Get intensely crunchy homemade egg rolls with much less fat by using an air fryer.
you’ve got the option to toss these egg rolls in the air fryer when you need them.
Add pork and garlic; cook until well browned, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in lime juice and soy sauce.
Lay out 3 egg roll wrappers with 1 point away from you; brush 1 side completely with egg.
Place 3-4 tablespoons of the filling in the center of each wrapper.
Roll the point closest to you over the filling; then bring the side points into the middle.
Continue rolling away from you to form a tight seal around the filling.
Repeat the process with the remaining wraps and filling.
Place the egg rolls in the basket of an air fryer and coat with cooking spray.
Cook at 390F until golden brown, about 10 minutes, turning halfway through.
You could also add bean sprouts to the filling during the last minute or two of cooking it.
Due to the egg roll wrappers, this recipe is not gluten-free.
And unfortunately, it’s difficult to find premade gluten-free wrappers.
Some companies, though, do sell gluten-free egg roll and wonton mixes.
Since an air fryer can cook food using less oil, less oil is absorbed compared to deep-frying.
We also like the convenience of air-fryingno greasy splatter or hot oil mess to contend with.
Yes, you could use ground turkey, ground chicken or lean ground beef.
Spring roll wrappers are thinner than egg roll wrappers, so you may need to reduce the cooking time.
To make the egg rolls ahead, prepare the recipe through Step 2.
Cover with plastic wrap to prevent the wrappers from drying out, and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
you’re free to also freeze the egg rolls, arranging them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Freeze overnight, then transfer the frozen egg rolls to airtight freezer bags for up to 3 months.
The filling is already cooked, which reduces the cooking time in the air fryer.
We recommend flipping the egg rolls to ensure they’re browned evenly on both sides.
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