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Chinese Chicken Egg Rolls with an American Fusion Twist and Homemade Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce

These crispy air fryer egg rolls are stuffed with tender chicken, fresh veggies, and seasoned soy-garlic flavor, paired with a tangy homemade sweet and sour sauce. A fusion twist that's better than takeout!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 20 egg rolls
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Air fryer

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Cooked chicken shredded
  • 0.5 cup Zucchini diced small
  • 0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes chopped
  • 0.5 cup Shredded cabbage
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
  • 8 Egg roll wrappers
  • Cooking spray for air frying

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in chicken, zucchini, tomatoes, cabbage, soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  • Set filling aside. Place egg roll wrapper on surface, add filling to center, fold sides and roll tightly. Repeat.
  • Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray egg rolls with cooking spray.
  • Arrange egg rolls in air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Remove golden egg rolls and serve hot with sweet and sour dipping sauce.

Notes

Use pre-cooked chicken and pre-shredded cabbage to speed up prep. Freeze leftovers for a quick snack later.