| Yield | Preparation time | Cook time | Total time |
| 2 servings | 0 minutes | 10 minutes | 10 minutes |
This is a great appetizer if you’re a fan of Asian cuisine. It doesn’t matter if you are not a specialist or don’t want to make egg rolls/spring rolls from scratch, just go to the supermarket and have them ready to eat. Take a look at this delicious recipe, frozen egg rolls in air fryer.
Instructions
1. Remove the frozen egg rolls from their packaging. Before frying, there is no need to thaw them.
2. Spread them out into a single layer. Since they’ve already been fried, they already have oil on them.
3. Set at 340ºF (170ºC) for 10 minutes, turn them over halfway through cooking. To make the frozen egg rolls crispier, cook for a further 2-3 minutes. Do not stack them in the basket.
4. Serve your air fryer frozen egg rolls with soy ginger sauce, and enjoy!
Can you air fry frozen egg rolls?
Egg rolls or spring rolls can be cooked quickly in air fryers without having to heat them up in a saucepan. In air fryers, the technology produces a gradual cooking process, resulting in soft and hot interiors and crisp outer surfaces. Furthermore, it uses less oil for healthier egg rolls/spring rolls. You’ll also be able to prepare an appetizer faster and easier with this method.
How do you cook frozen egg rolls in the air fryer?
Place them directly into the air fryer basket from the freezer, no need to defrost them first. After that, adjust the temperature and time to ensure even cooking. Alternatively, you can shake the basket or turn them halfway over. Serve your air fryer frozen spring rolls and enjoy this tasty appetizer.
Frozen egg rolls brands
These instructions will work for frozen store-bought egg rolls/spring rolls as well as frozen homemade rolls. Therefore, for those who are simply looking to purchase a frozen meal, here is a list of some of the most popular egg rolls:
- Tai Pei: chicken egg rolls, pork egg rolls, vegetable egg rolls, shrimp egg rolls.
- Pagoda: chicken egg rolls, pork egg rolls.
- P.F. Chang’s: frozen mini chicken egg rolls, mini vegetable egg rolls.
- Kahiki: pork egg rolls, chicken egg rolls, vegetable egg rolls.
- Sam’s choice: southwestern-style chicken egg rolls.
- Bonté Donair: beef egg rolls.
Egg rolls and spring rolls are also similar frozen foods. Here are some brands to give you some options:
- Trader Joe’s, vegetable spring rolls.
- SeaPak, shrimp spring rolls with sweet chili sauce.
- Wellsley Farms, steak and cheese spring rolls.
- Marathon, spring rolls.
- Ching’s, cocktail spring rolls.
How long does it take to cook frozen egg rolls in the air fryer?
Depending on the model, it may be different. Cooking at 392ºF (200ºC) may take between 10-12 minutes, however for those who desire a very crunchy roll, cooking will take longer.
Also, depending on the size of egg rolls/spring rolls, mini or large, the cooking time will vary by 2 minutes. See the cooking chart below for very specific settings.
Where can you buy frozen egg rolls?
They are available at Costco, Target, Walmart, Giant, Sam’s Club, and Trader Joe’s.
What temperature to cook frozen egg rolls in the air fryer at?
Air fryers work at different heating rates, so there is no unique temperature for air frying them. Therefore, take this information as a reference, the range is around 350-400ºF.
How to cook frozen egg rolls in the oven or microwave?
In case you don’t have an air fryer, you can use the oven or microwave. Simply follow the heating instructions:
Oven/Toaster oven
- Preheat the oven at 450ºF (232ºC).
- Put the frozen egg rolls on a baking sheet without defrosting.
- Bake for 15 minutes, flipping once to ensure even cooking.
- Serve and enjoy!
Microwave
- Place the frozen egg rolls on a paper towel.
- Heat on HIGH:
- 1 egg roll: 1 minutes 15 seconds
- 2 egg rolls: 2 minutes
- 3 egg rolls: 2 minutes 30 seconds
- 4 egg roills: 3 minutes 15 seconds
- Serve and enjoy!
Tai Pei chicken egg rolls Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 egg=71 g
- Calories: 60
- Fat: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Carbohydrate: 13 g
- Protein: 5 g
Cooking chart for egg rolls & spring rolls
| Model | Cooking time | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Ninja Foodi | 10 minutes | Preheat 350ºF (177ºC) |
| Power XL | 12 minutes | 400ºF (204ºC) |
| T-fal XL | 12 minutes | 392ºF (200ºC) |
| Nuwave Brio 6qt | 10 minutes | 400ºF (204ºC) |
| Instant Vortex Plus 7-in-1 | 9 minutes | 375ºF (190ºC) |
| Philips Airfryer HD9240 | 14 minutes | 392ºF (200ºC) |
| Nuwave Brio 6qt | 10 minutes | 400ºF (204ºC) |
| Instant pot air fryer Lid | 8 minutes | 375ºF (190ºC) |
| Gowise USA | 14 minutes | 350ºF (177ºC) |
| Pampered chef Deluxe | 8-12 minutes | set air fry |
Frozen Egg Rolls in Air Fryer [Tai Pei]
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 4 frozen egg rolls
Instructions
- Remove the frozen egg rolls from their packaging. Before frying, there is no need to thaw them.
- Spread them out into a single layer. Since they've already been fried, they already have oil on them.
- Set at 340ºF (170ºC) for 10 minutes, turn them over halfway through cooking. To make the frozen egg rolls crispier, cook for a further 2-3 minutes. Do not stack them in the basket.
- Serve your air fryer frozen egg rolls with soy ginger sauce, and enjoy!