so that the oil is about 1/2 inch up the side of the skillet. Heat the oil on medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. You can use olive oil or another type of oil that has a high smoke point.

Next, carefully add the egg rolls to the pan. Make sure they are in a single layer and not touching. Fry the egg rolls for 3 to 4 minutes, then flip them over and fry for another 3 to 4 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy.

Once they are done, remove the egg rolls from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool. You can serve them with your favourite dipping sauce, fried rice, or any other side dish you prefer.

If you are making your own egg rolls at home, you can brush a small amount of oil on both sides of the egg rolls before placing them in the pan. This will help them get crispy and golden brown.

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