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Air fryer spring rolls with sweet chilli sauce - Cook Simply

Air fryer spring rolls [super easy]

5 from 2 votes
These pork and vegetable air fryer spring rolls are so tasty and crispy - much better than takeout, and healthier, too.
Servings 15 spring rolls
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 500 g pork mince
  • 400 g mushroom stir-fry vegetable packet
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons ginger puree
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese rice wine
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil more if brushing the tops
  • 2 tablespoons cornflour cornstarch, divided
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 15 spring roll wrappers more if you have extra filling
  • Vegetable oil spray

Instructions

  • Mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce and Chinese rice wine in a small bowl.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for around 30 seconds, then add the pork mince.
  • Stir-fry for a few minutes, then add the mushroom stir-fry vegetables. Cook until the vegetables begin to soften, around 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cornflour and the sauce mixture. Turn down the heat and cook for a further minute until there's no liquid left. The filling shouldn't be watery. If it still is, sprinkle in a little more cornflour.
  • Drain off any fat from the pork by tipping the filling into a sieve or spooning it off. This keeps the spring rolls crisp rather than greasy.
  • Cool the filling by spreading it on a baking sheet and putting it in the fridge for 15 minutes.
  • Once cool, mix 1 tablespoon of cornflour with the water to make a slurry for sealing.
  • Lay a spring roll wrapper on a clean surface in a diamond shape, keeping the rest under a damp tea towel so they don't dry out.
  • Place a spoonful of filling near the bottom corner, leaving space on either side. Don't overfill.
  • Fold the bottom corner over the filling, fold in the sides, and roll tightly towards the top corner.
  • Dab the cornflour slurry along the edges to seal. Set aside and repeat until the filling is used up.
  • Spray the air fryer basket with oil. Preheat to 200°c (390°F) for five minutes.
  • Spray or brush the tops of the spring rolls with a little oil. Place them in the basket in a single layer, without overcrowding. Cook in batches if needed.
  • Air fry at 200°c (390°F) for 5 minutes, then turn and oil the other side. Cook for another 4 to 5 minutes, checking so they don't burn, and a further 2 minutes if needed until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.

Video

Notes

  • Photo instructions on how to roll the spring rolls can be found in the main blog post.
  • The two keys to crispy spring rolls are a dry, drained filling and not overcrowding the basket. Drain the fat from the pork before cooling, cook in batches, and give each roll a light spray of oil. For a vegetarian version, leave out the pork and add more veg, mushrooms and vermicelli noodles. Freeze uncooked rolls for up to three months and cook from frozen at 180°c (350°F) for 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 529kcalCarbohydrates: 95.9gFat: 10.2gSaturated Fat: 1.8g
Author: cooksimply
Calories: 529kcal
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Chinese