This guide to How To Cook Frozen Egg Rolls In The Air Fryer will help speed up the process of making a quick snack/appetizer. With the below tips, notes, and tricks, you’ll have crispy frozen air fried egg rolls every time. Simply pair them with your favorite dipping sauce, and they’re ready to go!

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The below guide to how to cook frozen egg rolls in the air fryer answers questions like, “How long do you cook frozen egg rolls in an air fryer?” and “How to cook frozen egg rolls in the air fryer Ninja?”. This guide ensures prepping appetizers like frozen egg rolls is a breeze.

Create a quick meal by combining these other frozen food recipes: Seasoned Tater Tots (Frozen), Frozen Burgers in Air Fryer, and Bagel Bites (Air Fryer) Frozen & Homemade.

Best Store-Bought Frozen Egg Rolls

If you’re unsure of the best frozen egg rolls for air fryer, consider purchasing one of the top choices below. These are listed in no particular order.

  1. Minh Mini Chicken Egg Rolls
  2. PAGODA Frozen Crunchy Crispy Pork Egg Rolls
  3. P.F. Chang’s Chicken Egg Rolls (or Vegetable Egg Rolls)
  4. Chung’s Chicken Egg Rolls
  5. Fusia Chicken Egg Rolls

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Easy – You only need a few ingredients and steps to create this how to cook frozen egg rolls in the air fryer recipe, and you’ll have a delicious appetizer ready in no time!
  • Healthier – Most restaurants deep-fry their egg rolls, while this version only uses a light spray of oil to crisp up the outside of the rolls.
  • Two ingredients – The best part about learning how to cook frozen egg rolls in the air fryer is you that only need two ingredients: egg rolls and avocado oil spray!
  • Crispy every time – Heating the egg rolls from frozen in the air fryer ensures a crispy outside and soft inside every time.
  • Use any egg roll brand – You can choose your favorite frozen store-bought egg rolls for this recipe.

Ingredients & Substitutions

Overhead image of ingredients needed to make air fryer frozen egg rolls.
  • Frozen Egg Rolls: Any full-size egg roll can be used for this recipe (see section above for more info on specific brands. It’s essential not to thaw the egg rolls before cooking, as it helps keep them from getting soggy.

Complete list of ingredients and amounts is located on the recipe card below.

How to Make Frozen Egg Rolls in the Air Fryer

Quick Overview

  • Preheat air fryer.
  • Add egg rolls and oil.
  • Air fry.

Step by Step Instructions

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Avoid thawing the egg rolls before beginning this how to cook frozen egg rolls in the air fryer recipe.

Don’t skip the second oil spray, as it will crisp up the bottom of the egg rolls.

Step 1: Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes.

Step 2: Place the frozen egg rolls in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not touching each other. If desired, lightly spray the egg rolls with oil.

Step 3: Air fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 6-7 minutes.

Step 4: After the first 6-7 minutes, flip the egg rolls over and spray them with oil again. Continue to air fry for another 6-7 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, or until the egg rolls are crispy and golden brown.

Recipe Serving Suggestions

Garnish this how to cook frozen egg rolls in the air fryer recipe with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and a bowl to the side of your favorite dipping sauce. I love serving these egg rolls with other Asian-inspired recipes. Here are a few ideas:

Expert Tips

  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer. One of the secrets to this how to cook frozen egg rolls in the air fryer recipe is to place frozen egg rolls in the basket with plenty of space. With enough space between the egg rolls, they can become perfectly crispy.
  • Use spray oil. Spray oil allows you to better control the amount of oil used on each egg roll and coats the egg rolls more evenly than other methods of adding oil.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. These egg rolls are delicious with sweet and sour sauce, sweet chili sauce, or any dipping sauce you prefer!

Additions & Variations

  • Mini Egg Rolls: Air fry the mini egg rolls for 8-10 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, flipping halfway through. They may require less time, depending on how small they are. They will be golden brown and have a crunchy outside when ready.
  • Spring Rolls: Check out my Air Fryer Frozen Spring Rolls recipe!
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Recipe FAQs

How long do I cook frozen egg rolls in the air fryer?

When considering how long to cook egg rolls in air fryer, it’s important to note whether you’re using full-size or mini egg rolls. It will take about 12 minutes (six on each side) to cook full-size egg rolls and about 8 minutes (four on each side) for mini rolls.

What temperature do you cook frozen egg rolls?

I recommend air-frying egg rolls at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Should frozen egg rolls be thawed before cooking?

Skip thawing before air fryer egg rolls, as they can lose their shape and become soggy. Instead, follow the notes above for air fryer frozen egg rolls time and temp to keep the egg rolls crispy.

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Air Fryer Frozen Egg Rolls

5 from 13 votes
This guide to How To Cook Frozen Egg Rolls In The Air Fryer will help speed up the process of making a quick snack/appetizer. With the below tips, notes, and tricks, you’ll have crispy frozen air fried egg rolls every time. Simply pair them with your favorite dipping sauce, and they’re ready to go!
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • full size frozen egg rolls*
  • avocado oil spray

Instructions 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes.
  • Place the frozen egg rolls in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not touching each other. If desired, lightly spray the egg rolls with oil.
    full size frozen egg rolls*, avocado oil spray
  • Air fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 6-7 minutes.
  • After the first 6-7 minutes, flip the egg rolls over and spray them with oil again. Continue to air fry for another 6-7 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, or until the egg rolls are crispy and golden brown.
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Notes

  • Frozen Egg Rolls: Any full-size egg roll can be used for this recipe (see section above for more info on specific brands. It’s essential not to thaw the egg rolls before cooking, as it helps keep them from getting soggy.
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer. One of the secrets to this how to cook frozen egg rolls in the air fryer recipe is to place frozen egg rolls in the basket with plenty of space. With enough space between the egg rolls, they can become perfectly crispy.
  • Use spray oil. Spray oil allows you to better control the amount of oil used on each egg roll and coats the egg rolls more evenly than other methods of adding oil.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. These egg rolls are delicious with sweet and sour sauce, sweet chili sauce, or any dipping sauce you prefer!
  • Mini Egg Rolls: Air fry the mini egg rolls for 8-10 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, flipping halfway through. They may require less time, depending on how small they are. They will be golden brown and have a crunchy outside when ready.
  • Spring Rolls: Check out my Air Fryer Frozen Spring Rolls recipe!
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Nutrition

Serving: 1egg roll | Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 230mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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