Air Fried Spring Rolls (Print Version)

Crispy vegetable-filled rolls with sweet chili sauce, air fried to perfection for a light and flavorful appetizer.

# What You'll Need:

→ Spring Roll Filling

01 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
02 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
03 - 1 cup julienned carrots
04 - 1 cup bean sprouts
05 - 1/2 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
06 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
09 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
10 - 12 spring roll wrappers
11 - Cooking spray or additional vegetable oil for air frying

→ Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce

12 - 1/3 cup rice vinegar
13 - 1/4 cup water
14 - 1/4 cup sugar
15 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
16 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water

# How To:

01 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, green onions, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
02 - Add bean sprouts, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool slightly before assembling.
03 - Position a spring roll wrapper on a work surface with one corner pointing toward you. Spoon 2 tablespoons of filling near the bottom corner. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, tuck in the side corners, and roll tightly upward. Seal the top edge with water. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
04 - Preheat air fryer to 390°F for 3 minutes. Lightly brush or spray assembled spring rolls with oil on all sides.
05 - Arrange spring rolls in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary. Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through cooking, until golden and crispy.
06 - In a small saucepan, combine rice vinegar, water, sugar, and sweet chili sauce. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves completely. Add cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring continuously, for approximately 1 minute until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and cool before serving.
07 - Arrange hot spring rolls on a serving plate with chilled dipping sauce alongside.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Air frying cuts the mess and oil splatters while delivering that exact crunch you want without the guilt.
  • The whole thing comes together in under 45 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight entertaining or last-minute cravings.
  • One batch feeds a crowd, and leftovers reheat beautifully in just two minutes.
02 -
  • Cooling your filling before wrapping is non-negotiable; hot filling makes wrappers tear and gets absorbed into them, leaving you with soggy rolls instead of crispy ones.
  • Don't skip the halfway turn in the air fryer, because spring rolls need even heat exposure on both sides to achieve that uniform golden color.
03 -
  • Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket; the rolls need air circulation to cook evenly, so spacing them out ensures crispy results every single time.
  • If you're planning ahead, you can assemble the rolls hours in advance and refrigerate them until you're ready to cook, which actually helps them hold their shape in the air fryer.
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