Crispy Homemade Veggie Spring Rolls
These crispy homemade veggie spring rolls are packed with cabbage, carrots, and bean sprouts. Choose between air frying for a lighter crunch or deep frying for extra crispiness. Perfect as an appetizer or snack!
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Knife and cutting board
- Air fryer or deep frying pan
- Tongs
- Paper towels (for draining oil-fried rolls)
Ingredients
For the Spring Rolls
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 2 green onions finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 12 spring roll wrappers
For Frying
- 1 cup vegetable oil for deep frying
- Cooking spray for air frying
For the Dipping Sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes optional
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Prepare the Filling
- Heat a pan over medium heat and add a drizzle of oil.
- Sauté the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add cabbage, carrots, and bean sprouts, stirring occasionally. Cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let cool completely.
- Tip: Letting the filling cool prevents the spring roll wrappers from becoming soggy.
Wrap the Spring Rolls
- Lay a spring roll wrapper on a clean surface in a diamond shape.
- Place 2 tablespoons of filling near the bottom corner.
- Fold the bottom over the filling, then fold in the sides.
- Roll tightly, sealing the edge with a bit of water.
- Tip: Roll tightly to prevent unraveling during cooking.
Air Fryer Method
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly spray the rolls with cooking spray.
- Arrange in a single layer and air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Tip: Brush with a light coat of oil before air frying for extra crispiness.
Oil Frying Method
- Heat 1 cup of vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.
- Carefully add spring rolls, frying in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Tip: Maintain a steady oil temperature (350–375°F) for even frying.
Notes
Store uncooked spring rolls in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Reheat cooked spring rolls in an air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 5–6 minutes.
Freezing: Freeze uncooked rolls on a baking sheet before storing in a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Cook from frozen without thawing.
Reheat cooked spring rolls in an air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 5–6 minutes.
Freezing: Freeze uncooked rolls on a baking sheet before storing in a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Cook from frozen without thawing.