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Air Fryer Vegetable Spring Rolls - Crispy, Light, and Easy

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Spring roll wrappers (8–10-inch size, not rice paper; look for wheat-based wrappers in the freezer section)
  • Green cabbage, finely shredded (about 3 cups)
  • Carrots, julienned or grated (1 cup)
  • Red bell pepper, thinly sliced (1 medium)
  • Scallions, thinly sliced (3–4)
  • Garlic, minced (2 cloves)
  • Fresh ginger, minced (1 tablespoon)
  • Soy sauce or tamari (2 tablespoons)
  • Rice vinegar (1 tablespoon)
  • Sesame oil (1 teaspoon)
  • Neutral oil (avocado, canola, or grapeseed), for sautéing and brushing
  • Cornstarch (1 teaspoon, optional, helps absorb moisture)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional add-ins: mushrooms, bean sprouts, snap peas, tofu crumbles, or shredded zucchini (well-drained)
  • Dipping sauces: sweet chili sauce, soy sauce with a splash of rice vinegar, or peanut sauce

Method
 

  1. Prep the veggies. Shred the cabbage thinly, julienne the carrots, and slice the bell pepper and scallions. Mince the garlic and ginger. Keep everything in similar sizes for even cooking.
  2. Sauté the filling. Heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add cabbage, carrots, and bell pepper. Stir-fry 3–4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
  3. Season and cool. Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. If the mixture seems wet, sprinkle in cornstarch and toss. Remove from heat. Transfer to a tray to cool for 10 minutes; a cooler filling keeps wrappers crisp.
  4. Set up your station. Place a small bowl of water nearby, lay out the wrappers, and keep a plate for rolled spring rolls. Lightly oil or spray your air fryer basket.
  5. Fill and roll. Place a wrapper on a clean surface with a corner facing you (diamond shape). Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of filling near the bottom corner. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the sides. Roll tightly toward the top corner. Dab the tip with water to seal. Repeat.
  6. Brush with oil. Lightly brush or spray each roll with neutral oil. This is key for even browning and crispness in the air fryer.
  7. Air fry. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes. Place spring rolls in a single layer with a little space between them. Air fry for 8–10 minutes, turning halfway. They should be golden and crisp.
  8. Serve hot. Let them rest for 2 minutes to set, then serve with sweet chili sauce, soy-vinegar dip, or peanut sauce.