Southwest Egg Rolls - Easy Budget Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is the best oil to fry egg rolls in? ›

Peanut oil is great for frying egg rolls as it has a high smoking point and provides a nutty flavor. If you don't have it on hand, you can use canola or corn oil. Do not use oils like sesame oil or olive oil, as they are not good candidates for deep-frying due to their low smoking point.

Remove All Excess Moisture: You don't want any excess moisture in the filling because it can make your egg rolls soggy! Soggy egg rolls can easily tear, resulting in a waste of time and effort! Taste before Wrapping: Make sure to taste your filling before wrapping your rolls to ensure they are seasoned to your liking!

For best results, warm your oven up to 375 degrees and arrange your frozen egg rolls on top of a wire rack placed on a baking sheet. The rack ensures that the heat reaches the rolls on all sides for the crispiest exterior possible. Bake for 20 minutes, turning each egg roll over halfway through.

We use an egg wash (1 beaten egg and 1 tablespoon water) to seal our egg rolls. However, our vegetarian egg roll can become a vegan egg roll if you use a cornstarch slurry as a sealer (in addition to eggless wrappers).

Keep Oil at 350˚F – If the temperature drops too low, the egg rolls will be soggy and oily. If it's too hot, they will burn before the filling is cooked through. Ensure the oil does not drop below 325F.

Cool your rolls on a wire rack instead of a paper towel or plate. Regardless of whether you air fried, deep-fried, or baked your egg rolls, do not let them cool on a paper towel or plate. Instead, use a pair of tongs to set the egg rolls on a raised cooling rack with a baking sheet underneath it.

Freeze for up to 4 months. To cook the frozen egg rolls, just add them straight to the hot oil from frozen and cook an extra 1 ½ minutes longer than normal, for about 4-5 minutes total. Or if baking, add an extra 5 minutes to the bake time from frozen.

Classic egg rolls are fried, savory rolls wrapped in a wheat flour wrapper. They are filled with cabbage, carrots, onions, and sometimes chopped roasted pork. The fried skin of an egg roll has little crackly bubbles that are crisp and fun to eat. The name is a misnomer since there are no eggs in egg rolls!

Gently drop egg rolls into the oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Once egg rolls are done place them on a paper towel-lined sheet tray. The paper towels will help absorb some of the excess oil and prevent them from getting soggy.

Egg rolls pair well with sweet chili sauce, sriracha, Chinese hot mustard, keto teriyaki sauce, sweet and sour sauce, homemade egg roll dip sauce, and Chinese plum sauce. These sauces provide a balance of sweet, spicy, savory, and sour flavors that complement the egg roll filling.

Can I roll egg rolls ahead of time? ›

To assemble egg rolls ahead of time, roll them in egg roll wrappers, place in an airtight container, covering them with a damp cloth before applying the lid. Refrigerate for a few hours. Cooked egg rolls can also be made ahead of time, then reheated in an air fryer or hot skillet until toasted again on all sides.

roll up wrap tightly to enclose filling, sealing roll with top flap. Make sure that you moisten every seam of the rolls with water and press them together until they 'stick'. Double wrap the egg rolls to ensure that they bake crispy and are more sturdy.

For a lighter, slightly shinier sheen with a softer crust, use milk or heavy cream. For a firmer, lighter crust with little shine, use only the egg white and water. For a darker, richer hue, use only the egg yolk.

Once You've fried your eggrolls - place them on a rack set above a baking sheet and pop in the oven for 3-5 minutes. Remove egg rolls from oven and place on a paper towel lined plate to cool. This will help remove any more oil off of the rolls before eating.

Extra-virgin olive oil is most popular, and yields a satisfyingly crunchy bottom that will soak up luscious flavor. To use olive oil to fry an egg, heat it in a shallow pan and crack eggs directly into the oil once it starts to heat and slightly bubble.

Oils with higher smoke points are ideal for deep frying because they can withstand higher temperatures without burning. Some common oils with high smoke points include peanut oil, canola oil, and safflower oil. These oils are suitable for high-heat cooking and provide a crispy texture to fried foods.

Fry the dough in vegetable oil for the best results.

Vegetable oil and shortening are popular options; canola oil is considered a little healthier, and lard is traditionally used by many Native Americans. Frying with lard—If using lard to fry the bread, make sure that you use about 2 1/2 cups of lard instead of the 3 cups of vegetable oil.