Homemade Chinese Egg Rolls

Golden, crispy on the outside and packed with savory filling inside — these classic Chinese-style egg rolls are perfect as an appetizer or snack. You can fry, bake, or air fry them.

⏱️ Quick Info

• Prep Time: 25 minutes

• Cook Time: 10 minutes

• Servings: 12 egg rolls

• Difficulty: Medium

🛒 Ingredients

Filling

• 1 lb (450g) ground chicken, pork, or turkey

• 2 cups shredded green cabbage

• 1 cup shredded carrots

• 3 green onions, sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional but authentic)

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Wrappers & Frying

• 12 egg roll wrappers

• 1 egg beaten (for sealing)

• Oil for frying

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Filling

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high.

Add:

• ground meat

• garlic

• ginger

Cook until meat is browned.

2️⃣ Add Vegetables

Stir in:

• cabbage

• carrots

• green onions

Cook 3–4 minutes until slightly softened.

3️⃣ Season

Add:

• soy sauce

• oyster sauce

• sesame oil

• pepper

Cook 1–2 minutes more.

👉 Important: Let filling cool completely before rolling.

4️⃣ Roll the Egg Rolls

1. Place wrapper in a diamond shape.

2. Add 2–3 tbsp filling near bottom corner.

3. Fold bottom over filling.

4. Fold in sides tightly.

5. Roll up and seal edge with beaten egg.

5️⃣ Cook Your Way

🔥 Deep Fry (crispiest):

• Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).

• Fry 3–4 minutes until golden.

🌬️ Air Fry:

• Spray with oil.

• Air fry at 380°F (193°C) for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.

🔥 Bake:

• Brush with oil.

• Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15–18 minutes.

6️⃣ Serve

Serve hot with:

• sweet chili sauce

• soy sauce

• duck sauce

• hot mustard

⭐ Pro Tips

• Keep wrappers covered with a damp towel.

• Don’t overfill or rolls will burst.

• Cool filling prevents soggy wrappers.

• Fry seam-side down first to seal.

🔄 Easy Variations

• Vegetarian: skip meat, add mushrooms + extra cabbage

• Low-carb: use egg roll in a bowl (no wrapper)

• Spicy: add chili garlic sauce

• Extra crunchy: double fry for 1 minute

🔢 Estimated Nutrition (fried, per roll)

• Calories: ~180

• Protein: ~9g

• Carbs: ~14g

• Fat: ~9g

WW Points: ~5–7 each (less if air fried)

❓ FAQs

Can I freeze egg rolls?
Yes — freeze uncooked rolls up to 3 months. Fry from frozen.

Why are my egg rolls soggy?
Oil too cool or filling too wet.

What oil is best for frying?
Neutral oils like canola, vegetable, or peanut oil.