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Crispy Homemade Fried Egg Rolls: Better Than Restaurant Style

A stack of golden brown, crispy fried egg roll appetizers piled on a white plate.
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Make restaurant-quality crispy egg rolls at home. This recipe delivers a perfectly golden, crunchy wrapper filled with a savory, juicy mixture of seasoned pork and fresh vegetables. This is a satisfying appetizer or main dish that beats takeout.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 4 ounces bean sprouts
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 18 egg roll wrappers
  • Vegetable oil, for deep frying
  • Water, for sealing

Instructions

  1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add carrot, cabbage, mushrooms, and bean sprouts to the skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  3. Stir in garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute more. Remove filling from heat and let it cool completely before rolling.
  4. Place one egg roll wrapper on a clean, dry surface with a corner pointing toward you (diamond shape).
  5. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the cooled filling onto the bottom third of the wrapper.
  6. Fold the bottom corner up over the filling. Fold the left and right sides inward over the filling.
  7. Roll the wrapper tightly upward toward the top corner. Moisten the top corner edge with a little water to seal the roll closed. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
  8. Pour vegetable oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to a depth of about 2 inches. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
  9. Carefully place 3 or 4 egg rolls into the hot oil, ensuring you do not overcrowd the pot. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are deep golden brown and crisp.
  10. Remove egg rolls with tongs and place them on a wire rack set over paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • For a lighter option, you can bake these egg rolls. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray the assembled rolls with cooking spray and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
  • You can substitute the ground pork with ground chicken or use only vegetables for a vegetarian filling.
  • These are excellent for freezer meals. Place assembled, uncooked rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze until solid. Transfer frozen rolls to a freezer bag. Fry or bake directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.

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