Air Fryer Vegetable Egg Rolls (Printable Version)

Crispy vegetable rolls paired with a tangy soy-ginger glaze, prepared in an air fryer for a light touch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetable Filling

01 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
02 - 2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
03 - 1 cup carrots, julienned
04 - 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
05 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, julienned
06 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
09 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Assembly

12 - 12 egg roll wrappers
13 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water for sealing
14 - Olive oil spray

→ Soy Ginger Glaze

15 - 1/4 cup soy sauce
16 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
17 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
18 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
19 - 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
20 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water

# Directions:

01 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, red bell pepper, green onions, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are softened. Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper. Cook for 1 additional minute. Remove from heat and allow filling to cool for 10 minutes.
02 - Lay an egg roll wrapper on a clean work surface with a corner pointing toward you. Place approximately 2 tablespoons of vegetable filling in the center. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the sides, and roll up tightly. Brush the top corner with cornstarch slurry to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
03 - Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 3 minutes. Lightly spray egg rolls with olive oil spray. Place egg rolls in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary. Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and crisp.
04 - In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer until thickened, approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
05 - Serve egg rolls hot with soy ginger glaze for dipping.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Healthier than traditional deep-fried versions but still perfectly crispy
  • Versatile vegetable filling that can be customized to your taste
  • The homemade soy ginger glaze elevates these from good to incredible
  • Perfect for entertaining or as an Asian-inspired appetizer
02 -
  • Work with one wrapper at a time and keep the others covered with a damp towel to prevent them from drying out
  • Don't overfill the wrappers or they may burst during cooking
  • The cornstarch slurry acts as a reliable glue - apply it generously to the sealing edge
  • For make-ahead convenience, you can prepare and roll the egg rolls, then freeze them uncooked for future air frying
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