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Crispy Homemade Egg Rolls: Easy Appetizer Recipe

Three perfectly golden brown, crispy fried egg roll appetizers resting on a white paper towel.
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Make restaurant-style crispy homemade egg rolls with a savory filling. This easy egg roll recipe works for frying, air frying, or baking, making it perfect for parties or freezer meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 12 egg roll wrappers
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for cooking
  • 1 pound ground pork (or ground chicken/beef)
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and cook, breaking it up, until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add the cabbage, carrots, green onions, garlic, and ginger to the skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  3. Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper. Cook for 1 more minute. Remove the filling from the heat and let it cool slightly.
  4. Lay an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface with a corner pointing toward you. Place about 1/4 cup of the cooled filling near the bottom corner.
  5. Fold the bottom corner up over the filling. Fold in the left and right sides toward the center.
  6. Moisten the top edge of the wrapper lightly with water. Roll the wrapper up tightly toward the top corner to seal the egg roll. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
  7. To cook: For frying, heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry egg rolls in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on a wire rack lined with paper towels.
  8. For baking, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly brush the assembled egg rolls with oil and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden.
  9. For air frying, arrange egg rolls in a single layer in the air fryer basket, lightly spraying with oil. Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway.

Notes

  • For freezer-friendly egg rolls, assemble them completely, place them on a baking sheet, and freeze until solid. Transfer frozen egg rolls to a freezer bag. Cook directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
  • Serve these Chinese egg rolls immediately with your favorite dipping sauces like sweet chili sauce or soy sesame dip.
  • If you prefer a low carb egg roll meal, skip the wrappers and serve the filling over rice or cauliflower rice for an Egg Roll in a Bowl.

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