Crispy golden egg rolls stuffed with savory pork, cabbage, carrots, and flavorful seasonings. These homemade Chinese-style egg rolls are crunchy on the outside and deliciously juicy inside—perfect as appetizers, snacks, or takeout-style dinners.

🛒 Ingredients (Makes 10–12 Egg Rolls)

🔹 Filling

• 450g (1 lb) ground pork or chicken
• 3 cups cabbage, shredded
• 1 cup carrots, shredded
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

🔹 Seasoning

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

🔹 Wrappers

• 10–12 egg roll wrappers

🔹 For Sealing

• 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water

🔹 For Cooking

• Oil for frying
  (or air fryer spray for lighter version)

🍳 Equipment

• Large skillet
• Deep pan or air fryer

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

🔸 Step 1: Cook Meat

• In skillet cook pork or chicken until browned
• Drain excess grease if needed

🔸 Step 2: Add Vegetables

• Stir in cabbage, carrots, garlic, ginger, and green onions
• Cook for 3–5 minutes until softened slightly

🔸 Step 3: Season

• Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and pepper
• Stir well

👉 Let filling cool slightly

🔸 Step 4: Fill Wrappers

• Place wrapper like a diamond shape
• Add 2–3 tablespoons filling near center

🔸 Step 5: Roll Egg Rolls

• Fold bottom corner over filling
• Fold in sides
• Roll tightly upward
• Seal edges with egg wash

🔥 Frying Method

🔸 Step 6A: Fry

• Heat oil to 175°C (350°F)
• Fry egg rolls for 3–5 minutes until golden and crispy

🍃 Air Fryer Method

🔸 Step 6B: Air Fry

• Spray egg rolls lightly with oil
• Air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 10–12 minutes
• Flip halfway through

✔ Crispy and golden brown

🍽️ Serving Ideas

• Sweet chili sauce 🌶️
• Soy sauce
• Fried rice 🍚
• Stir-fried vegetables 🥦

💡 Pro Tips

✔ Don’t overfill wrappers
✔ Keep wrappers covered while rolling
✔ Cool filling slightly before wrapping
✔ Spray generously for crispier air fryer egg rolls

🔄 Variations

🦐 Shrimp Egg Rolls

Use chopped shrimp

🥬 Vegetarian Version

Skip meat and add mushrooms

🌶️ Spicy Egg Rolls

Add chili garlic sauce

🧀 Cheeseburger Style

Use beef and cheese filling

❓ FAQs

Can I freeze egg rolls?
Yes—freeze before cooking for best results.

Why are my egg rolls soggy?
Filling may contain too much moisture.

Can I bake them?
Yes—bake at 220°C (425°F) for 15–20 minutes.

⚖️ Approx. Nutrition (Per Egg Roll)

• Calories: ~140–220
• Protein: ~8g
• Carbs: ~12g
• Fat: ~8g

⚖️ WW Points (Estimated)

🔹 Fried Version

👉 5–7 WW Points each

🔻 Air Fryer Version

👉 3–5 WW Points

✅ Lean Chicken Version

👉 2–4 WW Points