Air Fryer Chinese-Style Egg Rolls
Equipment
- non-stick skillet
- mixing bowl
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