Crispy Air Fryer Spring Rolls (Print Version)
Crispy golden rolls with savory vegetable filling, lighter than fried versions.
# 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 diameter, 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
02 - Add shredded cabbage, julienned carrot, and sliced green onions to the skillet. 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 the filling cool completely.
03 - Place a spring roll wrapper on a clean surface in a diamond orientation. Spoon 2 tablespoons of filling near the bottom corner. Fold the corner over the filling, roll halfway, fold in both 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 necessary to avoid overcrowding.
06 - Air fry for 7–8 minutes, flip the spring rolls, then air fry for another 5–7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
07 - Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and chili flakes in a small bowl until sugar dissolves completely.
08 - Serve the spring rolls immediately while hot and crispy with the prepared dipping sauce on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Way less oil than traditional frying but still incredibly crispy and satisfying
- The filling comes together in under 15 minutes with ingredients you probably have
- Perfect for casual dinner parties or just treating yourself to something special
02 -
- Hot filling will tear your wrappers, so let it cool completely before you start wrapping
- Don't skip the cornstarch slurry, it's what keeps the rolls sealed during air frying
- Crowding the air fryer basket creates steam instead of crispiness, work in batches if needed
03 -
- Work with one wrapper at a time and keep the others covered with a slightly damp towel so they don't dry out
- Flip the spring rolls halfway through cooking for even browning on all sides