35 minutes
These crispy egg rolls are a healthier twist on a takeout favorite, filled with seasoned pork, fresh vegetables, and aromatics, all wrapped in a delicate wrapper and cooked to perfection in an air-fryer for that sought-after crunch without the deep-fried guilt.
Ground Pork
0 oz
Scallions, white and green parts separated, thinly sliced
each
Garlic Clove, minced
each
Ginger, grated
teaspoons
Coleslaw Mix
0 oz
Shiitake Mushrooms, stemmed, finely chopped
0 oz
tablespoons
tablespoons
tablespoons
teaspoons
Egg Roll Wrappers
each
Canola Oil Spray, for air-fryer basket and egg rolls
to taste
1. Brown the Pork
In a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground pork until no longer pink, roughly 5 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon.
2. Aromatics
Add the sliced scallion whites, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Veggies & Seasoning
Include the coleslaw mix, chopped mushrooms, soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar. Cook until the cabbage has softened slightly, approximately 3 minutes.
4. Finish the Filling
Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the toasted sesame oil and scallion greens. Transfer the pork mixture to a large plate, spread it into an even layer, and let it cool in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes.
5. Assemble the Egg Rolls
Lay an egg roll wrapper on the counter with one corner pointing towards you. Place a lightly packed ⅓ cup of the filling on the lower half of the wrapper, shaping it into a cylindrical form with your fingers. Moisten the wrapper's edges with water. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, pressing down. Fold the side corners in and press to seal. Roll up the wrapper tightly, leaving the seam side down, and cover with a damp towel while you repeat with the remaining wrappers. (Egg rolls can be refrigerated for up to 12 hours or frozen for up to 1 month. Do not thaw before cooking; increase time to 12-18 minutes.)
6. Air-Fry to Perfection
Lightly spray the air-fryer basket with oil. Spray the egg rolls with oil and place them in the basket, spaced out. Air-fry at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
After cooking your pork and vegetable filling, make sure to drain any excess moisture to prevent soggy wrappers.
Start with the freshest vegetables and high-quality ground pork. The difference in flavor is significant when you use ingredients that are at their peak.
Place egg rolls in a single layer with space between them in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary.
Taste your filling after cooking and before adding it to the egg roll wrappers. It should be flavorful enough to stand on its own.
Uniformity is key for both cooking time and the final texture of the filling. Finely chopping your vegetables ensures they cook quickly and integrate well with the ground pork.
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