Crispy Air Fryer Egg Rolls: Quick Homemade Recipe

The Air Fryer is perfect for cooking crispy foods!

Foods that are traditionally deep-fried crisp up beautifully in an air fryer. Egg rolls and spring rolls are especially well suited to this method — they become golden and crunchy with far less oil than deep-frying. Ready to learn how to make perfectly crispy egg rolls in the air fryer? Welcome to the bistro kitchen.

Egg Rolls Versus Spring Rolls

The primary difference between egg rolls and spring rolls is the wrapper, which affects texture after cooking.

• Egg roll wrappers – made from wheat flour and eggs. These wrappers are thicker and develop a bubbly, crispy exterior when fried or air-fried.
• Spring roll wrappers – typically thin rice or wheat wrappers without egg. They crisp but remain smoother and flatter after frying.

How To Cook Egg Rolls In Air Fryer

Common cooking methods for egg rolls include:

• Oven
• Deep-fryer
• Skillet

The air fryer is an excellent alternative to these methods. It works similarly to an oven but cooks faster and creates a crisp exterior with less oil.

For frozen egg rolls, preheat your air fryer briefly, arrange the rolls in a single layer without overcrowding, and follow the specific time and temperature guidelines for your brand or size.

How To Make Crispy Egg Rolls In Air Fryer

To achieve crispy, golden-brown egg rolls in the air fryer, try these simple tips:

1. Use a light coating of oil – while air frying can be nearly oil-free, egg roll wrappers benefit from a little oil. A quick spray or a light brush of vegetable oil on all sides helps create a crisp, bubbly texture as hot air circulates.
2. Try an egg wash – brushing egg rolls with a thin egg wash before air frying can boost browning and help the surface crisp evenly. Combine this with a light oil spray for best results.

How Long To Cook Egg Rolls In Air Fryer?

Air fryer models vary, so preheat times and cook speeds differ. Most air fryers preheat in 3 to 5 minutes.

Cooking time depends on the size and number of egg rolls. A general guideline:

• Small, single egg roll: about 8 minutes
• Multiple or larger egg rolls: up to 18 minutes

Arrange egg rolls in a single layer, turning once halfway through cooking for even browning.

Air Fryer Egg Rolls Time And Temp

If you cook store-bought egg rolls, refer to the package or a trusted time-and-temperature chart for best results. Different brands and fillings can require slightly different settings.

Keep in mind the wrapper type and filling: thicker egg-roll wrappers brown differently than thin spring-roll wrappers. Adjust cooking time accordingly and check for an internal temperature that indicates the filling is hot through.

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Crispy Egg Rolls In Air fryer

Yield:
6

Prep Time:
1 minute

Cook Time:
18 minutes

Total Time:
19 minutes

It is really easy to make your frozen egg rolls crispy when you prepare them in the air fryer. No need for lots of oil or deep frying.

Ingredients

• Frozen egg rolls
• Vegetable oil
• Egg

Instructions

1. If you want crispy, golden-brown egg rolls from your air fryer, follow a couple of simple steps.

• Cooking spray or oil — a light coating helps the wrapper bubble and crisp. Spray or brush all sides lightly with vegetable oil.
• Egg wash — brushing the rolls with a thin egg wash before cooking enhances browning. For best results, spray with oil first and then apply the egg wash.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1

Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 69Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 81mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 2g

Please note: Nutrition information is provided for informational purposes and may not be completely accurate.