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Easy Air Fryer Veggie Spring Rolls

Easy Air Fryer Veggie Spring Rolls - Crispy, Light, and Weeknight-Friendly

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Spring roll wrappers: 12–16 square wrappers (spring roll pastry, not rice paper)
  • Green cabbage: 2 cups, finely shredded
  • Carrots: 1 cup, julienned or shredded
  • Red bell pepper: 1 small, thinly sliced
  • Scallions: 3, thinly sliced
  • Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
  • Ginger: 1 teaspoon, freshly grated
  • Mushrooms (optional): 1 cup, finely chopped (shiitake or button)
  • Soy sauce or tamari: 2 tablespoons
  • Rice vinegar: 1 tablespoon
  • Sesame oil: 1 teaspoon
  • Cornstarch: 1 teaspoon (optional, helps absorb moisture)
  • Neutral oil: 1–2 tablespoons (for sautéing and brushing)
  • Water and flour slurry for sealing: 1 tablespoon flour mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • Dipping sauce (optional): Sweet chili sauce, soy sauce with a splash of rice vinegar, or peanut sauce

Instructions
 

  • Prep the veggies: Shred the cabbage, julienne the carrots, slice the pepper and scallions, and chop the mushrooms if using. Keep the pieces thin so they cook fast and roll neatly.
  • Sauté the filling: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add garlic and ginger, cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Add mushrooms (if using) and cook 2–3 minutes. Stir in cabbage, carrots, and bell pepper; cook 3–5 minutes until just tender but still bright.
  • Season and cool: Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Toss to coat. If the mixture looks wet, sprinkle in cornstarch and cook 30–60 seconds. Spread the filling on a plate to cool slightly. Cool filling prevents soggy wrappers.
  • Preheat the air fryer: Set to 375°F (190°C) for 3–4 minutes. Lightly oil the basket or use a perforated liner to reduce sticking.
  • Assemble the rolls: Place a wrapper on a clean surface like a diamond. Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of filling near the bottom corner. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the two sides snugly. Roll up tightly toward the top corner. Brush the top corner with the flour-water slurry and seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers.
  • Light oil for crispness: Brush or spray each roll lightly with oil. This step helps the wrappers blister and crisp evenly.
  • Air fry: Arrange rolls in the basket in a single layer with space between them. Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 7–9 minutes. Flip and cook another 4–6 minutes until deep golden and crisp. Time may vary by air fryer; keep an eye on them in the last few minutes.
  • Serve: Let rest 2 minutes to set. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.