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These delicious air fryer frozen egg rolls are the perfect quick appetizers. They are easy to make and ready to eat in minutes.
This is an easy snack or party appetizer. It is a kid-friendly snack that adults can enjoy and is made in under 10 minutes!
Chinese food is one of my favorite cuisines and especially anything that can be made in a matter of minutes!
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I’m all for homemade egg rolls, but when you are in a time crunch, go with the pre-made frozen egg rolls. Cooking these in the air fryer is my favorite thing. Gone are the days of getting burnt by oil popping up at you.
If you don’t have an air fryer, then you need to order one NOW! It’s a game-changer and will make cooking meals for the family SO much easier. With crispy outsides, this air fryer egg rolls recipe will be replaced by typical skillet frying. And long gone are the days that you microwave them.
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For this recipe, I used the PowerXL Air Fryer. It cuts down on cooking time, easy to use, and gives your food that crispy texture we all want. But any other brand such as the Ninja Foodi or Cosori Air Fryer are also popular brands.
Frozen Egg Rolls in Air Fryer
This recipe is the perfect snack and could not be any easier! Simply add a few egg rolls or spring rolls from the grocery store. Place the rolls in the air fryer basket and cook at 400 for 10-12 minutes. Cooking time varies by which air fryer you are using.
If cooking frozen spring rolls, you will only need to cook for about 7-8 minutes. Spring rolls have a thinner wrapper and do not take as much time to cook through.
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How to make Homemade Air Fryer Frozen Egg Rolls
Prefer to make homemade egg rolls over the store-bought kind? No problem, I have the best recipe! It’s simple to make and you can freeze them and cook them in an air fryer later. Plus, who doesn’t enjoy finger foods?
Ingredients:
- 1 pound chicken, cooked & shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- 2 cups cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
- 14 egg roll wrappers
Instructions:
In a medium-size bowl, add garlic, cabbage, carrots, green onions, and chicken.
Stir until well combined.
In a small bowl mix the egg and water to create an egg wash.
Taking one egg roll wrapper, lay it flat on a clean surface.
Place a spoon full of the chicken mixture onto the center of the wrapper.
Fold the wrapper over the filling. Fold the two side corners over the center and roll.
Brush the egg wash on the edge of the wrapper to seal the egg roll.
Repeat until all egg rolls are wrapped.
Place egg rolls in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Cook at 400 for 12 minutes, rotating the rolls after 6 minutes.
Place on a paper towel-lined plate and let cool.
Air Fryer Frozen Egg Rolls
These delicious frozen egg rolls in air fryer are the perfect way to make these quick appetizers. They are easy and ready to eat in minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken, cooked & shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- 2 cups cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
- 14 egg roll wrappers
Instructions
- In a medium size bowl, add the garlic, cabbage, carrots, green onions and chicken.
- Stir until well combined.
- In a small bowl mix together the egg and water to create an egg wash.
- Taking one egg roll wrapper, lay it flat on a clean surface.
- Place a spoon full of the chicken mixture onto the center of the wrapper.
- Fold the wrapper over the filling. Fold the two side corners over the center and roll.
Brush the egg wash on the edge of the wrapper to seal the egg roll. - Repeat until all egg rolls are wrapped.
- Place egg rolls in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 400 for 12 minutes, rotating the rolls after 6 minutes.
- Place on paper towel lined plate and let cool.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
14Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 179Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 220mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 12g
How to store egg rolls?
If you have leftover egg rolls, you can freeze and reheat them later. For best results, place egg rolls in an airtight container and place them in the freezer. You’ll then have a delicious snack that you can heat and enjoy within a few minutes.
What sauce to serve with egg rolls?
Egg rolls are a great snack and like any snack, you need something to dip it in! You can serve these traditional egg rolls in duck sauce. Sweet and sour sauce, soy sauce, or spicy peanut sauce.
What is the difference between egg rolls and spring rolls?
These Asian snacks are similar, but the type of wrapper is what sets them apart. Egg rolls are made with eggs in the dough. This makes them thicker and gives them a crunchier texture when fried.
Do I need to thaw egg rolls before frying?
Nope! Defrosting can cause them to get soggy and no one wants that. Cook frozen to get that crispy egg rolls we all enjoy.
Should I use oil to cook air fryer frozen egg rolls?
Nope! That’s the best part of using an air fryer. You don’t need any oil for cooking, yet the food still is cooked to crispy perfection.
You can, however, spray a little olive oil or vegetable oil on the outside of the egg rolls if they seem to be drying out.
How to reheat eggs rolls in the air fryer
You can reheat previous cooked air fryer egg rolls, homemade egg rolls, and even Chinese restaurant egg rolls. All you need to do is add the egg rolls to the air fryer and cook at 400 for about 3-4 minutes. Remove from air fryer and enjoy!
Making these in the air fryer instead of the oven or stovetop means less mess! This recipe is great for breakfast, but also a quick snack.
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