Air Fryer Vegetable Egg Rolls (Print version)

Crispy vegetable rolls air fried and served with a tangy soy-ginger glaze, perfect as a light appetizer.

# What You Need:

→ 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

# How to Make:

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 toward 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 tips:

01 -
  • They're genuinely crispy on the outside without deep frying, which means less cleanup and a lighter conscience.
  • The soy-ginger glaze is addictive enough that you'll find yourself making extra just to have around.
  • Your whole kitchen fills with this incredible savory aroma that makes everyone wonder what you're cooking.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cooling step for your filling—I learned this the hard way when my first batch turned into a soggy mess because I was impatient.
  • Cornstarch slurry is non-negotiable for sealing; water alone won't hold them shut during the air fry.
  • If your glaze isn't thickening, your cornstarch slurry was probably too diluted—always dissolve it properly before adding it in.
03 -
  • Prep all your vegetables the night before and store them separately in airtight containers—assembly day becomes so much easier when everything's ready to go.
  • A light hand with the olive oil spray is all you need; misting them evenly is the secret to golden, crispy results every single time.
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