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Crispy Homemade Pork Egg Rolls

A stack of perfectly golden brown, crispy fried egg roll appetizers piled high on a white plate.
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Make restaurant-style egg rolls at home. These rolls feature a savory pork and vegetable filling wrapped in crispy shells, perfect as an appetizer or party snack. You can fry or bake them.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 4 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for filling)
  • 1 package egg roll wrappers
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for sealing)
  • Vegetable oil for frying or cooking spray for baking/air frying

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the ground pork and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and white pepper to the pork. Cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add the shredded cabbage, carrots, green onions, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables soften slightly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and let the filling cool completely.
  4. Set up your assembly station: cooled filling, egg roll wrappers, and the beaten egg in a small bowl.
  5. Place one wrapper on a clean surface with a corner pointing toward you. Brush the edges of the wrapper lightly with the beaten egg.
  6. Place about 2 tablespoons of the cooled filling near the bottom corner.
  7. Fold the bottom corner up over the filling. Fold the left and right corners inward over the filling.
  8. Roll the package tightly upward toward the top corner. Brush the final top corner with egg to seal the roll completely. Repeat with remaining filling and wrappers.
  9. To fry: Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the egg rolls in batches for 3 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  10. To bake or air fry: Lightly spray the assembled rolls with cooking spray. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway, or air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
  11. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce. These rolls are great for meal planning and can be frozen before cooking.

Notes

  • For a lighter option, consider using chicken breast instead of pork.
  • If you are planning for entertaining, these freeze well before the final cooking step. Thaw them completely before baking or frying.
  • If you are looking for low-carb meal planning ideas, consider making an Egg Roll in a Bowl instead of using wrappers.

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