Crispy Chicken Egg Rolls
Golden and crunchy egg rolls filled with seasoned chicken, crisp cabbage, and carrots, fried to perfection and served with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Author: Ava
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 20 egg rolls
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-American
- Ground Chicken: 1 pound, savory protein base
- Cabbage: 2 cups shredded, adds crunch
- Carrots: 1 cup julienned, sweet balance
- Green Onions: 4 finely chopped, mild bite
- Garlic: 3 cloves minced, aromatic depth
- Ginger: 1 tablespoon grated, warm spice
- Soy Sauce: 3 tablespoons, umami richness
- Sesame Oil: 1 teaspoon, nutty aroma
- Salt and Black Pepper: to taste, balances flavors
- Egg Roll Wrappers: 20, crisp exterior
- Vegetable Oil: for frying, ensures golden crunch
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine Ingredients: In a skillet, cook chicken until no longer pink. Add cabbage, carrots, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Stir-fry until vegetables are tender-crisp. Cool slightly.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lay out wrappers, keeping extras under a damp cloth.
- Assemble the Dish: Place 2 tablespoons filling in center of wrapper, fold sides, roll tightly, and seal with flour-water paste.
- Cook to Perfection: Fry egg rolls in batches 3–4 minutes, turning until golden brown.
- Finishing Touches: Drain on a wire rack for maximum crispness.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, or spicy mustard.
Notes
- Wrapper Care: Keep wrappers covered to prevent drying.
- Filling Tip: Don’t overstuff to avoid tearing.
- Healthier Option: Brush with oil and bake at 400°F for 20 minutes or air fry at 375°F for 12–15 minutes.
- Storage: Freeze assembled rolls uncooked up to 2 months. Fry directly from frozen, adding 2 minutes cook time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
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