Air Fried Spring Rolls (Printable)

Crispy golden rolls filled with vegetables, paired with a sweet chili dipping sauce for a light appetizer.

# Components:

→ Spring Rolls

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

# Method:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, green onions, and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 4-5 minutes until vegetables soften.
02 - Add bean sprouts, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
03 - Place a spring roll wrapper on a clean work surface with a corner facing you. Spoon 2 tablespoons of filling near the bottom corner. Fold up the bottom, tuck in sides, and roll tightly. Seal the edge with water. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
04 - Preheat air fryer to 390°F for 3 minutes. Lightly brush or spray assembled rolls with oil. Arrange spring rolls in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary.
05 - Air fry for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crispy.
06 - In a small saucepan, combine rice vinegar, water, sugar, and sweet chili sauce. Bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring, until thickened, approximately 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool.
07 - Serve spring rolls hot with dipping sauce on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste indulgent without the heavy, greasy aftermath that usually follows fried food.
  • The filling is customizable and forgiving, so you can clean out your vegetable drawer without guilt.
  • The sweet chili sauce hits that perfect sweet-tangy balance that makes people reach for just one more.
02 -
  • If your wrappers are too wet when you seal them, they'll stick together in the air fryer basket, so use just a fingertip of water on each edge.
  • Flipping the rolls halfway through cooking is not optional, it's the secret to even browning and crispy texture on all sides.
  • The filling must cool slightly before rolling, or the wrapper will become soft and tear, and you'll find yourself frustrated and reaching for a wine glass.
03 -
  • Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket, it's tempting but it stops the air from circulating and you'll end up with uneven browning.
  • If you're making these ahead, assemble the rolls, freeze them for at least an hour, then add 2 to 3 extra minutes to the cooking time straight from frozen.
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