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Air Fryer Ground Beef Egg Rolls

Air Fryer Egg Rolls

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 16 Servings

Description

Crispy air fryer egg rolls with a seasoned ground beef and cabbage filling, cooked in 8 minutes with no deep frying. Includes times for cooking frozen egg rolls.

Ingredients 

  • 16 egg roll wrappers
  • 1 pound ground beef, 85/15
  • 2 cups green or red cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup carrots, matchstick-cut
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced small
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray, for the basket and rolls

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until no pink remains, about 6 minutes. Drain off all the fat.
  • Add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the cabbage, carrots, and bell pepper. Sauté until the cabbage wilts and releases its liquid, then continue cooking until that liquid has evaporated and the filling looks dry, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
  • Spread the filling on a sheet pan and let it cool completely to room temperature, at least 15 minutes. Warm filling will steam inside the wrapper and tear it.
  • Set a wrapper in front of you like a diamond, keeping the rest covered with a damp towel. Place 3 tablespoons of filling across the lower third.
  • Fold the bottom corner up over the filling and roll once, tightly. Fold the left and right corners in like an envelope.
  • Dip a finger in water, wet the top corner, then finish rolling and press to seal. Repeat with the remaining wrappers.
  • Spray the air fryer basket. Arrange the egg rolls seam side down in a single layer with space around each one. Spray the tops.
  • Cook at 390°F for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping and spraying again at the halfway point, until deep golden and blistered.
  • Work in batches, moving finished egg rolls to a wire rack so they stay crisp. Serve hot with sweet chili sauce.

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Cooking Spray
  • Perforated parchment liner, optional

Notes

Cooking frozen egg rolls: Do not thaw. Cook store-bought frozen egg rolls at 380°F for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway. Homemade egg rolls frozen raw need 12 to 14 minutes at 390°F.
Make ahead: Assembled uncooked egg rolls hold in the refrigerator for 24 hours, or freeze on a sheet pan and transfer to a bag for up to 3 months.
Reheating: 350°F for 3 to 4 minutes. Skip the microwave — it turns the wrapper soft.
Two things cause soggy egg rolls: undrained beef and cabbage that still holds water. Both fixes happen before you roll.
Other models: Works in any basket or oven-style air fryer, including Ninja Foodi, Instant Pot Vortex, and Instant Pot Crisp Lid. Times may vary slightly by model.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 318mgPotassium: 186mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1580IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg