Learn how to make the crispiest frozen spring rolls in the air fryer in 10 minutes! The air fryer takes spring rolls and crisps them to perfection! You’ll think you’re biting into your favorite take-out item!
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When I host a party, I combine homemade finger foods like these vegan dumplings and stuffed mushrooms with easy pre-made appetizers like frozen spring rolls!
When you’re short on time or creativity, heading to the frozen section of your grocery store and picking up a package of spring rolls is an easy solution to putting together a crowd-pleasing appetizer or quick snack without much effort.
While many cooking methods exist to prepare spring rolls, these air fryer spring rolls are perhaps the easiest and healthiest! Put away your deep fryers and baking sheets, and get healthier frozen spring rolls in the air fryer in no time!
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Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Frozen Spring Rolls
- Healthier: Air frying the spring rolls makes them crispy without deep frying.
- Crispy Outside and Tender Inside: The air fryer’s circulating air creates a crispy, golden exterior and tender, flavorful interior.
- Easy Cleanup: Air frying eliminates the spattery mess of deep-frying or pan-frying.
- Versatile: These spring rolls can be served as appetizers or part of a larger dinner with delicious dipping sauces like sweet chili sauce, peanut sauce, or soy sauce.
Ingredients and Notes
- Frozen Spring Rolls: Any frozen spring rolls will work. I like the vegetable spring rolls from Trader Joe’s. But use what you have.
- Oil of Choice: I prefer using a high-heat oil such as avocado. However, I don’t recommend using a cooking spray as it can slowly damage your air fryer basket.
See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact amounts.
Substitutions and Variations
- Spring Rolls: Use your favorite variety of spring rolls. Vegan, vegetarian, and meat options all work. This recipe also works for frozen egg rolls!
- Oil: Any high-heat oil will work well in this recipe. Avocado oil, grapeseed oil, and sesame oil are my favorites.
Types of Air Fryers to Use
All you need is your air fryer! Here are a few of my favorites if you want to add this handy appliance to your collection.
- Go Wise 5.8 Qt Air Fryer: A great all-around medium-size air fryer for families.
- Dash Air Fryer: A small compact air fryer that doesn’t take up a lot of cabinet or countertop space. Great for small jobs.
- Ninja Foodi: My new favorite appliance! This does it all! It has an excellent air fryer basket that is a good size for a family, and it also serves as an instant pot and slow cooker!
How to Make Frozen Spring Rolls in the Air Fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 400° Fahrenheit. While the air fryer is preheating, brush the frozen spring roll wrappers with oil on each side.
- Place the spring rolls in a single layer in the basket. Cook for 4 minutes.
- Flip the spring rolls and cook for another 4 minutes on the other side or until golden brown. Place on a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb the excess oil.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
FAQS
No, you do not need to thaw the spring rolls before air frying them. To get the best results, keep them frozen.
If your air fryer isn’t pre-heated, your spring rolls might need more cooking time. Another problem that can occur is if your spring rolls are too crowded in the basket. Make sure you give them space so the air can circulate and heat them on all sides. Also, be sure to flip the spring rolls halfway through cooking time. All air fryers are different. The bake time will vary depending on your model. Refer to your owner’s manual for the best estimate of time.
The cooking time for spring rolls in the air fryer can vary depending on the spring rolls’ size, the air fryer’s brand and model, and the desired level of crispiness. However, as a general guideline, spring rolls typically take about 8 to 12 minutes to cook in an air fryer at 375-400° Fahrenheit.
Spring rolls are an Asian appetizer consisting of thin flour or rice wrappers filled with various fillings.
Spring rolls use a thin flour or rice wrapper, while egg rolls are made with thicker, crispier wrappers. In addition, spring rolls are typically vegetarian or vegan, while egg rolls often have meat in the filling.
Expert Tips
- Place the spring rolls in a single layer in the air fryer basket to circulate the hot air evenly. Do not stack or overlap.
- Adjust the cooking time as needed. Depending on the size of your spring rolls, you may need to increase or decrease the time. For larger spring rolls, increase the cooking time to 10 minutes. For smaller spring rolls, reduce the time to 6-7 minutes.
- You can use this same method to prepare frozen egg rolls.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce! You can opt for a red chili sauce for something spicy, a creamy peanut sauce for something mild, soy sauce mixed with garlic for something simple, sweet and sour sauce, or whatever dipping sauce you enjoy!
For a larger meal, pair these spring rolls with a delicious Asian main course or other sides. Check out these 35 Asian vegan recipes for plenty of ideas!
Storage
Refrigerator: Store these spring rolls in an air-tight container for up to 2 days.
Freezer: I don’t recommend freezing them again.
Reheat: Air fry for 5 minutes at 400 degrees.
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How to Make Frozen Spring Rolls in the Air Fryer
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Ingredients
- 10 ounce box of frozen spring rolls
- 2 teaspoon avocado oil or other neutral oil
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- While air fryer is preheating, brush the frozen spring rolls with oil on each side.
- Place the spring rolls in the basket in a single layer, and cook for 4 minutes.
- Flip the spring rolls and cook for an additional 4 minutes on the other side.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Notes
- Place the spring rolls in a single layer to circulate the hot air evenly. Do not stack or overlap in the air fryer basket. Placing them in a single layer will allow them to cook evenly on all sides.
- Adjust the cooking time as needed. Depending on the size of your spring rolls, you may need to adjust the cooking time. Increase the cooking time to 10 minutes; for smaller spring rolls, decrease the time to 6-7 minutes.
- Make the spring rolls in batches. That way, you don’t end up with more spring rolls than you can eat. These taste best when enjoyed fresh out of the air fryer.
- Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer for 5 minutes.
Tara
Oh yum! I love how you used the air fryer to cook the spring rolls! And in only 10 minutes too! Such a wonderful texture.
Jenny
What a great way to get really crispy spring rolls! Flipping them halfway through was a helpful tip that made them evenly cooked and crispy on all sides.
Beth
This recipe is perfect for our gatherings, so quick and easy too. I can’t wait to make spring rolls for an appetizer for our next gathering. Perfect crispness and very tasty!
Nathan
I’ve always been a bit intimidated to make spring rolls at home, but it seems so easy to do it in the air fryer. Can’t wait to try it out for myself!