Air Fryer Chinese-Style Egg Rolls

Portions:20
Cooking Time:2 hours
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 and 1/2 pounds pork not sausage
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 2 fluid ounces soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon Chinese 5 spice
  • ½ teaspoon brown sugar
  • Pinch of salt to taste
  • 3 cups cabbage shredded or finely chopped
  • 1 carrot shredded
  • 4 green onions chopped
  • 20 egg roll wrappers
  • Water for sealing wrappers
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil for brushing Air-fryer basket and egg rolls

Instructions

  • In a non-stick skillet, cook the pork with the grated ginger and minced garlic over medium heat until lightly browned and no longer pink.
  • Drain any excess fat and return the pork to the skillet.
  • In a small mixing bowl, stir together the soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, Chinese 5 spice, and salt.
  • Pour the sauce over the cooked pork and stir to combine.
  • Add the shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, and chopped green onions to the skillet.
  • Toss and stir to mix well.
  • Cook the egg roll filling, stirring continuously, until the cabbage has wilted, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and allow to rest for a few minutes.
  • Place the egg roll wrappers under a damp towel to prevent them from drying out.
  • To assemble the egg rolls, lay a wrapper in front of you with one corner pointing toward you like a diamond.
  • Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water.
  • Fold the bottom corner up over the filling, then fold the left and right corners to the center, pressing gently to seal.
  • Roll the egg roll away from you, folding it on itself, and place it seam side down on a lightly oiled non-stick surface.
  • Repeat until all wrappers and filling are used.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 190°C (375°F).
  • Lightly brush or spray the Air-fryer basket with oil.
  • Brush a small amount of oil on both sides of the egg rolls.
  • Place the egg rolls seam side down in the Air-fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not touching.
  • Work in batches if necessary.
  • Close the air fryer and cook the egg rolls at 190°C (375°F) for 6 minutes.
  • Then, turn the egg rolls with tongs and cook for another 6 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
  • Once cooked, transfer the egg rolls to newspaper or brown paper bags to drain off any excess oil.
  • Repeat the cooking process in batches until all egg rolls are done.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Enjoy these delicious Chinese-style egg rolls with a light and fruity white wine such as Pinot Grigio or a slightly sweet Riesling to complement the savory flavors of the pork and vegetables.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 120 kcal | Carbohydrates: 15 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 4 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g
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Cuisine Chinese
Diets Dairy free