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Homemade Crispy Chinese Egg Rolls

Close-up of several golden brown, crispy egg roll appetizers, one cut open to show the vegetable and meat filling.
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Make classic, takeout-style egg rolls at home. This recipe provides instructions for achieving a golden, crispy exterior, suitable for deep frying or air frying.

Ingredients

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  • 12 egg roll wrappers
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground pork or ground chicken
  • 4 cups shredded cabbage mix (or coleslaw mix)
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • Vegetable oil, for frying or air frying
  • 1 egg, beaten (for sealing wrappers)

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground pork or chicken and cook, breaking it up, until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
  3. Add the shredded cabbage, carrots, and mushrooms to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables soften slightly, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic, ginger, soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), sesame oil, and white pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove the filling from the heat and let it cool completely.
  5. Lay an egg roll wrapper flat on a clean surface with a corner pointing toward you (diamond shape).
  6. Place about 1/4 cup of the cooled filling near the bottom corner.
  7. Fold the bottom corner up over the filling. Fold the left and right corners inward toward the center.
  8. Brush the top corner edge lightly with the beaten egg. Roll the wrapper tightly away from you until sealed. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
  9. To Fry: Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Carefully place 3 or 4 egg rolls into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 3 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
  10. To Air Fry: Lightly brush the assembled egg rolls with oil. Place in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 380°F (195°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crisp.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute the meat with firm tofu, pressed and crumbled, or use only vegetables.
  • If you plan to freeze the egg rolls, assemble them completely, place them on a baking sheet, and freeze until solid. Transfer frozen egg rolls directly to the air fryer or deep fryer, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
  • Serve immediately with sweet and sour sauce or hot mustard.

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