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Classic Cantonese Egg Rolls

Name: Classic Cantonese Egg Rolls (Air Fryer)
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 11 min
Yield: 8 egg rolls
Ingredients: 8 egg roll wrappers; 1/2 lb ground pork; 2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded; 1 medium carrot, julienned or grated; 2 green onions, sliced; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; pinch white pepper; 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)

Yield

Prep

Total

8 egg rolls

11m

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These classic Cantonese egg rolls are crispy and satisfying. Cooling the filling before wrapping prevents soggy egg rolls. You'll get the full recipe and air frying instructions here.

Ingredients

8 egg roll wrappers
1/2 lb ground pork
2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
1 medium carrot, julienned or grated
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
pinch white pepper
1 egg, beaten (for sealing)

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Steps

01Brown the ground pork in a skillet, breaking it into small pieces. Drain excess fat.
02Add cabbage and carrot. Cook 3 to 4 minutes until the cabbage is wilted but still has some crunch.
03Add green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, sugar, and white pepper. Stir for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
04Let the filling cool for 10 minutes. Hot filling makes the wrappers soggy.
05Place about 2 tablespoons of filling on each wrapper. Fold the bottom corner up over the filling, fold in the sides, and roll tightly toward the top corner. Brush the top corner with beaten egg to seal.
06Ready for the air fryer.

Cooling the filling is the step everyone skips and then wonders why their egg rolls are soggy. Hot filling steams inside the wrapper before it even hits the air fryer. 10 minutes on the counter or 5 minutes in the fridge. Don't rush it.

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How to Air Fry It

Temp

Cook

Prep

Flip?

375°F

10m

Yes

01Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
02Place frozen, store-bought egg rolls in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between them.
03Lightly spray the egg rolls with cooking oil for a crispier wrapper (optional).
04Air fry for 10-12 minutes.
05Flip the egg rolls halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning.
06Let cool for 2 minutes before serving.

Lightly spray the basket or tray before cooking.