Name: Easy Egg Rolls
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 20 egg rolls
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 package shredded coleslaw mix ((16 ounces)); ¼ pounds ground pork, pork sausage, or chicken; ¼ cup soy sauce; salt and pepper to taste; 1 egg (beaten); 1 package egg roll wrappers; 2 quarts light oil for frying ((such as canola, avocado, or vegetable oil))

Homemade Easy Egg Rolls

This homemade easy egg rolls recipe is easy! Use a bag of chopped cabbage, add a little ground pork, roll them up and fry them to perfection.

Prep30 min

Cook20 min

Total50 min

Serves20 egg rolls

Published 2 Sep 2021

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Homemade Easy Egg Rollsare filled with vegetables and pork and then fried to crispy perfection. They make an easy appetizer or side dish for any Asian-style meal.

I love a good egg roll.The combination of flavors and the crisp outer shell does something great for the taste buds. Making egg rolls at home is super easy and doesn’t take much effort. This recipe uses store bought egg roll wrappers that can be found in the refrigerator section of the produce aisle in most grocery stores.

Serve them as dinner or as apopular savory appetizer— just double the recipe to feed a bigger group!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These egg rolls havea perfectly crispy exterior and a flavorful, satisfying filling.
Rolling egg rolls can bea fun activityto do with family or friends.
The recipe usescommon ingredients you likely already have in your pantryor can easily find at your local grocery store.

Ingredients

Shredded Coleslaw Mix
Ground Pork, Pork Sausage, or Chicken
Soy Sauce
Egg
Egg Roll Wrappers
Light Oil for Frying–such as canola, avocado, or vegetable oil

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities

How to Make Easy Egg Rolls

Brown the meat and add the coleslaw mix, soy sauce, and seasonings.
Brush the beaten egg on the egg roll wrapper. Place the filling in the middle and roll.
Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or heavy skillet. Fry the egg rolls in batches.
Remove from the oil and place a tray lined with paper towel.

Recipe FAQs

Can I substitute the pork?

Of course! If you aren’t a fan of pork or you don’t have any on hand, you can substitute ground chicken, turkey, or shrimp, and they will turn out fabulous.

What is the difference between a spring roll and egg roll?

When you are buying wrappers, the terms spring roll and egg roll are used interchangeably. Sometimes, egg roll wrappers are a little thicker, though, so if you are picking between the two, pick the egg roll wrappers.

Can I freeze egg rolls?

Yes! Egg rolls can be frozen for up to four months, whether they are cooked or uncooked.

close up of an egg roll cut in half on a plate.

Expert Tips

Drain any excess moisture from the filling before adding it to the egg rolls.It will make the egg rolls soggy as they sit after cooking.
Don’t overfill the wrapperswith filling – they will be hard to seal.
Make sure your frying oil comes back up to temperature before adding your next batch of egg rolls.It helps them be crispy and perfect instead of greasy.

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Easy Egg Rolls

This egg roll recipe is easy! Use a bag of chopped cabbage, add a little ground pork, roll them up and fry them to perfection. You'll love them!

Ingredients

1 package shredded coleslaw mix ((16 ounces))

¼ pounds ground pork, pork sausage, or chicken

¼ cup soy sauce

salt and pepper to taste

1 egg (beaten)

1 package egg roll wrappers

2 quarts light oil for frying ((such as canola, avocado, or vegetable oil))

Instructions

Brown ground pork or sausage in large sauté pan or skillet.

Add coleslaw mix, soy sauce, and salt and pepper to taste.

Cook until the cabbage is wilted and cooked, about 3 minutes.

Let coleslaw mixture cool slightly, about 5 minutes, off the heat.

Brush beaten egg on 2 sides of egg roll wrapper.

Place a small amount of filling mixture in the middle of the wrapper and roll up according to the diagram on the wrapper package and roll it up, making sure edges are sealed.

In a large Dutch oven or a heavy-bottomed and high-sided skillet, add the oil and heat over medium to medium-high heat. Use a paddle thermometer to gauge the temperature.

Heat oil to 375 degrees F.

Working in batches, fry 6 or so egg rolls at a time, as to not over crowd the pan.

Use a spider strainer to remove the egg rolls from the oil and place them on a paper towel lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining egg rolls, working in batches.

Eat the egg rolls right away while still hot.

Notes

These are great dipped in sweet and sour sauce or sweet chili sauce. You can also prepare the egg rolls ahead of time and eat them later. If you do so, cook the filling, wrap the egg rolls, and store them in the fridge on a baking sheet covered with plastic wrap. For optimal freshness, they should be fried within 1-2 days. Make sure your oil comes back up to temperature before adding the next batch of egg rolls. Egg rolls freeze well! Heat them up in the oven or air fryer.

Nutrition

Calories85

Carbohydrates13

Cholesterol14

Fat2

Fiber0.4

Protein4

Saturated fat1

Sodium309

Sugar0.1