Air Fryer Spring Rolls

Crisp spring rolls make a satisfying hot appetiser or snack, with thin wrappers giving way to a savoury vegetable filling. This air-fryer version keeps the familiar golden, crackly exterior while using only a light brushing of oil. Cabbage and carrot bring sweetness and crunch, mushrooms add depth, and garlic, ginger, sesame oil and light soy sauce give the filling a clean, aromatic flavour. Letting the stir-fried vegetables cool before rolling helps prevent steam from softening the wrappers, while cooking in a single layer encourages even browning. Serve straight away with the reserved spring onion greens for the best texture.
Cuisine style Chinese-style appetiser
Flavor profile Savoury • Umami-rich • Lightly aromatic
Techniques Stir-frying • Rolling • Air frying
Key equipment Air fryer • Wok or large frying pan
Cooking style Crowd-friendly • Freezer-friendly
Time commitment Under 1 hour

Why this recipe works

  • Crisp without deep-frying: A light coating of oil and a hot air fryer help the wrappers brown and crisp while keeping the filling moist.
  • Savoury vegetable filling: Mushrooms add depth, while garlic, ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil give the filling a rounded umami flavour.
  • Easy to serve in batches: The rolls are neatly portioned, making them practical for appetisers, snacks or sharing-style meals.

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Ingredient notes

  • Use thawed spring roll wrappers: Frozen wrappers need to be fully thawed before separating; keep the stack lightly covered so the edges do not dry out and crack.
  • Cook off mushroom moisture: Let the mushrooms brown and release their liquid before adding the other vegetables, so the filling stays savoury rather than wet.
  • Dark soy changes the finish: Dark soy sauce can be used for a richer colour and slightly sweeter taste, but it will make the filling look darker than light soy sauce.

Common mistakes

  • Rolling while the filling is too hot: Hot filling releases steam inside the wrapper, which can soften it before air frying. Let it cool until just warm first.
  • Overfilling the air fryer basket: The rolls need space for air to circulate. Cook in batches if necessary so they brown evenly and stay crisp.
  • Loose rolling: Roll the wrappers snugly and seal the final corner with water; loose rolls can open as they cook.

Make-ahead tips

  • Make the filling in advance: The vegetable filling can be cooked ahead and chilled, then used for rolling when you are ready to air fry.
  • Re-crisp in the air fryer: Reheat refrigerated rolls in the air fryer at 180°C (355°F) until piping hot and crisp.
  • Freeze for later: Freeze cooled rolls in a single layer before bagging them up, then air fry from frozen at 190°C (375°F), turning halfway.

Serving ideas

  • Add a dipping sauce: Serve with sweet chilli sauce, soy dipping sauce or a sharp vinegar-based dip to balance the crisp wrapper and savoury filling.
  • Finish with spring onion greens: Reserved spring onion greens add freshness and colour just before serving.

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  1. Separate the spring roll wrappers and cover them with a barely damp tea towel so they do not dry out. Finely shred the cabbage, cut the carrot into thin matchsticks, slice the mushrooms, and thinly slice the spring onions (keep a small handful of spring onion greens to finish). Finely grate the garlic and ginger.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok (or large frying pan) over a medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until their liquid has evaporated and they are lightly browned. Add the cabbage and carrot and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until just softened but still crisp.
  3. Stir in the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add the light soy sauce and sesame oil. Toss for 1 minute, then tip into a bowl and spread out to cool until just warm (this helps keep the wrappers crisp).
  4. Set up a small bowl of water for sealing. Lay one wrapper out as a diamond, place 2 generous tablespoons of filling near the bottom edge, then roll up snugly, folding in the sides halfway through. Brush the final corner with water to seal; repeat to make 12 rolls.
  5. Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (390°F) for 3 minutes. Brush the spring rolls lightly all over with a little vegetable oil, then place in the basket in a single layer (cook in batches if needed). Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, turning halfway, until deep golden and crisp.
  6. Sprinkle with the reserved spring onion greens and serve straight away while hot and crisp. If doing batches, keep cooked rolls warm in a low oven at 120°C (250°F).

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Tips

  • Let the filling cool until just warm before rolling so steam does not soften the wrappers.
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; space around the rolls helps them crisp and brown evenly.
  • If your wrappers start to crack, keep the stack covered with a damp tea towel while you work.

Substitutions

  • Replace cremini mushrooms with shiitake mushrooms for a deeper, woodier flavour.
  • Replace light soy sauce with dark soy sauce for a darker colour and slightly sweeter, richer taste.

Storage

  • Refrigerate up to 2 days
  • Cool completely, then refrigerate in a sealed container. Reheat in the air fryer at 180°C (355°F) for 4 to 6 minutes until piping hot and crisp. Freeze in a single layer, then bag up; air fry from frozen at 190°C (375°F) for 12 to 15 minutes, turning halfway.

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Recipe overview

  • Servings: 4 servings
  • Total time: 55min (35min active)
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Cuisine: Chinese
  • Allergens:
    Gluten Sesame Soybeans Wheat
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