Air Fryer Egg Rolls
May 17, 2022, Updated Aug 01, 2022
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These Air Fryer Egg Rolls are the perfect snack or appetizer, and they’re so easy to make. Simply fill them with your favorite filling, wrap them up, and air fry them to perfection. In just minutes, you’ll have hot, crispy egg rolls that are sure to please everyone. And since they’re cooked in an air fryer, they use less oil than traditional frying methods. And what makes these air fryer egg rolls special? Vidalia onions: They are America’s favorite sweet onion, and they authentically elevate the taste and flavor. So go ahead and indulge, guilt-free!
Air Fryer Egg Rolls with Vidalia onions
Air Fryer Egg Rolls are the perfect solution when you are craving that delicious taste but don’t want to go out and get them! They’re easy to make, packed full of veggies, and taste amazing. You’ll love how crispy they are on the outside and how fluffy they are on the inside.
Serve them up at your next party or family gathering and watch them disappear! Everyone will love these tasty little morsels. Plus, you can feel good about feeding them to your family since they are packed full of nutritious veggies. By including Vidalia onions in your egg rolls, you are serving up a seasonal burst of flavor, sinc Vidalia onions are synonymous with life’s sweet moments.
How Do You Wrap an Egg Roll?
To wrap an egg roll, first lay out a wrapper with one corner pointing towards you. Spread some of the filling in the center of the wrapper, leaving about an inch of space on all sides. Then, fold up the bottom corner closest to you, and bring it up over the filling. Next, fold in the two side corners, and roll the egg roll up from the bottom, making sure it’s tight as you go. Finally, wet the remaining top corner with a little water, and press it down to seal.
What Can You Put in Egg Rolls?
The possibilities are endless when it comes to filling your egg rolls. Get creative and use whatever you like! We are making a basic egg roll using the typical ingredients you think of when when you get Chinese takeout. However, here are some more ideas to add in with the filling I am using:
- Cooked chicken, ground beef or pork – Add in some Vidalia onions, garlic, and your favorite seasonings for an extra flavor boost.
- Shrimp – Cook the shrimp until they’re pink, and add them to the egg rolls with some shredded cabbage and carrots.
- Vegetables – fill the Air Fryer egg rolls with more veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and Vidalia onions.
- Cheese – Add in some shredded cheese. You can use cheddar, mozzarella, American cheese, or whatever your favorite melty cheese is.
- Rice – Cook up some rice and add it to the egg rolls with your favorite protein.
How Long Do Egg Rolls Keep?
Egg Rolls will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you want to keep them longer, you can freeze them for up to 2 months.
Make sure the egg rolls are cooled before storing. Then, wrap them tightly in freezer-safe wrap, or place them in a freezer-safe bag. This will protect them from getting freezer burn. We like to place all of them together in a freezer bag to keep them together in one place.
When you’re ready to eat, simply thaw them overnight in the fridge and then reheat in the air fryer or oven. If you reheat the egg rolls in the microwave, they will get heated but they will also be soggy. Plus, they might have hard parts that get overcooked. If you choose to use the microwave, watch the egg rolls carefully and heat until just hot throughout. Do NOT overheat.
Ingredients
- 6 egg roll wrappers
- 1 Vidalia onion, chopped or diced
- 1.5 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 bag coleslaw mix
- 2 tsp ginger grated
- 1 cup of sugar snap peas, diced
- 1 clove garlic {minced}
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp olive oil
How to Make Air Fryer Egg Rolls
Preheat a frying pan for a few minutes over medium heat.
Next, add the chopped Vidalia onions, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and coleslaw mix. Cook down for 2-3 minutes or until the coleslaw mix has wilted.
Add the snap peas, soy sauce, and black pepper. Stir and remove from heat.
Then, assemble your egg rolls.
After that, brush olive oil over the top of the egg rolls.
Brush olive oil on the basket of your air fryer. Place the egg rolls in the basket, seam side down, without letting them touch each other.
Finally, bake at 360 degrees F for 7 minutes. Flip and bake for an additional 2 minutes.
Enjoy!
About Vidalia Onions
Chefs and home cooks alike seek out Vidalia onions because of their distinctive flavor and the simple, tasteful touch they add, making every meal, every table and every gathering a little sweeter. They are a sweet, seasonal treat only available in the spring and summer months, as the harvest hits stores in April and typically runs out of stock by August or September.
More of Our Favorite Vidalia Onion Recipes
- Hot Honey Roasted Vidalia Onions
- Vidalia Onion Sloppy Joes
- Sweet Vidalia Primavera Pizza
- Vidalia and Pear Honey Soup
Air Fryer Egg Rolls
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 6 egg roll wrappers
- 1 Vidalia onion chopped or diced
- 1.5 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 bag coleslaw mix
- 2 tsp ginger grated
- 1 cup sugar snap peas diced
- 1 clove garlic {minced}
- 1 tsp reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat a frying pan for a few minutes over medium heat.
- Add the chopped Vidalia onions, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and coleslaw mix. Cook down for 2-3 minutes or until the cabbage has wilted.
- Add the snap peas, soy sauce, and black pepper. Stir and remove from heat.
- Assemble your egg rolls.
- Brush olive oil over the top of the egg rolls.
- Brush olive oil on the basket of your air fryer. Place the egg rolls in the basket, seam side down, without letting them touch each other.
- Bake at 360 degrees F for 7 minutes. Flip and bake for an additional 2 minutes.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
