Air Fryer Hack: Frozen Lumpia, Quick And Crispy

Cooking frozen lumpia in an air fryer is a quick and easy way to make a delicious appetizer. With almost no prep time and a cook time of around 10 minutes, you can have a tasty side dish ready in less time than it takes to set the table. To make lumpia in an air fryer, you'll need to preheat the fryer to 375 degrees F, spritz or brush the lumpia with oil, and then cook for around 10 minutes, flipping them halfway through. Serve with your favourite dipping sauce, such as sweet chilli, tabasco, or soy sauce.

Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F for 2-5 minutes

Preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees F for 2-5 minutes. This is the optimal temperature for cooking frozen lumpia, and the short preheat time ensures the air fryer is hot enough to cook the lumpia through without burning the outside.

While the air fryer is preheating, you can prepare the lumpia. Take them out of the freezer and lay them out in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spritz or brush them with cooking spray or oil to ensure they cook evenly and don't stick to the basket.

Once the air fryer is preheated, place the basket inside and set the timer. The cooking time will vary depending on the brand of air fryer and the size of the lumpia, but generally, they will take around 10-15 minutes to cook through.

Halfway through the cooking time, use a pair of tongs to flip the lumpia. This ensures they cook evenly on both sides and helps to create a crispy texture.

Once the lumpia are golden brown and crispy, they are ready to serve. Enjoy them with your favourite dipping sauce, such as sweet chilli, tabasco, sweet and sour, or soy sauce.

Place lumpia in a single layer in the air fryer basket

When cooking frozen lumpia in an air fryer, it's important to place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket. This ensures even cooking and prevents the lumpia from sticking together. Spritz the lumpia with cooking spray or brush them with oil before placing them in the air fryer. This will help to create a crispy texture and prevent sticking.

It is recommended to preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 2-5 minutes before placing the lumpia in the basket. Set the timer for 9-15 minutes, depending on your preference and the size of the lumpia.

Halfway through the cooking process, use tongs to flip the lumpia to the opposite side. This ensures even browning and cooking. Brush the lumpia with oil again if needed.

Remove the lumpia from the air fryer when they are golden brown and crispy. If they are not crisp enough, you can cook them for an additional 2 minutes, but be careful not to overcook them.

Spritz or brush with cooking spray or oil

Spritzing or brushing your frozen lumpia with cooking spray or oil is an important step in the air-frying process. This will help to ensure that your lumpia wrappers emerge from the air fryer with a desirable crispy texture. It is also important to ensure that your lumpia are evenly coated in cooking spray or oil to avoid them sticking to your air fryer basket. You can use any type of cooking oil, such as olive oil, or a cooking spray.

When it comes to applying the cooking spray or oil, you have a couple of options. You can either spritz the lumpia with cooking spray or brush them with oil. If you are using cooking spray, make sure to coat the lumpia evenly. If you are using oil, you can brush it onto the lumpia wrappers. This will help to give them a crispy taste similar to that of deep-fried lumpia.

It is also worth noting that the cooking spray or oil will help to ensure that your lumpia cooks evenly. By creating a barrier between the hot air of the air fryer and the lumpia, the cooking spray or oil helps to regulate the temperature and prevent the lumpia from drying out or burning. This is especially important when cooking frozen lumpia, as the outside can burn before the inside is fully cooked.

Finally, the type of cooking spray or oil you use is also important. It is recommended to use a cooking spray or oil with a high smoke point, such as avocado oil, peanut oil, or canola oil. This will help to ensure that your lumpia doesn't stick to the air fryer basket and that the oil doesn't smoke or burn during the cooking process.

Air fry for 9-15 minutes

Air frying your lumpia for 9-15 minutes is the final step in the cooking process. After spraying your lumpia with cooking spray, spreading them in a single layer in the air fryer basket, and setting the temperature to 375 degrees F, you can set the timer for 9 minutes. After 9 minutes, check on your lumpia. They should be lightly golden brown. Use tongs to flip them to the opposite side, brush with oil, and air fry for an additional 5 minutes. If they are not crisp enough, you can cook for an additional 2 minutes max.

Some recipes suggest setting the timer for 12-15 minutes, and flipping the lumpia halfway through the cooking process.

Serve with a dipping sauce, such as sweet chilli or soy sauce

Lumpia cooked in an air fryer can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as sweet chilli or soy sauce. You can also try tabasco sauce, sweet and sour sauce, or a combination of garlic powder, red chilli flakes, honey or maple syrup, soy sauce, rice vinegar and sesame oil.

To make the lumpia, turn on your air fryer and set the temperature to 375 degrees F. Preheat for 2-5 minutes. Place the lumpia in a single layer and spritz with cooking spray or brush with oil. Set the timer for 9-15 minutes. Push the basket in and begin air frying. At 9 minutes, check the lumpia. They should be lightly golden brown. Use tongs to flip the lumpia to the opposite side. Brush with oil and air fry for an additional 5 minutes. Remove the lumpia from the air fryer when they are golden brown and the wrappers are crispy. If they are not crisp enough, you can cook for an additional 2 minutes max.

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