5-Spice Air Fryer Mini Egg Rolls

Air fryer mini egg rolls with sweet chili dipping sauce

5-Spice Air Fryer Mini Egg Rolls

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This 5-Spice Air Fryer Mini Egg Rolls is the cure for your Asian food craving. It's a savory treat begging for a side of sweet chili sauce. 😋 Fry it, to believe it!

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Makes servings

Ingredients

42 mini egg roll wrappers thawed
1 lb ground pork
½ medium onion finely chopped
2 medium carrots grated or cut into matchsticks
2 cups green cabbage thinly sliced

Meat seasoning

1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon five-spice powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons oyster sauce

For the veggies

½ teaspoon salt season to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper season to taste
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Serve with:

Sweet chili sauce

Instructions

Cook the ground pork. Bring a medium-sized pan to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the pan, then add the ground pork. Stir for 4 minutes, then add the salt, pepper, 5-spice seasoning, sugar, soy, and oyster sauce. Mix well for 2 - 3 minutes until it starts to brown. Set it aside in a large bowl, but leave some fat in the pan. Then lower the heat to a medium level.
Sauté the vegetables. Bring the pan to high heat. Caramelize the onion for 3-5 minutes, then add the cabbage. Sauté for 3-5 minutes or until the cabbage has softened. Then, add the carrots and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Season the vegetables with pepper and salt to taste.
Mix all the egg roll filling. Transfer the cooked vegetables into the large bowl with the cooked pork. Add 1 tsp of sesame oil to the bowl and mix well.
Preheat your air fryer to 400ºF (204ºC) for 5 minutes.
Wrap the mini egg rolls. First, place your egg roll wrapper diagonally on a flat surface. Add one tablespoon of the pork and vegetable mix. Fold the bottom and the sides of the wrap. Tuck the sides while rolling it for a tighter finish. Apply some water to the remaining side of the wrapper to seal it. You can also. Repeat the process until you've used up all the ingredients.
Brushing your egg rolls with cooking oil is optional. However, it will make your egg rolls crispier and more appetizing based on our test.
Air fry the 14 mini egg rolls at 400ºF (204ºC) for 5 - 8 minutes until golden brown. You may need to flip the egg rolls halfway to evenly brown the egg roll wrapper.
Serve with sweet chili sauce on the side or any other sauce of your liking.

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Notes

Plan ahead of time, as you need to thaw the egg roll wrappers to ensure that the assembly and cooking will be seamless.
If your air fryer doesn't have a preheat mode, you can simply set the temperature to 400ºF (204ºC) and then let it cook for 5 minutes.
Or you can skip preheating by adding 2-5 minutes to your cooking time. To prevent your mini egg rolls from burning, check it every 1-2 minutes.
Adding oil to the pan is optional. Starting at low heat when browning your ground pork will naturally draw out the oil content.
Important: Your ground pork turning brown is called the Maillard reaction. It adds depth of flavor and texture to your dish. Don’t skip this step.
You can also use spring roll wrappers, even though they'll be technically "spring rolls." Then again, it's not a big deal. Make use of whatever is available.
To speed up the process, you can use a prepackaged coleslaw mix available in your local grocery store.
More importantly, make sure not to include any excess liquid while assembling. By doing so, the cooking will be more even, and the egg roll wrappers will end up crispy.
Ensure you tuck the egg rolls tightly, so they don't open while cooking. Also, place the end flap of the egg roll wrapper under so it doesn’t open up while cooking.
If the egg rolls don't stick well with water, you can seal them using egg wash.
Optional: Brush the mini egg rolls with a small amount of cooking oil or egg wash to achieve a crispy crust and a golden brown finish.
I used a 6-quart air fryer to make this recipe. Cooking time and temperature may vary depending on the type of your air fryer. For optimal results, begin with the lower end of the suggested cooking time, and add 1-2 more minutes until you’re satisfied with the finish.

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