These Pork egg rolls are a healthy rendition of a Chinese takeout favorite! Filled with a savory mixture of proteins and vegetables cooked in Asian spices and then wrapped in egg-based dough, egg rolls with pork are delicious and easy to make in the air fryer.
To complement these delights, I whip up a soy sauce-based dip, infused with a touch of Stevia, vinegar, grated ginger, and garlic, adding a burst of flavor necessary to offset the slight dryness that may result from air frying instead of deep frying.
Why should you try Pork Egg Rolls?
1. Indulging in an authentic Chinese-American feast at home is incomplete without pork egg rolls. I often allow myself one or two, depending on my daily points, and find them utterly delightful.
2. Their ease of preparation mirrors that of restaurant-style rolls, using leftovers from chop suey or other dishes to create a delicious meal. While I specifically purchase egg roll wrappers, I utilize whatever ingredients are on hand for the filling.
3. Let’s face it; you won’t find air-fried egg rolls in any Chinese restaurant. So go ahead, embrace this recipe, and treat yourself to a Chinese feast like no other.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Servings: Makes about 10 egg rolls (100 g. e/u)
4 WW Points Per Serving. You can view the recipe on the WW App here. (WW login required.)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup ground pork (225 g)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 cup finely chopped cabbage (90 g)
- 10 Round egg roll wrappers (80 g)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and soy sauce. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
2. Add the sliced yellow bell pepper, carrot, and finely chopped cabbage to the pork mixture. Stir until the vegetables are evenly distributed throughout the filling.
3. Assemble the Egg Rolls: Lay a round egg roll wrapper on a clean, dry surface with one corner pointing toward you. Place about 2 tablespoons of the filling in the center of the wrapper, forming a line.
4. Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling, tucking it tightly. Fold in the side corners towards the center, then roll the wrapper tightly away from you, sealing the top corner with a dab of water to secure the roll. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
5. Cook the Egg Rolls: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3 minutes. Lightly spray the egg rolls with cooking oil spray or brush them with a thin layer of oil.
6. Place the egg rolls in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they are not touching each other. Cook in batches if necessary. Air fry the egg rolls for 12-15 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time, until they are golden brown and crispy.
7. Prepare the Dipping Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, vinegar, stevia, grated ginger, minced garlic, and a teaspoon of sesame oil to make the dipping sauce. Serve: Once cooked, remove the egg rolls from the air fryer and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve the pork egg rolls hot with the prepared dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy your delicious homemade pork egg rolls as a tasty appetizer or snack!
Variations and Substitutions:
1. For those seeking substitutions, shrimp makes an excellent alternative to pork, adding a delightful twist to the traditional recipe. Alternatively, consider smoked ham or pork chops for a slightly smoky flavor.
2. While many recipes incorporate rice noodles, I omit them to keep the point count low and instead opt for ample cabbage. However, feel free to experiment with noodles if desired.
Tips and Tricks for Making Pork Egg Rolls:
1. Slice vegetables as thinly as possible, particularly carrots, to ensure they cook thoroughly and become tender within the rolls.
2. Seal the edges of the egg rolls tightly to prevent the filling from spilling out during frying. You can use a mixture of water and flour to seal the edges effectively.
Pork Egg Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 cup ground pork (225 g)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 cup finely chopped cabbage (90 g)
- 10 Round egg roll wrappers (80 g)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and soy sauce. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Add the sliced yellow bell pepper, carrot, and finely chopped cabbage to the pork mixture. Stir until the vegetables are evenly distributed throughout the filling.
- Assemble the Egg Rolls: Lay a round egg roll wrapper on a clean, dry surface with one corner pointing towards you. Place about 2 tablespoons of the filling in the center of the wrapper, forming a line.
- Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling, tucking it tightly. Fold in the side corners towards the center, then roll the wrapper tightly away from you, sealing the top corner with a dab of water to secure the roll. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Cook the Egg Rolls: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3 minutes. Lightly spray the egg rolls with cooking oil spray or brush them with a thin layer of oil.
- Place the egg rolls in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they are not touching each other. Cook in batches if necessary. Air fry the egg rolls for 12-15 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Prepare the Dipping Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, vinegar, stevia, grated ginger, minced garlic, and a teaspoon of sesame oil to make the dipping sauce. Serve: Once cooked, remove the egg rolls from the air fryer and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
