Air Fryer Egg Rolls

By Becky Hardin

Published Sep 2, 2021

Get the most crispy and delicious egg rolls in minutes with your air fryer. Served with a spicy ponzu dipping sauce, these vegetarian egg rolls are the most perfect appetizer!

Air Fryer Egg Rolls with Spicy Ponzu Sauce

If you love crispy egg rolls at restaurants, but have never tried to make them at home, I about to show you a super easy version that will rival any restaurant!

These air fryer egg rolls are stuffed with cabbage and carrot, along with other veggies and aromatics and come out perfectly crispy.

Served with a homemade tart and spicy ponzu dipping sauce, these make for one crowd pleasing appetizer .

Be sure to try my Egg Roll in a Bowl and Avocado Egg Rolls too!

Why you’ll love this Air Fryer Egg Rolls recipe:

• HEALTHIER : Because these egg rolls are cooked in the air fryer rather than being deep fried, you only need a fraction of the oil. They are also packed full of veggies!
• QUICK AND EASY: These vegetarian egg rolls are ready to serve in 30 minutes, and they can be prepped ahead of time too.
• GREAT FOR A CROWD : This is a great sharing appetizer and the recipe is easily doubled if you are hosting a party.

How to make healthier egg rolls in an air fryer

You can jump to the recipe card for full ingredients & instructions!

1. Saute the vegetables til soft in a skillet.
2. Stir in the ginger, garlic and soy and allow to cool.
3. Fill each egg roll wrap with filling and roll up.
4. Place the rolls into the air fryer basket, spray with oil and cook.
5. Serve with the spicy ponzu sauce for dipping.

Can you make them ahead of time?

Yes! If you are planning to serve these at a party, you can certainly get ahead of things by rolling the egg rolls ahead of time. You can roll them a day before and keep them covered in the fridge, then, just pop them into the air fryer when you are ready to serve.

Can you freeze them?

Yes, you can freeze eggs rolls, it’s best to freeze them once they are cooked, rather than raw. Let them cool, then freeze them solid on a baking sheet. Once frozen, store in a bag or container for up to 4 months.

You can reheat the rolls right from frozen in the air fryer at 350F for around 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway.

Other cooking methods

Air frying is hands down my favorite method for cooking these, they come out super crispy but without the need for oil.

You can deep fry them on the stovetop in hot oil til brown and crispy, or oven bake them at 425F for around 20 minutes.

Tips!

• You can keep the fried egg rolls warm in a 250F oven for up to 30 minutes if you need to make them in batches!
• Don’t overfill the egg roll wrappers or you will have difficulty folding them.
• The egg rolls should be placed in a single layer in the air fryer basket, without touching, so that they get crispy all over.

MoreAppetizersWe Love

• Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers
• Crab Rangoon
• Crockpot Buffalo Wings
• Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Making egg rolls at home just got super easy thanks to the air fryer! They come out so crispy, and the spicy ponzu sauce is a must!

MoreAir Fryer Recipeswe Love

• Air Fryer Egg Salad
• Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
• Air Fryer Ham
• Air Fryer Potatoes
• Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers

If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!

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For the Egg Rolls

• ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• ▢ 2 cups shredded cabbage
• ▢ 1 large carrot julienned
• ▢ 1 rib celery julienned
• ▢ 1 green onions chopped
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• ▢ 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• ▢ 8 egg roll wrappers

For the Sauce

• ▢ ¼ cup ponzu
• ▢ 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
• ▢ 1 lime juiced
• ▢ 2 teaspoons sriracha or to taste

Instructions

For the Egg Rolls

• Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and sesame oil and allow them to heat for one minute. 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• Next, add the cabbage, carrot, green onion, and celery and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft and starting to brown around the edges. Make sure to stir them occasionally so they don’t burn. 2 cups shredded cabbage, 1 large carrot, 1 rib celery, 1 green onions
• Add the garlic, ginger, and soy sauce and stir to combine. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until all of the liquid has evaporated. Remove from the heat and set the filling aside to cool. 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• Fill each egg roll wrapper with about ¼ cup of the filling. Brush the edges with water and roll it up like a burrito. 8 egg roll wrappers
• Lightly grease the air fryer basket and add the egg rolls, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Spray the tops of the egg rolls with olive oil spray.
• Cook at 400F for 7 minutes. Flip the egg rolls and cook them for an additional 5-6 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
• Serve warm or at room temperature and store any leftovers in the fridge for up to three days.

For the Sauce

• Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside until ready to serve. ¼ cup ponzu, 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 1 lime, 2 teaspoons sriracha

Equipment

• Air Fryer (click for my favorite)

Becky’s Tips

• Serving size is one egg roll.
• You can keep the fried egg rolls warm in a 250F oven for up to 30 minutes if you need to make them in batches!
• Don’t overfill the egg roll wrappers or you will have difficulty folding them.
• The egg rolls should be placed in a single layer in the air fryer basket, without touching, so that they get crispy all over.

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Air Fryer Egg Rolls with Spicy Ponzu Sauce

Equipment

• Air Fryer (click for my favorite)

Ingredients

For the Egg Rolls

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 cups shredded cabbage
• 1 large carrot julienned
• 1 rib celery julienned
• 1 green onions chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 8 egg roll wrappers

For the Sauce

• ¼ cup ponzu
• 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
• 1 lime juiced
• 2 teaspoons sriracha or to taste

Instructions

For the Egg Rolls

• Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and sesame oil and allow them to heat for one minute. 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• Next, add the cabbage, carrot, green onion, and celery and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft and starting to brown around the edges. Make sure to stir them occasionally so they don’t burn. 2 cups shredded cabbage, 1 large carrot, 1 rib celery, 1 green onions
• Add the garlic, ginger, and soy sauce and stir to combine. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until all of the liquid has evaporated. Remove from the heat and set the filling aside to cool. 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• Fill each egg roll wrapper with about ¼ cup of the filling. Brush the edges with water and roll it up like a burrito. 8 egg roll wrappers
• Lightly grease the air fryer basket and add the egg rolls, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Spray the tops of the egg rolls with olive oil spray.
• Cook at 400F for 7 minutes. Flip the egg rolls and cook them for an additional 5-6 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
• Serve warm or at room temperature and store any leftovers in the fridge for up to three days.

For the Sauce

• Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside until ready to serve. ¼ cup ponzu, 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 1 lime, 2 teaspoons sriracha

Notes

• Serving size is one egg roll.
• You can keep the fried egg rolls warm in a 250F oven for up to 30 minutes if you need to make them in batches!
• Don’t overfill the egg roll wrappers or you will have difficulty folding them.
• The egg rolls should be placed in a single layer in the air fryer basket, without touching, so that they get crispy all over.

Nutrition

By Becky Hardin

Published Jul 12, 2017

This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.

Essential Grocery List

It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!

It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.

However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.

In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.

I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.

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What to Buy at the Grocery Store

This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.

When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.

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Fresh Produce

• Apples
• Bananas
• Strawberries
• Avocados
• Bell Peppers
• Carrots
• Broccoli
• Garlic
• Lemons/Limes
• Onion
• Parsley
• Cilantro
• Basil
• Potatoes
• Spinach
• Tomatoes

GRAINS

• Breadcrumbs
• Pasta
• Quinoa
• Rice
• Sandwich Bread
• Tortillas

MEAT/PROTEIN

• Chicken
• Eggs
• Ground Beef
• Sliced Turkey
• Lunch Meat

DAIRY

• Butter
• Sliced Cheese
• Shredded Cheese
• Milk
• Sour Cream
• Greek Yogurt

BAKING GOODS

• Baking powder
• Baking Soda
• Granulated Sugar
• Brown Sugar
• Flour
• Honey
• Vanilla Extract
• Dry Yeast
• Chocolate Chips
• Cocoa Powder
• Powdered Sugar

FREEZER

• Fruit and Berries
• Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
• Juice Concentrate
• Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
• Pie Crust
• Cookie Dough

CANNED/DRIED GOODS

• Chicken stock/broth
• Salsa
• Diced Tomatoes
• Jam/Jelly
• Peanut Butter
• Pasta Sauce
• Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
• Soups
• Tuna
• Green Chiles
• Canned Veggies
• Coffee or Tea

Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods

CONDIMENTS/SPICES

• Black Pepper
• Chili Powder
• Cinnamon
• Crushed Red Pepper
• Cumin
• Garlic Powder
• Ketchup
• Mustard
• Mayo
• Nutmeg
• Paprika
• Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
• Soy Sauce
• Steak Sauce
• Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
• Salad Dressings

OILS/VINEGARS

• Apple cider vinegar
• Balsamic vinegar
• Coconut Oil
• Olive Oil
• Vegetable/Canola Oil
• Red Wine Vinegar
• White Vinegar
• Cooking Wine
• White Wine Vinegar

SNACKS

• Crackers
• Nuts
• Quick Oats
• Popcorn
• Tortilla Chips
• Cereal

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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!

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