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Air fryer frozen egg rolls are a cinch and they come out perfectly crispy every time! Serve as a snack or appetizer and dip them in your favorite sauce!
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- Egg Rolls vs Spring Rolls
- Ingredients for Easy Air Fryer Frozen Eggs Rolls
- How to Make Frozen Egg Rolls in the Air Fryer
- Using an Air Fryer Oven or Convection Oven
- Egg Roll Dipping Sauces
- FAQs
- How to Store and Reheat Leftover Egg Rolls
- More Easy Air Fryer Recipes
- How to Make Air Fryer Frozen Egg Rolls
- Air Fryer Frozen Egg Rolls Recipe
Frozen egg rolls made in an air fryer are by far my favorite! The oven doesn’t get them crispy enough, deep frying them in oil makes them crispy but too greasy, and the microwave ruins them. In my opinion, the air fryer is the only way to go! It is quick, and simple, with less work and less cleanup! It is the best choice!
Prep time for these air fryer frozen egg rolls is minimum! It is so simple to lay flat in the air fryer and press the buttons. In minutes your frozen egg rolls have turned into a delicious appetizer or meal! Make your own homemade egg rolls or use frozen ones for this simple-to-make egg roll recipe!
Egg Rolls vs Spring Rolls
Egg rolls and spring rolls are very similar. They are both made with wrappers, they both usually contain vegetables, and they can both be deep fried. Both make for a great side dish or appetizer and both can be served with tasty sipping sauces. They do have some minor differences though, here is a quick breakdown:
Egg Rolls
- Thick, hearty wrappers made with flour and egg
- Dipped in egg and fried
- Crispy, bubbly, and flaky outside
- Both meat and vegetables inside
Spring Rolls
- Thin, delicate wrappers made with flour or rice. Wrapper not made with eggs.
- Can be fried or served chilled (un-fried)
- Smooth exterior. If fried, the wrapper is smooth and lightly crispy
- Usually only veggies inside, sometimes a little meat
Ingredients for Easy Air Fryer Frozen Eggs Rolls
Air frying egg rolls are the perfect way to have that crisp golden brown outside with a warm inside. The crispy texture gives egg rolls that extra crunch in every bite. Dip it in our favorite sauce for the perfect combination!
- Frozen egg rolls – These can be regular-sized or mini-sized frozen egg rolls.
- Cooking spray – Spray oil spray on the bottom of the air fryer basket to help the frozen egg rolls from sticking when cooking as well as create a crispy outside on the egg roll. Olive oil or vegetable oil spray are always popular.
- Sweet and sour sauce – This is optional but a great option! This homemade sweet and sour sauce is a great dipping sauce for egg rolls.
How to Make Frozen Egg Rolls in the Air Fryer
When using an air fryer, don’t crowd the air fryer basket. Place the egg rolls in a single layer and space them apart so they aren’t touching. That way you get the most even cooking. You can flip the egg rolls halfway through cooking if you so wish, but I have found that it isn’t necessary.
- Lay flat – Place frozen egg rolls in air fryer basket. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Air Fryer – Air fry at 350 degrees F for 12-14 minutes for regular or large egg rolls and 375 degrees F for 8-9 minutes for mini egg rolls.
- Serve – Remove from air fryer and allow to cool. Serve with sweet and sour sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
Using an Air Fryer Oven or Convection Oven
If I need to make a huge batch of egg rolls for a crowd, I will use my oven instead of my countertop air fryer. It is much easier than doing lots of smaller batches. When using my convection oven or “air fry” mode on my oven, I found it’s best to preheat it first. The egg rolls also may need to cook a minute or two longer. I also get the best results if I place the egg rolls on a wire rack over a baking sheet in the oven rather than directly on the baking sheet.
Egg Roll Dipping Sauces
Though air fryer egg rolls taste great on their own, we almost always dip them in some kind of sauce. Here are some of our favorite dipping sauces to choose from. Some are spicy, sweet, and savory! The possibilities are endless!
- Sweet and sour sauce – This is our favorite dipping sauce for egg rolls! It is a classic sauce that most Asian recipes use often.
- Duck sauce – This is a jelly-like sauce that is colored orange. It is very similar to sweet and sour with a thicker texture.
- Spicy mustard – Add a little heat with that savory-flavored mustard sauce. It is a twist on your tastebuds.
- Plum sauce – This is another sweet and sour condiment. It is purple in color from the plums and is flavored similar to hoisin sauce.
- Teriyaki sauce – Always a kid and adult favorite sauce! It is sweet, flavorful, and had that delicious aftertaste. It is the perfect combination!
- Sweet chili sauce – A little sweet and spicy! You will love this flavor with the air fryer frozen egg rolls.
- Soy sauce – A simple sauce that is salty and savory. This is another classic sauce that Asian recipes use often. I recommend using a low-sodium soy sauce.
“These frozen egg rolls were a hit! They were so crispy and tasty. Air fryer never fails to amaze me.”
-Sharina
FAQs
Different air fryers cook differently at different temperatures. Be sure to check your own air fryer for the most accurate cooking time. The cooking times below are for my large basket air fryer without preheating. Whether you are making vegetable egg rolls, chicken egg rolls, or pork egg rolls, these times should all be the same.
Frozen Egg Rolls (Regular Size) – 350 for 12-14 minutes
Frozen Egg Rolls (Mini) – 375 for 9 minutes
Spring Rolls (Large) – 350 for 10-12 minutes
Spring Rolls (Regular or Mini) – 375 for 8 minutes
Not at all! There is no need to thaw the egg rolls before cooking them in the air fryer. In fact, it is best if you don’t. If you thaw them first, the egg rolls may not come out as crispy or dry out too fast. Keep them in the freezer until ready to cook.
Yes! Most frozen egg rolls have been fully cooked before they were frozen. The meat and veggies on the inside are all cooked and then rolled in the egg roll wrapper. Once they are rolled, they are deep-fried and then frozen and packaged.
How to Store and Reheat Leftover Egg Rolls
Place leftover egg rolls in an airtight container or bag and store them in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. To reheat, simply place it back in the air fryer and heat it at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 to 6 minutes.
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How to Make Air Fryer Frozen Egg Rolls
Air Fryer Frozen Egg Rolls
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Ingredients
- 6 frozen egg rolls (regular or mini)
- cooking spray
- 1 cup sweet and sour sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Place frozen egg rolls in air fryer basket. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Air fry at 350 degrees F for 12-14 minutes for regular or large egg rolls and 375 degrees F for 8-9 minutes for mini egg rolls.
- Remove from air fryer and allow to cool. Serve with sweet and sour sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
These frozen egg rolls were a hit! They were so crispy and tasty. Air fryer never fails to amaze me.
So super easy to make! Thank you so much for this, I was nervous to use my AF!
My egg rolls came out perfectly when I used this method, I definitely will continue using my air fryer.