Emilie Meyer
If you're craving crispy, crunchy, Chinese-style takeout, you can make pork egg rolls at home using an air fryer. This method is healthier than deep-frying, as it requires very little oil, and is also easy, quick, and affordable. To make pork egg rolls in an air fryer, first cook the filling, then wrap it in egg roll wrappers, and finally pop them in the air fryer.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Cooking method | Air frying |
| Oil | Olive oil, avocado oil, sesame oil, cooking spray, or oil spray |
| Temperature | 360˚F |
| Cooking time | 7 minutes on one side, 2 minutes on the other side |
| Filling | Pork, chicken, turkey, beef, carrot, onion, bamboo shoots, ginger, garlic, scallions, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, vinegar, pepper, salt, 5-spice seasoning, sesame seeds, sriracha, honey |
| Wrapper | Wheat flour, cornstarch, water, egg |
| Sealing | Egg, cornstarch and water, water |
| Freezing | Freeze uncooked egg rolls, wrap cooked egg rolls tightly in aluminum foil and freeze for up to three months |
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What You'll Learn
Filling ingredients and preparation
For the filling, you will need ground pork, which has a comforting, savoury flavour. You can also use ground chicken, turkey, or beef as alternatives.
To add flavour to the pork, you can use garlic and ginger, as well as scallions, and soy sauce and rice wine vinegar for seasoning. For a more savoury flavour, add sesame oil. If you want to add some spice, add sriracha.
You can also add vegetables to the filling. Shredded cabbage and carrot are a classic combination, and you can use a pre-shredded coleslaw mix for convenience. You can also add onion and celery, and other vegetables like bamboo shoots.
To prepare the filling, heat a skillet over medium heat and add the ground pork. Cook until the pork is cooked through and crumbled, which should take about 4 minutes. Then, add the vegetables and seasoning and cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Let the filling cool before assembling the egg rolls. You can make the filling up to two days ahead and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Wrapping the rolls
To wrap your pork egg rolls, start by setting up a "wrapping" station with your cooked filling, a plate, a small bowl of water, and a pastry brush. Place an egg roll wrapper on a plate or cutting board. Ensure that the wrapper is in the shape of a diamond, with one of the points facing down and towards you.
Next, add the filling to the wrapper. Place about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of the pork mixture in the middle or bottom third of the wrapper. Now, it's time to start rolling! Dip your fingers in water and dampen the edges of the wrapper. Then, roll the wrapper up from the bottom, folding the sides in as you go. Some recipes suggest first folding the left and right points of the wrapper towards the center, and then folding the bottom point over the center before rolling towards the remaining point.
Once you've rolled the egg roll, seal it by pressing the edges. You can use water, egg whites, or even oil for this step. Repeat this process for all your egg rolls, and you're almost ready to pop them into the air fryer!
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Cooking time and temperature
The cooking time and temperature for pork egg rolls in an air fryer depend on several factors, such as the size of the egg rolls, the type of air fryer, and the number of egg rolls being cooked. It is recommended to preheat the air fryer to 360°F if required.
For frozen egg rolls, brush them with olive oil and cook at 360˚F for 10-12 minutes. Do not thaw the egg rolls before cooking. If you are cooking them from fresh, brush the tops with olive oil and place them in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch each other.
Cooking times vary depending on the source, with some suggesting 6-8 minutes, turning them over halfway through, while others suggest 7 minutes on one side and then an additional 2 minutes on the other side. However, some sources suggest cooking times of up to 16 minutes. It is important to keep an eye on the egg rolls to ensure they do not burn and adjust the cooking time as needed.
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Reheating and storing
To store uncooked pork egg rolls, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze them. Then, transfer the frozen egg rolls to a freezer bag or container. They can be stored in the freezer for up to three months.
If you want to store the cooked pork filling mixture, it can be made up to two days ahead and kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
To reheat frozen egg rolls, first defrost them by microwaving, then reheat using the fridge method. To reheat egg rolls from the fridge, put them back in the air fryer or oven at the temperatures used to cook them originally. Keep an eye on them and heat for a couple of minutes until they are crispy again.
If you want to reheat egg rolls in the oven, wrap the cooked egg rolls tightly in aluminum foil and heat them in the oven until they are crispy.
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Dipping sauces
There are several dipping sauces that you can serve with your pork egg rolls. Here are some options:
Sweet and Sour Sauce
This sauce is a popular choice for egg rolls, offering a balance of flavours that complement the savoury, crispy egg rolls.
Soy Sauce
A simple soy sauce dip is another option, and you can add a little spice with some red pepper flakes or spicy sesame oil. You could also swap the soy sauce for liquid aminos or coconut aminos, which have a similar taste but are lower in sodium and gluten-free.
Teriyaki Sauce
For a teriyaki sauce, simply add two tablespoons of brown sugar to your soy sauce mixture and cook over low heat until the sugar dissolves.
Thicker Glaze
For a thicker dipping sauce, whisk a tablespoon of cornstarch into your sauce and bring it to a boil. Cook for about a minute for a thicker, glossier sauce.
Raspberry Sauce
For a fruity twist, you could try a raspberry sauce.
Other Ideas
There are also various other sauces you could try, such as an olive oil dip, ketchup, or a barbecue sauce.
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Frequently asked questions
Cooking times vary depending on the size of your egg rolls, the type of air fryer you have, and how many egg rolls are in the basket. However, a general rule is to cook them for 7 minutes, flip them over, and then cook for an additional 2 minutes.
First, cook the filling mixture. This typically includes ground pork, cabbage, and other vegetables, such as onion, celery, or carrot. You can also add seasonings like soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Once the filling is cooked and cooled, assemble the egg rolls using egg roll wrappers. Seal the wrappers with egg wash or water, and then place them in the air fryer basket. Spray or brush the egg rolls with oil and cook until crispy.
Yes, you can freeze pork egg rolls both before and after cooking. To freeze before cooking, place the uncooked egg rolls on a baking sheet and freeze them before transferring to a freezer-proof bag or container. You can cook them directly from frozen, but be aware that they may burn on the outside before the inside is thawed. To freeze after cooking, wrap the egg rolls tightly in aluminum foil and freeze for up to three months. Reheat them in the oven or air fryer until crispy again.
