Air fryer frozen egg rolls are a quick way to enjoy all the deliciousness of egg rolls without the unhealthy fat & calories. These crispy, savory treats are perfect as appetizers, and easy snacks.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Egg rolls are one of those indulgences that tend to be reserved for the occasional restaurant trip. These crunchy snacks come out perfect every time with absolutely no waiting around.
Just toss 'em in the air fryer and get ready for a delicious experience! Not only are they faster than traditional frying methods, but they are also healthy too!
- Fast. Less than 12 minutes and their ready to enjoy with your favorite dipping sauces (see our copycat Chick Fil A sauce and our Big Mac Sauce recipes!)
- Easy. Basic Air Fryer 101 instructions below, make it easy for even your teens to get in on the action.
- Healthier. No shallow pan frying, no deep frying. All the taste with much less calories!
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- Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Air Fryer Frozen Egg Rolls Ingredients
- How to Make Air Fryer Frozen Egg Rolls
- Serving Suggestions
- Related Recipes
- Substitutions and Variations
- Equipment
- Storage and Reheating
- Tips for Success
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Some Other Recipes We Are Sure You Will Love
- 📖 Recipe
- Food Safety
Air Fryer Frozen Egg Rolls Ingredients
There are wide variety of brands of frozen egg rolls on the market. Trader Joe's even has some! The differences will vary the cooking time by a minute or two on either side of 12 minutes.
While air frying frozen egg rolls is hardly a recipe, most brands of frozen packaged convenience foods DO NOT have air fryer cooking instructions on the packaging!
Temperature and Time is what this air frying guide for frozen egg rolls is about. Tried and tested, no having to guess and having under cooked or over cooked frozen egg rolls.
- Frozen Egg Rolls - Any brand, any flavor.
- Oil in a Pump Sprayer - Aerosol non stick cooking sprays have propellants that can damage the air fryer heating element.
- Salt - Optional.
- Dipping sauces - Not optional (just kidding).
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Make Air Fryer Frozen Egg Rolls
Every brand of air fryer cooks slightly differently, so you do need to get accustomed to your air fryer.
The trick is to check half way through the air frying time, shake up the food contents, or turn the items. This way you can see if they need the same additional air fry time.
Place Frozen Egg Rolls In Air Fryer
- Spray your frozen egg rolls lightly with the pump oil sprayer. Just a light bit of oil, will keep them moist inside as they brown.
- Place the frozen egg rolls in a single layer in your air fryer basket, or tray (Ninja Foodie uses slide in trays).
Air Fry Frozen Egg Rolls
- Air fry egg rolls at 375 F for 10 to 12 minutes, checking half way through to see if they need turned.
Transfer and Serve
- Using tongs, carefully remove the HOT egg rolls to a serving platter. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces.
Serving Suggestions
Air Fryer Frozen Egg Rolls are a delicious and easy appetizer that is perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a quick and easy snack. Serve with Adobo Chicken, Adobo Chicken Livers, Ube Leche Flan, and Coconut Rice (in rice cooker) for a full meal!
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few delicious variations when air frying frozen egg rolls:
- You can substitute other types of frozen appetizers for the egg rolls, such as spring rolls, lumpia, wontons, or dumplings.
- You can add your own favorite toppings to the egg rolls.
- You can make your own homemade egg rolls if you prefer. See our Traditional Pork Lumpia, and Fresh Vegetable Lumpia recipes!
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when air frying frozen egg rolls.
- Nuwave Brio Air Fryer - Rotisserie - Grill - This 15 quart countertop Smart Oven has three slide in trays, that all can be used at the same time. You can air fry rotisserie chickens, an SO mush more!
- Nuwave Air Fryer 15 quart - This large family size basket air fryer has room to air fry enough for a large family!
- Gourmia Digital Air Fryer 6 quart - This basket style air fryer will handle four frozen waffles in the air fryer.
- Ninja Foodie Pro Air Fryer - Folds up out of the way on your counter.
- Nuwave Air Fryer 3 quart - This compact basket air fryer is perfect for singles or a small family of 2 or 3. You can air fry two frozen waffles in 4 minutes.
- Oil Sprayer - This is a perfect sprayer for spritzing a light coating of oil on vegetables, meats, and other prepared frozen foods before air frying. The tiny amount of oil ensures you get as amazing results as deep frying and roasting, with a fraction of the calories and splatter!
Storage and Reheating
- Store left over air fried egg rolls in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- They are best fresh, but you can also wrap and freeze them for up to 3 months.
- To reheat thaw them overnight in the refrigerator and then cook them in an air fryer at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes, or until heated through.
Tips for Success
- Place the frozen egg rolls in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Flip the egg rolls halfway through cooking.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have a Ninja Foodie, you can usually cook two trays at the same time. If you have a basket air fryer, you'll be limited to the surface area in the basket, as you need to keep the egg rolls in one layer.
Yes, these air fryer instructions will work for frozen lumpia, frozen spring rolls, and most frozen dumplings. The air frying time may vary slightly from air fryer to air fryer, so check half way through cook time.
The egg rolls are done when they are golden brown and cooked through. You can also insert a toothpick into the center of an egg roll. If the toothpick comes out clean, the egg roll is done.
Yes, you can use fresh egg rolls in this recipe. However, you will need to cook them for a longer period of time, about 12-15 minutes.
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📖 Recipe
Frozen Egg Rolls (in the air fryer)
Equipment
- Ninja Foodie Pro Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 4 Frozen Egg Rolls
- oil in a pump sprayer for air frying
- dipping sauces
Instructions
- Spray your frozen egg rolls lightly with the pump oil sprayer. Just a light bit of oil, will keep them moist inside as they brown.4 Frozen Egg Rolls, oil
- Place the frozen egg rolls in a single layer in your air fryer basket, or tray (Ninja Foodie uses slide in trays).
- Air fry egg rolls at 375 F for 10 to 12 minutes, checking half way through to see if they need turned.
- Using tongs, carefully remove the HOT egg rolls to a serving platter. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces.dipping sauces
Notes
- Place the frozen egg rolls in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Flip the egg rolls halfway through cooking.
Nutrition
Food Safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat.
- Wash hands after touching raw meat.
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.
- Never leave cooking food unattended.
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds.
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove.
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