Description
These Crispy Chicken Egg Rolls combine tender shredded chicken with fresh cabbage, carrots, and flavorful seasonings, all wrapped in crisp golden egg roll wrappers. Perfectly fried to achieve a crunchy exterior and savory filling, these egg rolls make a delicious appetizer or snack to enjoy any time.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cabbage, finely shredded
- 1/2 cup carrots, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Assembly
- 10 egg roll wrappers
Cooking
- Oil for frying (enough to fill frying pan)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, finely shredded cabbage, grated carrots, chopped green onions, and minced garlic. Add the soy sauce and sesame oil, mixing thoroughly to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed.
- Assemble the egg rolls: Lay one egg roll wrapper flat on a clean surface. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the filling onto the center of the wrapper. Fold the sides inward over the filling, then carefully roll tightly from the bottom edge upwards to form a sealed egg roll. Repeat this process for all wrappers and filling.
- Heat the oil: Pour enough oil into a frying pan to submerge the egg rolls halfway and heat it over medium heat until hot but not smoking. To test, drop a small piece of wrapper into the oil; if it sizzles immediately, the oil is ready.
- Fry the egg rolls: Carefully place the assembled egg rolls seam-side down into the hot oil. Fry them, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes per batch depending on pan size.
- Drain and serve: Using tongs, remove the egg rolls from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot for the best crispness and flavor.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a splash of rice vinegar or a pinch of ginger to the filling mixture.
- Ensure the oil is at the right temperature to avoid greasy egg rolls; not hot enough oil will absorb more fat.
- Be careful when frying to avoid overcrowding the pan, which can reduce oil temperature.
- Egg rolls can be made ahead and frozen before frying; fry them directly from frozen, adding a minute or two to cooking time.
