Crispy Air Fryer Spring Rolls (Print Version)
Crispy golden rolls with savory vegetables, cooked to perfection in the air fryer. Lighter than traditional frying.
# 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
# Steps:
01 - Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
02 - Add cabbage, carrot, and green onions. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in bean sprouts, soy sauce, and black pepper. Sauté for another 2 minutes, then remove from heat and let filling cool completely.
03 - Place a spring roll wrapper on a clean surface in a diamond shape. Spoon 2 tablespoons of filling near the bottom corner. Fold the corner over the filling, roll halfway, fold in the sides, and continue rolling tightly. Brush the final edge with cornstarch slurry to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
04 - Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
05 - Lightly spray all sides of the spring rolls with oil and arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
06 - Air fry for 7–8 minutes, flip, then air fry for another 5–7 minutes until golden and crisp.
07 - Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and chili flakes together in a small bowl until sugar dissolves.
08 - Serve the spring rolls hot with dipping sauce on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get that satisfying crunch without the mess and heaviness of deep frying
- The filling comes together in minutes and can be prepped ahead
02 -
- Filling must be completely cool or the wrappers will tear and get soggy
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer or they will steam instead of crisp
03 -
- Flip carefully halfway through so every side gets evenly golden
- Let them rest for 2 minutes after cooking so they stay extra crispy