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Plate of crispy vegetable spring rolls served with dipping sauce.

Crispy Vegetable Spring Rolls

Deliciously crispy spring rolls filled with a mix of crunchy vegetables, perfect for a snack or party appetizer.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Vegetarian
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the filling
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage Mix of crunchy vegetables.
  • 1 cup shredded carrots Mix of crunchy vegetables.
  • 1 piece bell pepper, thinly sliced Mix of crunchy vegetables.
  • 3 to 4 pieces green onions, sliced Mix of crunchy vegetables.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger (optional) Adds flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce For seasoning.
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil (or a neutral oil)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water For sealing the rolls.
  • to taste salt and pepper
For frying
  • oil for frying Heat oil to about 350 F.
  • spring roll wrappers (thawed if frozen) Thin wrappers for the rolls.

Method
 

Cooking the filling
  1. Heat a pan with a little oil. Add garlic and ginger, stir for about 20 seconds.
  2. Add cabbage, carrots, and bell pepper. Stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
  3. Add soy sauce, a pinch of salt and pepper, and green onions. Turn off the heat.
Cooling the filling
  1. Spread the filling on a plate or tray to cool. Dab with a paper towel if it looks watery.
Rolling the spring rolls
  1. Set up your rolling station with damp wrappers, cornstarch paste, and filling.
  2. Place one wrapper like a diamond. Put 2 tablespoons of filling near the bottom corner.
  3. Fold the bottom over the filling, fold in the sides snugly, then roll up. Brush the top corner with the cornstarch paste and seal.
Cooking methods
  1. For frying: Heat oil in a deep pan to about 350 F and fry 3 to 5 rolls at a time for 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. For baking: Brush or spray the rolls lightly with oil, place on a baking sheet, and bake at 425 F for about 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. For air frying: Preheat air fryer and spray rolls, then air fry at 380 F for 8 to 12 minutes.

Notes

Spring rolls can be prepped ahead by making the filling or rolling them in advance. Store in the fridge or freezer for future use. Serve with dipping sauces like sweet chili sauce, soy sauce with rice vinegar, peanut sauce, or sriracha mayo.