Have you ever made frozen egg rolls in your air fryer? If you haven’t then you really should. Just look at these bad boys. Air Fryer Eggrolls come out CRISPY and golden brown.
They are actually flaky and taste like they were deep fried. They taste like egg rolls from a takeout restaurant. The veggies and shredded cabbage even have texture. These eggrolls come out delicious.
In less than 15 minutes these egg rolls can be ready to eat. They are paired with a tasty dipping sauce as well. These make a side dish for any Asian recipe or takeout.
These egg rolls are also great on a gameday as an appetizer. Serve with some chicken wings and french fries for a pick 3 type appetizer for guests.
I have tried all kinds of items from the frozen food section of my supermarket and eggrolls are no exception. I have tried many brands and this brand is my favorite so far and these are my favorite. Ever since discovered these eggrolls I always keep a box of them around.
This recipe was inspired by my Air Fryer Frozen French Fries. It turns out that I am not the only one that likes quick and easy side dishes.
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Ingredients
In my quest for delicious air fryer frozen egg rolls in the air fryer, I came across this brand. These are really good. These are not soggy egg roll wrappers with mushy vegetables inside.
These are air fried perfection. I have tried the ground pork egg rolls and the chicken egg rolls.
The outside comes out crunchy and the veggies still have texture. A dipping sauce is included in case you don’t want to make my dipping sauce.
- Box of Frozen Eggrolls (Any brand but I like the Chungs brand)
- Asian Fish Sauce ( For Dipping Sauce)
- Water
- Sugar
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I am going to show you my method for cooking frozen eggrolls and it is easy. In less than 15 minutes you can have perfectly crispy eggrolls with a delicious dipping sauce. These eggrolls are great to have around as a side for takeout Chinese.
These eggrolls pair great with my Instant Pot Chicken Lo Mein as well.
I like to make these eggrolls on game day when I have guests. I usually will throw together some appetizers that people can just grab and enjoy. I like items that are simple to make without creating a mess.
Instructions
I am going to show you step by step how to cook frozen eggrolls in your air fryer. I even show you step by step how to make my dipping sauce that uses common Asian ingredients.
Making Dipping Sauce for Eggrolls
Step 1 – Asian fish sauce is the base ingredient for making my eggroll dipping sauce. In a small bowl add 1-2 Tablespoons of Asian Fish Sauce.
Step 2 – Adding some water to the Fish Sauce to cut the saltiness and increase the liquid. 2 Tablespoons is enough water.
Step 3 – Add some sugar to the eggroll dipping sauce to balance the saltiness with some sweetness. I find 2 teaspoons is a good amount.
Hint:Preheating the air fryer before cooking these eggrolls is not necessary.
How to Cook Frozen Eggrolls in Air Fryer
The process to cook frozen egg rolls is simple. Follow my step by step instructions.
Step 4 – Place frozen egg rolls in basket of air fryer in single layer. Do NOT spray the eggrolls with oil. If the air fryer basket is not non stick then spray it with some oil or cooking spray.
Step 5 – Cook the Frozen Egg Rolls at 400 Degrees Fahrenheit for a total cooking time of 10 minutes.
Step 6 – Flip Egg Rolls halfway though cooking time for maximum crispiness. I flip them by rolling the egg rolls. Be careful they are hot.
Air Fryer Frozen Egg Rolls Time and Temp
How long to cook frozen eggrolls in air fryer? I have cooked egg rolls in both a basket style air fryer and an oven style air fryer. How
Preheat air fryer to 400 Degrees Fahrenheit. Place egg rolls in the air fryer basket. Cook egg rolls 10-12 minutes. If cooking in oven style air fryer cooking time is 12-15 minutes.
When the egg rolls are done cooking I like to place them on a paper towel. The paper towel absorb any residual grease that may be present.
Substitutions
If you do not have the fish sauce to make the dipping sauce you can make a dipping sauce that is even more simple. Mix together Soy Sauce and some Sesame Oil. If you have Rice Vinegar add a teaspoon. Toss in some chopped green onions for presentation.
Variations
These instructions can also be used to cook frozen spring rolls. Keep in mind that spring rolls are smaller and will cook more quickly. Decrease cooking time accordingly.
These egg rolls can easily be made homemade with some frozen egg rolls wrappers and some coleslaw mix with and other vegetables and protein you enjoy.
Equipment
Below is the equipment I used and some kitchen essentials that I use often. All air fryer brands are different. Overall wattage of the unit can be different so cooking times can vary by a few minutes depending on your model.
Instant Vortex 4-in-1 Basket Air Fryer
COSORI Air Fryer Max XL
Ninja Air Fryer, 4 Qt
Thai Kitchen Gluten Free Premium Fish Sauce
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Storage
Air Fryer Egg Rolls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
Reheating
egg rolls can be reheated in the air fryer at 375 Degrees Fahrenheit for 3 to 4 minutes.
More Air Fryer Recipes to Enjoy
Air Fryer Fried Chicken
Air Fryer Empanadas
Air Fryer Meatballs
Air Fryer Fried Shrimp
Air Fryer Frozen Egg Rolls (with Dipping Sauce)
Ingredients
- 1 Box Chungs Frozen Egg Rolls Can use any brand you choose
Dipping Sauce
- 2 Tbsp. Asian Fish Sauce
- 2 Tbsp. Water
- 2 tsp. Sugar
- 1/4 tsp. Red Chili Pepper
Instructions
- Place frozen eggrolls in the air fryer in single layer
- Set air fryer temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit 10-12 minutes.
- Flip Egg Rolls halfway through cooking time.
Dipping Sauce Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together in a dish and let sit for a few minutes for flavor to blend.
It really is hard to believe how good a frozen egg roll can be. When they are cooked in the air fryer they come out like they were deep fried. These come out so good.