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These Air Fryer Egg Rolls come out shatteringly crispy and golden in about 10 minutes, straight from frozen with no oil and no thawing, and they are my go-to when the kids want a snack five minutes ago. The air fryer gives you that deep-fried crunch without the mess of a pot of oil. If you love quick crispy air fryer snacks, our air fryer buffalo chicken tenders are another weeknight lifesaver.
Just pop the frozen egg rolls in the basket, air fry, and dunk in your favorite sauce for the easiest crispy appetizer ever.
Air Fryer Egg Rolls Quick Look
- 🕒 Prep Time: 1 minute
- 🌡️ Cook Time: 10 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 11 minutes
- 🍽️ Serving: 8 servings
- ⚡ Calories: 150kcal
- 🌶️ Flavor Profile: Shatteringly crispy outside, hot and savory inside
- ✋ Difficulty: So easy, on par with our buffalo chicken egg rolls
Quick Answer
To make air fryer egg rolls from frozen, preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5 minutes. Arrange the frozen egg rolls in a single layer in the basket so they are not touching, working in batches if needed. Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown, crispy, and heated to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Why This Recipe Works
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- No oil and no mess. The air fryer crisps frozen egg rolls with circulating hot air, so there is no pot of oil to heat, splatter, or clean up.
- Cook straight from frozen. No thawing needed. Frozen egg rolls go right into the basket and come out crispy in about ten minutes.
- That deep-fried crunch. Air frying gives you the same shattering, golden crunch you get from deep frying, with a fraction of the effort.
- Perfectly even browning. Arranging them in a single layer and flipping halfway makes sure every side gets crispy and golden.
- Ready in minutes. From freezer to plate in about ten minutes makes these the ultimate fast snack or appetizer.
- Works with any brand. Tai Pei, Bibigo, or any frozen egg roll cooks up great, so use whatever flavor you love.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- They come out crispy and golden in about 10 minutes, straight from frozen.
- There is no oil, no thawing, and almost no cleanup.
- They are the perfect fast appetizer alongside our loaded potato skins for game day.
Key Ingredients
You truly only need one thing for this recipe, plus a sauce for dipping. Here is what makes it work.
- Frozen Egg Rolls: Use any brand and flavor you like, such as Tai Pei pork egg rolls, or vegetable, chicken, or shrimp. No need to thaw them first.
- Cooking Spray (Optional): A light spritz is not required, but it can help extra-dry brands brown a little faster.
- Dipping Sauce: Sweet chili, duck sauce, soy sauce, or a spicy mustard all pair perfectly with crispy egg rolls.
See recipe card for exact quantities.
Variations and Substitutions
These air fryer egg rolls are endlessly adaptable. Here are a few ways to switch them up.
- Try different flavors: Pork, chicken, vegetable, and shrimp egg rolls all air fry the same way.
- Make mini egg rolls: Frozen mini or party egg rolls cook in about 6 to 8 minutes, so check them early.
- Go spicy: Serve with sriracha mayo or a spicy mustard for a little heat.
- Add a dipping spread: Pair them with our copycat Outback bloomin onion sauce for a fun twist.
- Crisp up leftovers: Reheat leftover egg rolls in the air fryer for 3 to 4 minutes to bring back the crunch.
- Make it a snack board: Serve alongside our copycat Chili’s southwest egg rolls for variety.
How to Make Air Fryer Egg Rolls
- Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes, then place the frozen egg rolls in a single layer in the basket so they are not touching. Cook in batches if needed.
- Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping the egg rolls halfway through so both sides turn golden brown and crispy.
- Cook until golden, crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Do not thaw the egg rolls; they crisp up best straight from frozen.
- Arrange in a single layer with space between each so the hot air can crisp every side.
- Flip them halfway through cooking for even golden browning.
- Work in batches if your basket is small rather than crowding them.
- Check the temperature; egg rolls are food-safe at 165 degrees Fahrenheit inside.
- Watch mini egg rolls closely; they cook faster, in about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Serve right away while they are hottest and crispiest for the best texture.
Serving Ideas and Suggestions
These air fryer egg rolls are the ultimate fast appetizer or snack, so set them out with a few dipping sauces and let everyone dig in. Sweet chili sauce, duck sauce, and a little hot mustard are all classic pairings that take seconds to put out.
Make them part of a bigger snack spread with other crispy bites like our buffalo chicken egg rolls and southwest egg rolls for an easy appetizer night everyone loves.
For a full game day table, add a batch of loaded potato skins and crispy onion petals with dipping sauce so there is plenty to go around.
Leftover egg rolls reheat beautifully in the air fryer for 3 to 4 minutes, so they are great to make ahead and crisp back up later.
Air Fryer Egg Rolls FAQs
Frozen egg rolls take about 8 to 10 minutes in an air fryer preheated to 360 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip them halfway through so both sides brown evenly. Full-size egg rolls are done when golden brown, crispy, and heated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit inside. Mini or party egg rolls cook faster, usually in 6 to 8 minutes, so start checking them early.
No, you do not need to thaw egg rolls before air frying. They actually crisp up best straight from the freezer. Thawing can make the wrappers soggy and more likely to stick or fall apart. Just take them out of the freezer, arrange them in the basket, and air fry from frozen for the crispiest results.
You do not need any oil to make air fryer egg rolls. Most frozen egg rolls already have enough oil in the wrapper to crisp up beautifully in the air fryer. If you find a particular brand browns slowly, a very light spritz of cooking spray can help, but it is completely optional.
If your egg rolls are not crispy, the most common reasons are crowding the basket or skipping the flip. Arrange them in a single layer with space between each one so the hot air can circulate, and flip them halfway through cooking. Make sure your air fryer is fully preheated too, since starting in a hot basket gives the crispiest crunch.
Air fryer egg rolls are delicious with classic sauces like sweet chili sauce, duck sauce, soy sauce, or hot mustard. You can also try sriracha mayo, a peanut sauce, or a tangy plum sauce. For something fun, serve them with a creamy dipping sauce or even a bloomin onion style sauce for a different flavor.
Yes, the air fryer is the best way to reheat egg rolls. Place leftover egg rolls in the basket and air fry at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 3 to 4 minutes until hot and crispy again. This brings back the crunch far better than a microwave, which tends to make the wrappers soft and chewy.
Love quick crispy snacks? Try our air fryer buffalo chicken tenders next.
Air Fryer Egg Rolls
Equipment
Ingredients
- Tai Pei Pork Egg Rolls or any flavor
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees*F for 5 minutes.
- Place egg rolls into the preheated air fryer, not touching, in a single layer on the bottom of the air fryer basket. Depending on the number of egg rolls, you may need to cook them in batches.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown, crispy, and an internal temperature reaches 165°F. Serve immediately with a dipping sauce of your choice.
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Notes
- Make as many or as few as you want, just make sure they are not touching in the basket, in a single layer.
- This freezes well, see my tips above on how to store.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, or use the packet that comes in the box.
- No need to use cooking spray.
- Make sure to check the back of your package of frozen egg rolls for full nutrition information.
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