Here’s a delicious and satisfying recipe for Crispy Golden Vegetable Rolls — packed with savory veggies, seasoned just right, and fried (or baked/air-fried) until golden and crunchy on the outside.
🥕 Crispy Golden Vegetable Rolls
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
🍽️ Makes: 10–12 rolls
🧂 Ingredients:
For the Filling:
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1 tbsp oil (vegetable or sesame)
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2 cups shredded cabbage (Napa or green)
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1 cup shredded carrots
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½ cup bean sprouts (optional)
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½ cup finely chopped green beans or bell pepper
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½ cup thinly sliced scallions
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
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1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
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1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water (to thicken)
For Wrapping:
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10–12 spring roll wrappers or egg roll wrappers
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1 tbsp flour + 1 tbsp water (for sealing paste)
For Frying or Baking:
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Oil for deep or shallow frying
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OR a light oil spray for baking/air frying
🔪 Instructions:
1. Make the Filling:
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Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
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Add cabbage, carrots, green beans, and any other veggies. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until just softened.
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Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper. Cook 1 more minute.
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Add cornstarch slurry and stir until mixture thickens slightly.
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Remove from heat. Cool completely before rolling.
2. Assemble the Rolls:
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Lay out a wrapper with a corner facing you (diamond shape).
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Place 2–3 tbsp of filling near the bottom corner.
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Fold up the bottom, then fold in both sides, and roll tightly.
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Seal the top corner with a dab of flour-water paste.
3. Cook the Rolls:
🛢️ To Fry:
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Heat oil in a deep pan (350°F / 175°C).
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Fry rolls in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden and crisp.
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Drain on paper towels.
🔥 To Bake:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Brush rolls lightly with oil or spray with cooking spray.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
🌬️ To Air Fry:
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Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
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Spray rolls with oil and cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
🥣 Dipping Sauce Ideas:
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Sweet chili sauce
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Soy sauce + vinegar + chili oil
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Peanut sauce
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Hoisin + sriracha mix