Air Fryer Frozen Egg Rolls (In 15 Minutes or Less!)

Name: Air Fryer Frozen Egg Rolls
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 Egg Rolls ((or spring rolls), frozen)

This easy method for Air Fryer Egg Rolls shows you how to get perfectly cooked egg rolls or spring rolls that are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside using your air fryer or Ninja Foodi. These chicken, pork, or vegetable egg rolls are cooked straight from frozen in no time for the perfect snack or party appetizer!

Egg rolls are not just saved for the take-out occasion. You can buy frozen egg rolls almost anywhere these days, but heating them up in the oven takes some time.

The air fryer makes this super simple by thawing AND crisping up the egg roll in less time which results in an egg roll that is warmed through on the inside and crispy on the outside without the use of any excess oil!

Shouldn’t I just use the directions on the packaging?

Since the air fryer is a small convection oven, it uses dry heat to circulate air around the food making it cook fast. This means that the time and temperature may need to be adjusted and will be different from what’s on the package instructions.

This is especially true with frozen foods as they are thawing AND cooking during the air frying process. Use the time and temperature in this recipe as a guide for cooking egg rolls in the air fryer.

🤔Why make frozen egg rolls in the air fryer?

There’s less to clean up. No oil splatters to clean up from deep frying. Not even a sheet pan that you’d put in the oven! The only thing that gets dirty is the air fryer basket which is easy to clean.

Perfectly crunchy egg rolls. This is probably one of the only methods you can use to get a crunchy egg roll without using oil for deep frying.

They cook quickly. A perfectly cooked egg roll takes just 15 minutes or less to cook in the air fryer.

No babysitting. Once the egg rolls are in the air fryer, all you’ll need to do is flip once and let the air fryer do the rest of the cooking. This means no watching over a hot pot of boiling oil that can get messy and dangerous!

No need to thaw! Frozen egg rolls will thaw and become nice and crispy all in one shot.

🥘Ingredients & Equipment

Frozen Egg Rolls – The choice is yours here. You can purchase any frozen egg roll you enjoy no matter the size and what it’s filled with. Popular kinds include PF Changs, frozen pork egg rolls, Pagoda, Minh, and Tai Pei brands. I recently purchased gluten free egg rolls from Aldi and they were delicious!

Air Fryer or Ninja Foodi – Any air fryer can be used to make your favorite frozen foods. I stand by my Ninja Foodi multicooker and Ninja Foodi Grill which both have air frying capabilities. We seriously use it 2-3 times a day and it has a permanent place on our countertop.

📖How To Air Fry Frozen Egg Rolls

1️⃣ Preheat your air fryer to 400F for 3-5 minutes.

2️⃣ Add frozen egg rolls to the bottom of the air fryer basket and set the timer for 15 minutes. You may not use all of that time.

3️⃣ At the 7-8 minute mark, flip the egg rolls using tongs, they should be defrosted and thawed at this point.

4️⃣ Cook for another 5-8 minutes or until egg rolls are golden brown and crispy, but not burnt. This amount of time will depend on how hot your individual air fryer is.

5️⃣ Remove from air fryer with tongs and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

⏲Best Time & Temperature To Air Fry Frozen Egg Rolls

The amount of time it takes to air fry a frozen egg roll depends on how thick the sausage is. These are general recommendations. The typical egg roll needs about 10-15 minutes to cook at a temperature 375F depending on its thickness and length. Always check regularly within the last 5 minutes of cooking to ensure they don’t burn or overcook as every air fryer is different!

Thin & Small Egg Rolls – 7-10 minutes at 375F
Standard Size Egg Rolls – 10-15 minutes at 375
Homemade Egg Rolls -15-18 minutes at 375

📝Note: You can air fry your frozen rolls at a temperature of 350F but it will take longer to get crispy.

🔥Storing & Reheating

Storing Leftover Egg Rolls: Store your leftover cooked and cooled egg rolls in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

Reheating: Reheat cooked egg rolls by placing them in the air fryer for 5-8 minutes at 325F until warmed through and crispy again.

❔FAQ

Can you put frozen egg rolls in the air fryer?

Yes! This method cooks them straight from frozen which means there’s no need to thaw them.

Should I add any extra oil to the egg rolls?

If you want them to be extra crispy, you could use a light coating of spray oil, but it is not necessary to get crispy egg rolls.

Are air fryer egg rolls healthy?

While egg rolls are not the healthiest food, they are much more healthy when cooked in the air fryer because they are not deep fried.

Do I need to preheat my air fryer?

Generally for frozen foods, I like to preheat my air fryer. Once the dry heat starts circulating the moisture evaporates immediately whereas if there is no preheating, the air fryer may steam the fries making them too soggy.

Should I add foil to the air fryer basket?

This depends on the type of air fryer you have and where you’re putting the foil. I like to put the foil UNDER the basket to catch any excess oil or grease that comes off the sausage. This eliminates the need to clean the entire air fryer and you’ll just use the basket. If the foil is in a position where it can become loose, it may get sucked into the heating element when the air circulates so be sure it’s weighed down properly.

What’s the difference between egg rolls and spring rolls?

Spring rolls are wrapped in thin flour rice wrappers, and egg rolls are wrapped in a crispy wrapper that is dipped in egg for a crunchy texture.

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