One package of frozen egg rolls in an air fryer cooked to crisp perfection is a great snack or side dish dinner idea that cooks in less than 15 minutes. It’s quicker than throwing them in the oven, has an even better texture, and still holds the authentic flavors.
There was a battle between egg rolls and spring rolls growing up, and while spring rolls are fresh and tasty, I always went for the egg rolls. Maybe it’s the golden brown texture or the mixture of goodness inside. Getting that deep fried texture without the added fat is a perfect reason to be cooking frozen egg rolls in the air fryer.
What is an egg roll?
If you don’t already know, an egg roll is a savory deep-fried appetizer with shredded cabbage, typically pork or chicken, and other veggies inside. It does NOT contain egg, oddly enough.
Because of that, you can make or buy them vegetarian or vegan by taking the meat out but make sure to check all the ingredients beforehand. You can also buy rice paper wraps to make them gluten-free, and if you’re feeling adventurous there are coconut gluten-free wraps.
Trader Joes and Whole Foods brands of frozen egg rolls have no artificial ingredients if you’re looking for the original tasting egg roll but a little healthier.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- They are done in half the time as an oven.
- They have a crispier crunch and powerful flavor.
- Easy, no mess rolls you can make for friends, family, or your midday snack.
- Perfect side dish with added dipping sauce.
What can you serve alongside the air fryer frozen egg rolls? Some sauteed veggies, our cauliflower fried rice, and if you have a pressure cooker, egg drop soup is a great addition. And if you love egg rolls then you’ll also want to try our healthy egg roll in a bowl recipe.
Ingredients
You can these quick and easy air fried rolls on the table even faster when you start with high quality frozen foods, which are more and more common at grocery stores these days. Simple ingredients to a simple, easy-going lifestyle. We use Trader Joes brand, but any grocery store brand will work depending on your preference of pork, chicken, or shrimp if you want to get fancy.
There are gluten-free options with brands such as Feel Good Foods, as well as low-carb options so keep an eye out for those.
I know it’s a long list of ingredients so bear with us 😉
- 1 pkg of frozen egg rolls – how many can fit in the air fryer can vary depending on model size
- Optional dipping sauce-soy sauce, wheat-free tamari, sweet and sour sauce
Needed Supplies
Air Fryer– We have an Omni Plus oven style air fryer and a small 3.2L Farberware basket style air fryer. The cooking method will be the same regardless of the air fryer oven model that you have.
Be sure to read our post and download our cheat sheet on air fryer cook times for the 50 most popular air fryer foods.
Recipe Steps
Frozen egg rolls in an air fryer are super duper easy to make. All you have to do is set your cooking time. If you want to make a sauce to go with while you wait, here is a tasty sweet and sour sauce recipe!
Temperature
Preheat air fryer to 400F. You might have to manually turn your model on and let it preheat for 3-5 minutes.
It’s ok to add oil or cooking spray if you have an aluminum air fryer basket, but if it’s non-stick do NOT use cooking spray. Cooking sprays ruin the finish and will make the food in the non-stick basket STICK.
Lay them in a single layer, leaving space around them for the best results. Do not stack the egg rolls on top of each other, as they won’t turn out as crisp.
Cooking time
Set the air fryer to a cook time of 12-14 minutes, flipping after 8 minutes.
Keep an eye on the crispness level, various units have different levels of power and could take a little less time, or even a little bit more.
Recipe Tips
- You can use the same method as your frozen egg rolls in an air fryer but with spring rolls if you prefer!
- Add a dipping sauce for serving. They don’t take long to make and it’ll be worth having a little something extra.
- There are other air fryer snacks to add at the same time for some variety on our website
- If you have a non-stick air fryer basket, don’t use cooking spray. You CAN add a spritz if you have an aluminum air frying tray.
- We recommend starting with a preheated air fryer for consistent cooking times and also suggest to cook frozen foods from frozen and not to defrost them first.
- Depending on the model type you have, some air fryers cook slower or faster than others. Check the cooking time of frozen foods and all foods at least a couple of minutes early.
- We do not recommend following the recipe to cook homemade air fryer rolls, you should look for a specific recipe for fresh and homemade ones if that’s what you have on hand.
Common Questions
How to Store Air Fryer Egg Rolls?
You can store these bad boys in the fridge for up to 4 days, or put them in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
How to Reheat Egg Rolls in an Air Fryer?
If you have leftover egg rolls and want to reheat them, simply preheat the air fryer oven to 400F and cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through. There’s no need to flip them!
More Air Fryer Frozen Recipes
- Air fryer frozen corn dogs
- Frozen chicken tenders in air fryer
- Frozen fish sticks in air fryer
- Air fryer frozen taquitos
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Frozen Egg Rolls in Air Fryer
Cooking frozen pre-cooked egg rolls in an air fryer is quick, easy, and takes less than 15 mins for perfectly crisp egg rolls every time.
Ingredients
- 1 pkg of frozen egg rolls
- Optional dipping sauce-soy sauce, wheat-free tamari, sweet and sour sauce
Instructions
- Lay the egg rolls in a single layer, leaving space around them for the best results. Do not stack them on top of each other, as they won't turn out as crisp.
- Set the air fryer to a cook time of 12-14 minutes, flipping after 8 minutes.
- Keep an eye on the crispness level, various units have different levels of power and could take a little less time, or even a little bit more.
Notes
- You can use the same method but with spring rolls if you prefer!
- Add a dipping sauce for serving. They don't take long to make and it'll be worth having a little something extra.
- There are other air fryer snacks to add at the same time for some variety on our website
- If you have a non-stick air fryer basket, don't use cooking spray. You CAN add a spritz if you have an aluminum air frying tray.
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