Description
Crispy Chicken Egg Rolls are golden-fried bites packed with seasoned chicken, crisp vegetables, and bold flavor. These homemade rolls are the perfect appetizer or snack—easy to prep, customizable, and ultra-satisfying.
Ingredients
- Ground Chicken: 1 pound – lean, flavorful protein
- Garlic: 3 cloves (minced) – aromatic depth
- Fresh Ginger: 1 tablespoon (grated) – bright and warming
- Green Cabbage: 2 cups (shredded) – adds crunch
- Carrots: 1 cup (shredded) – sweet and colorful
- Green Onions: 4 stalks (chopped) – fresh, mild flavor
- Soy Sauce: 3 tablespoons – savory richness
- Sesame Oil: 1 teaspoon – nutty finish
- Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon – binds the filling
- Egg Roll Wrappers: 12 – for crispy shells
- Vegetable Oil: For deep frying – high-heat cooking
- Flour + Water Paste: 2 tablespoons flour + 2 tablespoons water – seals rolls
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a wire rack with paper towels.
- Combine Ingredients: Sauté ground chicken until fully cooked. Add garlic, ginger, cabbage, carrots, and green onions. Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Let cool slightly.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lay out wrappers and keep sealing paste ready.
- Assemble the Dish: Add 2 tablespoons filling to each wrapper. Fold, roll tightly, and seal edges with paste.
- Cook to Perfection: Fry 3–4 rolls at a time for 3–4 minutes, turning halfway, until golden brown.
- Finishing Touches: Transfer to a rack to drain and cool slightly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- Don’t overfill rolls to prevent bursting.
- Cool filling before assembling to avoid soggy wrappers.
- Air fry or bake as a healthier alternative.
- Freeze uncooked rolls for quick future snacks.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg