Homemade Egg Rolls

You will be surprised how easy it is to make these homemade egg rolls loaded with flavorful filling and fried until crispy.

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Pork Egg Roll Recipe Ingredients
Homemade Egg Rolls Substitutions And Additions
How To Make Egg Rolls
How To Serve Home Made Egg Rolls
Pork Egg Rolls Storage
Why We Love This Recipe
Pork Egg Roll Recipe FAQs
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These homemade egg rolls are so easy to make and so delicious that you’ll never want to order delivery again. With a crispy wrapper and tasty filling of pork and veggies, these crave-able bundles are deep-fried to perfection and perfect for snacking.

Pork Egg Roll Recipe Ingredients

Homemade Egg Rolls raw ingredients that are labeled

There’s just something about biting into a fresh and crispy outer layer that gives way to a savory and flavorful filling.

The combination of ground pork, coleslaw, and a mix of delicious spices make for an irresistible taste that’s unique to these mouth-watering treats.

You’ll need:

2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
3½ cups of tricolor coleslaw mix
1½ teaspoons of minced garlic
¾ teaspoon of “squeeze tube” ground ginger
¾ pound of ground pork
2 teaspoons of soy sauce
1 teaspoon of pure sesame oil
½ teaspoon of salt
¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper
1 large egg
1 tablespoon of water
12 egg roll wrappers
3 cups of vegetable oil for frying

Homemade Egg Rolls Substitutions And Additions

PORK: You can substitute ground chicken or ground turkey for ground pork. You can also use shredded chicken or shredded pork instead of ground meat.

SHRIMP: For seafood lovers, shrimp is a fantastic addition. You can use cooked shrimp, roughly chopped, as a substitute for or in addition to the ground meat.

COLESLAW: You can substitute thinly sliced green cabbage for the tricolor coleslaw in this easy egg roll recipe.

GINGER: If you cannot find the squeeze tube of ginger, you can substitute ½ teaspoon of ground powdered ginger. You can also use chopped or shredded ginger.

WRAPPERS: If you can’t find traditional egg roll wrappers, don’t worry! You can use spring roll wrappers or rice paper sheets instead.

Keep in mind that rice paper needs to be soaked in warm water briefly to become pliable. The texture will be different, but it’s an exciting variation to explore.

How To Make Egg Rolls

The first step in making these delicious egg rolls at home is to prepare the filling. The combination of ground pork, veggies, and seasonings comes together quickly in your skillet.

Once the filling is prepared, you’ll wrap it in the egg roll wrappers and fry them to golden brown perfection. Follow our step-by-step instructions below.

OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS

If you don’t want to fry your egg rolls right away, you can arrange them on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper, cover them tightly with plastic, and store them in the fridge for up to one day.

STEP ONE: Add the two tablespoons of vegetable oil to a 10 to 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the tricolor coleslaw and sauté for about two minutes, stirring often, until the slaw is softened.

STEP TWO: Add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for another minute, then transfer to a large heat-safe mixing bowl.

STEP THREE: Add the ground pork to the skillet over medium-high heat, and cook for three to four minutes. Be sure to stir often to break up the pork while cooking.

STEP FOUR: Add the cooked pork to the large mixing bowl with the cooked slaw. Stir to combine.

cooked pork and cooked slaw combined in a bowl

STEP FIVE: Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper.

STEP SIX: Add the egg and tablespoon of water to a small bowl. Whisk to combine. Set it aside.

How To Roll Egg Rolls

STEP SEVEN: Lay one egg roll wrapper with the points making a diamond shape.

Use a pastry brush to paint the beaten egg wash around the outer edges of the wrapper.

STEP EIGHT: Measure 2½ tablespoons of pork mixture into the center of the wrapper.

STEP NINE: Fold the bottom point over the filling.

STEP TEN: Fold the two sides over the edge of the center, like a purse. Seal the corners of the purse by pinching the points of the edges together.

fold egg rolls by pitching the corners and edge together

STEP ELEVEN: Roll the bottom towards the top point. Use your fingers to make sure the top edges seal. Repeat for the remaining egg rolls.

PRO TIP:

If you need to, dip your fingers into the egg wash and run them along the edge of the wrapper to make a better seal.

STEP TWELVE: Add the three cups of oil to a 10 to 12-inch deep-sided skillet over medium-high heat. The oil should reach between 325 to 340°F.

Adjust the heat up or down to keep the oil temperature as consistent as possible.

PRO TIP:

Use a candy/oil thermometer to gauge the oil temperature properly.

STEP THIRTEEN: Line a 9×13 baking dish with paper towels to drain the excess oil from the egg rolls once cooked.

STEP FOURTEEN: Carefully add three egg rolls at a time to the hot oil, seam side down.

Cook for two to three minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer the cooked egg rolls to the paper towel-lined baking dish to drain. Serve immediately.

How To Serve Home Made Egg Rolls

They make a delicious appetizer and would be yummy served along with our homemade fried rice and sesame chicken.

What Sauce Goes With Egg Rolls?

Serve these savory rolls with your favorite dipping sauce, including sweet and sour sauce, plum sauce, or sweet chili sauce.

Two more delicious fried appetizers that we love are our fried pickles and fried zucchini.

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Pork Egg Rolls Storage

Whether you’re planning to enjoy them later or have leftovers, here’s how to store your delicious creations.

MAKE AHEAD: If you want to prepare your egg rolls in advance for a busy day or a special occasion, you can assemble them and store them in the refrigerator for a few hours before frying.

Lay them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, making sure they don’t touch each other. Cover the tray with plastic wrap to prevent them from drying out.

When you’re ready to enjoy them, simply heat the oil and fry them up. This way, you can have freshly cooked egg rolls with minimal effort when you need them.

IN THE FRIDGE: Store any leftover egg rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.

IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze the uncooked egg rolls for up to one month. Place the egg rolls on a baking sheet and then cover them with foil.

When you are ready to cook the egg rolls, carefully add the frozen egg rolls to the heated oil. You will need to add an extra 1½ to 2 minutes to the cooking time.

overhead shot of Homemade Egg Rolls on a plate

Why We Love This Recipe

There are plenty of reasons to adore these egg rolls, including:

CRISPY PERFECTION: These egg rolls achieve the ideal crispy texture that we all crave. The golden brown, crunchy exterior gives way to a flavorful and satisfying filling, making every bite a delightful experience.

RESTAURANT-QUALITY FLAVOR: One bite of these homemade egg rolls, and you’ll wonder why you ever ordered takeout. The combination of fresh ingredients, the right seasonings, and proper frying techniques result in a flavor that rivals your favorite Chinese restaurant.

Fried to crispy perfection, this homemade egg rolls recipe is much tastier than takeout. They are stuffed with a flavorful filling that you can customize to your liking and are quick and easy to make.

Pork Egg Roll Recipe FAQs

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

Egg rolls are usually filled with a coleslaw mix and pork, while spring rolls typically contain only cooked vegetables

What kind of hot oil is best for deep frying?

Fry only with oils that have a high smoking point. The smoking point is the temperature it takes for the oil to start to break down and smoke. Once it smokes, it’s not suitable for frying. Good oils to use are peanut oil, canola oil, sunflower oil, safflower oil, corn oil, or vegetable oil. On the other hand, olive oil is not a good oil to fry in.

Can I turn these into vegetarian egg rolls?

If you leave out the ground pork in the filling, you can turn these into a vegetarian version.

What is usually in an egg roll?

Egg rolls are usually made with meat and diced vegetables, wrapped in a flaky, fried shell.

Why do egg rolls not have eggs in them?

Traditionally, egg rolls had egg in the dough for the wrappers, hence the name. Now, eggs are generally not used in the dough, although the name remains the same.

Are egg roll wrappers the same as wonton wrappers?

Egg roll wrappers are just larger versions of wonton wrappers.

Why are my egg rolls so greasy?

You need to make sure that your frying oil is at the correct temperature. If it is too cold, the oil will seep into the egg rolls and make them greasy.

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Pork Egg Roll Recipe

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You will be surprised how easy it is to make these homemade egg rolls loaded with flavorful filling and fried until crispy.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Servings

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3½ cups tricolor coleslaw
1½ teaspoons minced garlic
¾ teaspoon “squeeze” ground ginger
¾ pound ground pork
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon pure sesame oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
12 egg roll wrappers
3 cups vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

Add the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to a 10 to 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tricolor coleslaw and saute for about 2 minutes, stirring often, until the slaw is softened.
Add the minced garlic and ginger. Saute for another minute, then transfer to a large heat-safe mixing bowl.
Add the ground pork to the skillet over medium-high heat, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Be sure to stir often to break up the pork while cooking.
Add the cooked pork to the large mixing bowl with the cooked slaw. Stir to combine.
Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper.
Add the egg and tablespoon of water to a small bowl. Whisk to combine. Set it aside.
Lay 1 egg roll wrapper with the points making a diamond shape. Use a pastry brush to paint the egg wash around the outer edges of the wrapper.
Measure out 2½ tablespoons of filling into the center of the wrapper.
Fold the bottom point over the filling.
Fold the 2 sides over the edge of the center, like a purse. Seal the corners of the purse by pinching the points of the edges together.
Roll the bottom towards the top point. Use your fingers to make sure the top edges seal. Repeat for the remaining egg rolls.
Add the 3 cups of oil to a 10 to 12-inch deep-sided skillet over medium-high heat. The oil should be between 325 to 340°F. Adjust the heat up or down to keep the oil temperature as consistent as possible.
Line a 9×13 baking dish with paper towels to drain the egg rolls once cooked.
Carefully add 3 egg rolls at a time to the oil, seam side down. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Transfer the cooked egg rolls to the paper towel-lined baking dish to drain. Serve immediately.

Notes

If you don’t want to fry your egg rolls right away, you can arrange them on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper, cover them tightly with plastic, and store them in the fridge for up to one day.
If you need to, dip your fingers into the egg wash and run them along the edge of the wrapper to make a better seal.
Use a candy/oil thermometer to gauge the oil temperature properly.

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