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Ready in only 20 minutes, this crispy egg roll recipe is the perfect appetizer or side to any Asian meal!

This egg roll recipe cut in half and stacked on a white plate.

The BEst Side!

We eat a ton of Asian food, and this egg roll recipe is one of my favorite appetizers or a side to complete any Asian dish!

We’ve made this recipe since I was young but now my girls make them all the time. They’re so simple and so delicious.

Why we love EGG ROLLS:

  • Quick! This is on the table in only 20 minutes.
  • Easy. Frying can be intimidating, but this best egg roll recipe is easy to fry!
  • Delicious. You may be resentful that we are showing you how to make egg rolls from home!

Egg Roll Ingredients

Shredded chicken in bowl for homemade egg rolls.
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil or use vegetable oil to saute the coleslaw 
  • 1 (16-ounce) package tri-color coleslaw mix or chop your own using green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots
  • 3 chicken breasts – A 6-ounce chicken breast will produce 1 cup of shredded chicken. Cook chicken in the crockpot or oven. You can substitute the chicken for shredded or ground beef, shredded or ground pork.
  • salt and black pepper add seasoning to taste
  • 1 (16-ounce) package egg roll wrappers – a paper-thin sheet of dough that fries up crispy
  • vegetable oil – Choose an oil that has a high smoking point. Peanut oil, vegetable oil, and canola oil are great choices. Don’t crowd the pan as too many egg rolls will lower the oil temperature too much.
  • Mixins. Add green onions or bean sprouts, mix in a dollop of peanut butter, soy sauce, or season with garlic and ginger to your favorite cabbage and carrot slaw mixture. 

Dipping sauce. Sweet and Sour Sauce or Teriyaki Sauce are our favorites for dipping the egg rolls into.

How to Make Egg Rolls

  1. FILLING. In a large saucepan, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 (16-ounce) package coleslaw and sauté until limp.
    • Add shredded chicken and sauté for 2–3 minutes, until well mixed. Season with salt and pepper and turn off the heat.
  2. ASSEMBLE. Place an egg roll wrapper in front of you, angled so it looks like a diamond.
    • Add ¼–⅓ cup slaw and chicken mixture horizontally across the middle of your egg roll wrapper.
    • Fold in the left and right sides of the wrapper, then roll up from the bottom to enclose the filling.
    • Add a little water to the edges of the wrapper to seal so it sticks.
  3. FRY. Fill a medium frying pan with ¾ inch oil and heat over medium-high heat to 350–375°F.
    • Working in batches if necessary, fry egg rolls in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides. Let drain on a paper towel lined plate.
  4. SERVE. Serve warm and with dipping sauces like soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, or Sweet and Sour Sauce.

Alternative Cooking Directions

  • Air fryer directions.
    • Lightly spray the air fryer basket with coconut or olive oil.
    • Place egg rolls in the basket and spray the wrappers with oil. Be sure they’re not touching. Cook at 350°F for 6-8 minutes.
  • Baking directions.
    • To do that, lightly coat them with cooking spray and place them, seam-side down on a greased baking sheet.
    • Bake at 425°F for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and enjoy!
Fried egg rolls stacked in baking dish.
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Egg Roll Recipe

By: Lil’ Luna
This egg roll recipe is the perfect appetizer or side to any Asian meal! They're filled with chicken and veggies and fried to perfection.
Servings: 16
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 20 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (16-ounce) package tri-color coleslaw mix
  • 3 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 (16-ounce) package egg roll wrappers
  • vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions 

  • In a large saucepan, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 (16-ounce) package coleslaw and sauté until limp.
  • Add shredded chicken and sauté for 2–3 minutes, until well mixed. Season with salt and pepper and turn off the heat.
  • Place an egg roll wrapper in front of you, angled so it looks like a diamond. Add ¼–⅓ cup slaw and chicken mixture horizontally across the middle of your egg roll wrapper.
  • Fold in the left and right sides of the wrapper, then roll up from the bottom to enclose the filling. Add a little water to the edges of the wrapper to seal so it sticks.
  • Fill a medium frying pan with ¾ inch oil and heat over medium-high heat to 350–375°F.
  • Working in batches if necessary, fry egg rolls in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides.
  • Serve warm and with dipping sauces like soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, or Sweet and Sour Sauce.

Video

Notes

Make ahead of time. Assemble the egg rolls up to 24 hours in advance and store covered in the refrigerator until ready to fry. 
Variations:
o Breakfast Egg Rolls: fill with Scrambled Eggs, Bacon and cheese
o Avocado Egg Rolls: fill with avocado, cheese and Bacon
o Southwest Egg Rolls: fill with chicken, spices, corn and beans
o Cherry Cheesecake Egg Rolls: fill with cherry pie filling and cream cheese
o Apple Pie Egg Rolls: fill with apple pie filling and ground cinnamon

Nutrition

Serving: 1roll, Calories: 72kcal, Carbohydrates: 0.04g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 27mg, Sodium: 50mg, Potassium: 157mg, Fiber: 0.003g, Sugar: 0.002g, Vitamin A: 13IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 2mg, Iron: 0.2mg

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

Recipe FAQ

  • Pan fry. Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a frying pan. Place the egg roll, seam side down, and fry each side until golden brown. Add more oil as needed to fry the remaining egg rolls.  
  • Deep fry. Use a deep fryer or a deep frying pan add 2 inches of oil and heat. If the oil is not hot enough then the egg roll will become saturated and create soggy egg rolls. Maintaining a temperature of about 270°F will produce the best cook. Once you add the egg rolls, fry for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown all over.
  • Place leftover egg rolls in an airtight container or wrapped tightly in aluminum foil. Refrigerate for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. 
  • Reheat. The microwave is the quickest, but the texture won’t be as crisp. Use the oven for a better result.
    • Preheat the oven to 350°F, spray a baking pan with cooking spray, put egg rolls on the pan, and place in the center of the oven.
    • If thawed, bake this egg roll recipe for 10 minutes turning halfway. If frozen, bake for 18-20 minutes. Flip rolls after 9-10 minutes.
  • Assemble the homemade egg rolls and keep them covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours until frying them.
  • Assemble the egg rolls, wrap each one with plastic wrap, and place them in a freezer-safe storage container.
  • Thaw them for pan frying. If deep frying, go straight from the freezer to the deep fryer.
  • Cook them on medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes before turning the heat up to 270°F and frying them to a golden brown.

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My name is Kristyn and I’m the mom of SIX stinkin’ cute kids and the wife to my smokin’ hot hubby, Lo. My mom’s maiden name is Luna, and I’m one of the many crafty “Lil’ Lunas” in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!

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128 Comments

  1. Penny Ray says:

    Delicious. Even my son said they were the best he had ever eaten. Thanks for the recipe.
    Penny Ray
    Warner Robins, Ga.

  2. Debbie Hargreaves says:

    5 stars
    Love egg rolls! This recipe sounds delicious and easy to make!
    I will use this recipe over and over again! Thanks!

  3. Cynthia says:

    5 stars
    Wonderful 😘😘😘

  4. Sha says:

    5 stars
    My mom loves making this egg roll recipe and it always turned out to be great and delicious. A fam favorite!

  5. jess says:

    5 stars
    who knew that egg rolls were this easy to make! thank you so much for sharing this amazing and quick recipe!

  6. Abby says:

    5 stars
    Made these as our appetizer for dinner and they were amazing! Perfectly crunchy on the outside and flavorful on the inside.

  7. Lea says:

    5 stars
    I love to add coarsley chopped water chestnuts to my egg rolls. I have also used fresh sausage in place of the shredded chicken (I cook the sausage and while it is still hot, add the coleslaw mix and chestnuts then let it cool completely before making the egg rolls). YUM!! I am definitely going to try shredded chicken next.

    1. Daryl Byers says:

      Thanks for sharing your recipe. I’m going to try it your way

    2. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Sounds delicious!!

  8. Sharina says:

    5 stars
    My grandma requested for this egg roll recipe and I had fun cooking it! It was cooked perfectly and turned out so scrumptious!

  9. Jade says:

    5 stars
    These are amazing. Adding to my list of favorite recipes of rolls!