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Crispy Homemade Fried Egg Rolls: Better Than Restaurant Style

A stack of perfectly cooked, golden brown egg roll appetizers piled high on a white plate.
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Make classic, restaurant-style egg rolls at home. This recipe delivers golden, crispy wrappers and a savory, juicy filling that rivals takeout. It is an easy appetizer or dinner idea.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 (16 oz) package tri-color coleslaw mix
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, finely chopped or shredded (or ground pork)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 12–15 egg roll wrappers
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • Water, for sealing

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in the garlic and ground ginger. Cook briefly until fragrant.
  4. Add the coleslaw mix. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring often, until slightly wilted but still crisp.
  5. Add the cooked chicken, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for 2 more minutes.
  6. Remove the filling from the heat and let it cool slightly.
  7. Place one egg roll wrapper on a flat surface with a corner pointing toward you.
  8. Spoon filling into the center. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, fold in the sides, and roll tightly toward the top corner.
  9. Moisten the top edge of the wrapper with water and seal the roll closed.
  10. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
  11. Fry egg rolls in batches for 3–4 minutes, turning them as needed, until they are deeply golden brown and crisp.
  12. Transfer the finished egg rolls to paper towels to drain excess oil before serving hot.

Notes

  • For a different flavor, substitute the chicken with ground pork or use a vegetarian filling of mushrooms and shredded carrots.
  • If you want a lower-fat option, you can bake these at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes, brushing them lightly with oil first.
  • Serve these crispy egg rolls with sweet and sour sauce or a simple soy-vinegar dip.

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