Air Fryer Vegetable Egg Rolls (Printer View)

Crispy rolls filled with colorful veggies and served with a tangy soy-ginger glaze for a light, flavorful dish.

# Components:

→ Vegetable Filling

01 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
02 - 2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
03 - 1 cup carrots, julienned
04 - 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
05 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, julienned
06 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
09 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Assembly

12 - 12 egg roll wrappers
13 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water for sealing
14 - Olive oil spray

→ Soy Ginger Glaze

15 - 1/4 cup soy sauce
16 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
17 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
18 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
19 - 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
20 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water

# Method:

01 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, red bell pepper, green onions, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are softened. Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper. Cook for 1 additional minute. Remove from heat and allow filling to cool for 10 minutes.
02 - Lay an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface with a corner facing you. Place approximately 2 tablespoons of vegetable filling in the center. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the sides, and roll up tightly. Brush the top corner with cornstarch slurry to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
03 - Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 3 minutes. Lightly spray egg rolls with olive oil spray. Place egg rolls in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary. Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and crisp.
04 - In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer until thickened, approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
05 - Serve egg rolls hot with soy ginger glaze for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're impossibly crispy without the guilt of deep frying, and your kitchen stays fresh-smelling instead of heavy with oil.
  • The filling comes together in one skillet and genuinely tastes restaurant-quality, which always feels like a small victory at home.
  • You can prep and assemble them hours ahead, then air fry whenever hunger strikes.
02 -
  • Don't skip cooling the filling—I learned this the hard way by watching a wrapper tear open and leak hot vegetables everywhere, which was both frustrating and messy.
  • The oil spray is non-negotiable for that golden crispy exterior; no spray means rubbery, sad egg rolls that taste like regret.
03 -
  • If you want extra protein without changing the flavor, add some finely chopped tofu or glass noodles to the filling—they absorb the seasoning beautifully.
  • Use tamari instead of soy sauce and find gluten-free wrappers if allergies are a concern, and the results are genuinely indistinguishable.
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