35-Minute Crispy Golden Egg Rolls That Disappear Fast
Crispy Golden Brown Egg Rolls are perfect for your next easy appetizer win or game day snack. These homemade egg rolls are filled with ground meat, cabbage, carrots, and savory seasonings, then fried to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 egg rolls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or ground pork
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
- Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the Filling: In a large skillet, cook ground meat over medium heat until browned.
- Add the Veggies: Toss in cabbage, carrots, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger. Cook 3–4 minutes until veggies soften.
- Cool and Wrap: Let mixture cool. Place a spoonful on each egg roll wrapper, roll tightly, and seal edges with beaten egg.
- Fry Until Crispy: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry 3–4 rolls at a time until golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Drain on paper towels and serve hot with dipping sauces.
Notes
- Let the filling cool before wrapping to prevent soggy wrappers.
- Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature.
- Serve immediately for the crispiest texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg