Homemade Egg Rolls

This was one of the easiest Homemade Egg Rolls to make in my own kitchen I was actually super happy with how they came out and they were easier than I thought how to make them.

I have made them several different ways now with the basic dough and changed up the fillings to what we like.

The noodles inside along with cabbage and whatever meats or seafood make these eggrolls unique every time I make them

I love the easy dipping sauce it really makes a big wow factor when they are still hot to have a bit of sweetness to dip these in.

Again there is nothing complicated to them once you see the photos, it's will ease your mind into wow those aren't difficult to give you the incentive to make your own.

I never go to restaurants to buy them they always seemed too greasy and these can be air fried, baked, or deep-fried.

I love to make all kinds of Asian food one of our other favorites is Bourbon Chicken and Easy Stir-Fried Rice both perfect to serve with these eggrolls.

Scroll down and check out this easy recipe to make in your own kitchen, even my husband said they were better than any others he has ever eaten!

these are a homemade fried egg roll with an orange pineapple dipping sauce

pork filled fried homemade egg rolls in a white dish cooling

Calling All Egg Roll Lovers!

Simple to make and any filling can be used.

I made a simple cabbage and seafood egg roll but the skies the limit.

Everything from sweet to savory, fried, baked or air fried what could be better?

there ae 3 homemade egg rolls on a white plate

Fried or Air Fry Tips

let brown on one side before you turn them when pan frying, however, air frying will evenly brown them without turning
always cook them seam side down
when air frying brush them on the outside both sides with olive oil or cooking spray oil
drain fried in oil egg rolls on paper towels
use either cooking method for reheating in the air fryer for 2 minutes or bake in the oven wrapped in foil for 5 minutes at 400 degrees
store leftovers in wrapped foil or parchment paper in airtight containers

The Egg Roll Wrapper Dough

Keep the dough covered with plastic wrap or a damp towel to keep it from drying out after dividing the dough into 16 pieces.

You can roll them out and stack them between wax paper also.

Keeping the dough covered will keep the dough from drying out while you are rolling and filling them.

these are egg rolls all rolled up ready for frying

The Filling

Egg roll fillings can be whatever you want it to be all vegetables, mixed with meats or even rice, meat, beans, and vegetables.

Don't be afraid to add whatever you like to the pan but I find it much easier to finely chop everything and they're easier to fill.

Below you will find many filling suggestions.

Chopping Fresh Vegetables

Slice the cabbage thinly before adding it to the food processor, it will cook faster and will be much
easier to stuff the wrappers with.

The carrot will cut evenly when you put them in the processor so no need to cut them.

If you're in a hurry you can substitute a bag of coleslaw already chopped in the supermarket instead of using fresh cabbage.

Suggestions for Filling Egg Rolls

(all meats must be cooked first)

cabbage
carrots
onion of any kind
chopped artichoke hearts
garlic
mushrooms
shredded zucchini
grated cauliflower
stir fry bagged mixes
water chestnuts
roasted pork, beef, venison, chicken, ground beef, ground turkey, ground pork, leftover chopped steak, chopped ham
cooked shrimp, scallops, crab, lobster

Other Kinds of Fillings:

Cooked chicken ham and cheese
Chopped tomato, basil, mozzarella, and pepperoni
Corned beef, thousand island dressing, sauerkraut
Black beans, cabbage, taco sauce
Dessert wrappers: any kind of pie filling
Leftover mac and cheese
Leftover chili
Breakfast scrambled egg, bacon, and cheddar
Just cheese

these are the raw eggrolls ready for frying

Ingredients I use to Make Homemade Egg Rolls

scroll down to the printable recipe card for exact measurements

Homemade Egg Roll Wrapper Recipe:

large egg, lightly beaten (and 1 more beaten egg set aside for sealing)
flour
salt
very cold water

Filling Recipe:

cooked ground beef, pork, chicken, ground turkey, steamed scallops, lobster, crab or shrimp
finely chopped cabbage
finely minced carrots I put both cabbage and carrots in the food processor
angel hair pasta
salt to taste
black ground pepper
cayenne pepper for heat or freshly grated ginger
Any kind of oil for frying

Rolling the Wrappers

When rolling out the dough into squares, brush the entire rim with eggwash before filling this will seal the edges perfectly.

Place the filling in the center of the dough.

Then start from the top and roll forward tucking in the sides and seam side down.

Set the rolls on a floured baking sheet until all of them are filled and completed for cooking.

this is raw eggroll dough in 16 pieces ready for filling

Cooking Methods

Bake at 400 degrees brushing with butter on the outside until browned
Air fry at 390 degrees on oil-sprayed foil for 11 minutes and check to see if they are browned.
Deep fry using any oil deep fry in a wok or deep frying pan at 350 degrees.

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Easier Than I Thought

Can I just tell you not to be afraid to tackle these they really were super simple to make?

They taste 100 times better than any restaurant style, you can make them to your liking and they really are addicting and so easy to make!