Description
Craving something crispy, savory, and totally satisfying? These Homemade Egg Rolls are the perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion. Packed with fresh cabbage, carrots, and optional meat, wrapped in golden, crunchy shells, they outshine any takeout version. Whether you’re looking for quick party food, easy dinner ideas, or crispy snack recipes, these egg rolls hit the spot. Fry them, bake them, or air-fry them — either way, they’re delicious, customizable, and freezer-friendly.
Ingredients
2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
1 cup carrots, julienned or shredded
0.5 cup bean sprouts
0.5 cup green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with 1 tbsp water)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste
0.5 lb ground pork or chicken or shrimp (optional)
15 egg roll wrappers
1 beaten egg or water for sealing
4 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
1. Wash and finely shred cabbage and carrots. Slice green onions. Pre-cook protein if using.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high. Add garlic and ginger, stir for 30 seconds.
3. Add cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts, and green onions. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
4. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and stir. Add protein and cornstarch slurry. Mix well.
5. Let the mixture cool completely before wrapping.
6. Place wrapper like a diamond. Add 2 tablespoons filling. Fold bottom, then sides, roll, and seal.
7. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry egg rolls 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
8. Remove and drain on a wire rack. Serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
Let filling cool before wrapping to prevent soggy egg rolls.
Don’t overcrowd the frying pan; fry in small batches.
For a lighter option, air-fry or bake instead of deep-frying.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: egg rolls, crispy snack, appetizer, party food, easy recipe