Crispy Air Fryer Spring Rolls (Printer-friendly)
Crispy vegetable-filled rolls with tangy sauce, air-fried to golden perfection in 40 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 cup shredded cabbage
02 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
03 - ½ cup bean sprouts
04 - 4 green onions, thinly sliced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
→ Seasoning
07 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
08 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
09 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Wrapping
10 - 12 spring roll wrappers (8-inch, thawed if frozen)
11 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for sealing)
→ Cooking
12 - Olive or vegetable oil spray
→ Dipping Sauce
13 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
14 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
15 - 1 teaspoon sugar
16 - ½ teaspoon chili flakes
# How-To Guide:
01 - Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant and aromatic.
02 - Add shredded cabbage, julienned carrot, and sliced green onions to the skillet. Cook for 3–4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften. Stir in bean sprouts, soy sauce, and black pepper. Continue sautéing for another 2 minutes, then remove from heat and let the filling cool completely before wrapping.
03 - Position a spring roll wrapper on a clean surface in a diamond orientation. Place 2 tablespoons of cooled filling near the bottom corner. Fold the corner over the filling, roll halfway, fold in both sides, then continue rolling tightly toward the opposite corner. Brush the final edge with cornstarch slurry to seal securely. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
04 - Preheat air fryer to 390°F for optimal crisping.
05 - Lightly coat all sides of the spring rolls with oil spray. Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
06 - Air fry for 7–8 minutes, then carefully flip each spring roll. Continue air frying for another 5–7 minutes until golden brown and crispy throughout.
07 - Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and chili flakes in a small bowl until sugar dissolves completely.
08 - Serve spring rolls immediately while hot and crispy, accompanied by the prepared dipping sauce.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The filling can be prepped ahead and kept in the fridge for rolling whenever hunger strikes
- You get that satisfying crackle without the guilt or mess of deep frying
02 -
- Cooling the filling completely is nonnegotiable or your wrappers will tear and become soggy
- Overcrowding the air fryer basket results in uneven cooking and disappointing texture
03 -
- Keep a damp kitchen towel over unused wrappers to prevent drying and cracking
- Let rolls cool for 2 minutes after frying for maximum crunch before serving