Crispy Air Fryer Spring Rolls (Print Version)

Golden crispy rolls filled with cabbage, carrots, and bean sprouts. Air-fried to perfection with a tangy soy dipping sauce.

# What You 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

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Heat the 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. Sauté for an additional 2 minutes, then remove from heat and allow the filling to cool completely.
03 - Place a spring roll wrapper on a clean surface positioned as a diamond. Spoon 2 tablespoons of cooled filling near the bottom corner. Fold the corner over the filling, roll halfway, fold in both sides, and continue rolling tightly. Seal the final edge with cornstarch slurry. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
04 - Preheat your air fryer to 390°F to ensure optimal crisping.
05 - Lightly spray all sides of the spring rolls with oil. Arrange them in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working 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 completely dissolves.
08 - Serve the crispy spring rolls immediately while hot, accompanied by the tangy dipping sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get that satisfying crunch without the mess and guilt of deep frying
  • The filling comes together in minutes and can be prepped ahead
  • They reheat beautifully so you can make a big batch for easy snacks all week
02 -
  • Never skip cooling the filling completely because even slightly warm filling will make your wrappers soggy and they will not crisp up properly
  • Work quickly once you start wrapping because the wrappers can dry out and become brittle if left exposed to air too long
  • Crowding the air fryer basket will result in uneven cooking so work in batches for the best results
03 -
  • Keep your spring roll wrappers covered with a slightly damp cloth while you work to prevent them from drying out and cracking
  • For extra crispy rolls, spray them with oil again halfway through cooking after flipping

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