Description
Golden Brown Egg Rolls are crispy on the outside, savory and customizable on the inside, perfect for a satisfying homemade snack or meal. Easily made with chicken, tofu, or veggies and fried to golden perfection.
Ingredients
2 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 cup cooked and shredded chicken or tofu
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
12 egg roll wrappers
Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add cabbage, carrots, green onions, and ginger; cook 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in chicken or tofu, soy sauce, and sesame oil; cook 2 more minutes, then remove from heat to cool.
- Lay one egg roll wrapper on a clean surface with a corner facing you. Spoon 2 tablespoons of filling into the center.
- Fold bottom corner over filling, fold in sides, then roll tightly. Seal edge with water. Repeat for remaining wrappers.
- Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep pot to 350°F. Fry egg rolls in batches for 3–4 minutes, turning until golden and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- Add sriracha or red pepper flakes for spicy egg rolls.
- Use mushrooms or bell peppers for vegetarian versions.
- Include cheese like mozzarella or cheddar for a melty surprise.
- Add pineapple or water chestnuts for a sweet-savory contrast.
- Swap egg roll wrappers for rice paper to make gluten-free egg rolls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
