Description
Delicious and crispy Air Fryer Copycat Panda Express Chicken Egg Rolls featuring a savory chicken and vegetable filling wrapped in golden, crunchy wrappers. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, these egg rolls are cooked to perfection in the air fryer for a healthier twist on the classic fried favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups Chicken Breast (finely chopped)
- 1 cup Cabbage (shredded)
- 1/2 cup Carrots (shredded)
- 1/2 cup Onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
Assembly
- 12 Egg Roll Wrappers
- Water (for sealing wrappers)
- Cooking Spray (for air fryer basket and egg rolls)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the finely chopped chicken breast until no longer pink, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute to release its aroma.
- Cook vegetables: Add shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, and diced onion to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables soften slightly, about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season and cool: Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil into the mixture. Continue cooking for another 2 minutes to blend flavors. Remove from heat and allow the filling to cool completely to prevent soggy wrappers.
- Assemble egg rolls: Lay one egg roll wrapper flat on a clean surface. Place approximately 2 tablespoons of the cooled filling in the center. Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling, tuck in the sides snugly, and roll tightly toward the top corner. Seal the edge with a dab of water to secure the roll.
- Preheat air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for best results and even cooking.
- Prepare basket: Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Arrange egg rolls in a single layer without overcrowding to ensure crispiness.
- Air fry egg rolls: Lightly spray the tops of the egg rolls with cooking spray. Cook them in the air fryer for 10 minutes, flipping them halfway through at about 5 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
- Cool and serve: Allow egg rolls to cool slightly before serving to avoid burns and to set the filling.
- Enjoy: Serve with your favorite dipping sauce such as sweet and sour sauce, soy sauce, or duck sauce for a flavorful bite.
Notes
- Ensure the filling is cool before wrapping to prevent the egg roll wrappers from becoming soggy.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary for even crisping.
- Use cooking spray lightly to achieve maximum crispness without excess oil.
- Customize the filling by adding mushrooms or bean sprouts for additional texture and flavor.
- Serve immediately after cooking for the best texture, though leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer for a few minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Keywords: Air fryer chicken egg rolls, Panda Express copycat, crispy egg rolls, Chinese appetizer, healthy fried snacks
