Air-fryer lumpia (recipe)

By The Health News Team | October 10, 2024

According to the latest U.S. Census, approximately 200,000 Filipino Americans live in San Diego County, often sharing their culture and cuisine at local, authentic restaurants. What's more, many Filipino dishes are a staple at San Diego parties and family gatherings.

Filipino cuisine embodies the history of generations of families who have passed down their recipes, including lumpia, one of the most widely known Filipino dishes. Derived from the Chinese spring roll, lumpia is made of thin pastry skin and filled with a savory mix. This air-fryer lumpia recipe is a perfect — healthier — starter for any occasion.

Air-fryer lumpia (recipe)

Prep time:

25 minutes

Total time:

40 minutes

Servings:

12 servings (2 rolls per serving)

Ingredients

24 egg roll wrappers
Vegetable oil
Sweet chili sauce, for serving

Filling

1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 cup carrots, minced
1/2 cup onions, minced
1/2 cup water chestnuts, minced
1/8 cup green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon chicken flavor bouillon
1/2 to 1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large egg

Egg wash

1 large egg
1 tablespoon water

Directions

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Step 1: Prepare the filling

In a large mixing bowl, add the ground beef (or protein of your choice), carrots, onions, water chestnuts, green onions, soy sauce and chicken flavor bouillon. Add the garlic salt and ground black pepper, adjusted to taste.

Add 1 large egg and thoroughly mix all ingredients together by hand, using an appropriate cooking glove, until all ingredients bind together.

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Step 2: Roll the lumpia

Transfer filling into a piping bag for easier preparation or keep filling in the bowl and use a spoon and your hands when rolling the lumpia.

On a cutting board or plate, lay 1 egg roll wrapper in a diamond shape. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of filling, depending on whether you like your lumpia thin or thick.

Roll the lumpia and tuck in the sides of the wrapper. Lightly coat each end of the wrapper with the egg wash to seal.

Repeat this step for each wrapper, until all the filling is used. Once finished, you can either refrigerate or freeze the lumpia to cook later or continue to the next step.

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Step 3: Air fry

In the air fryer basket or on the tray, line the lumpia a half inch apart and lightly brush each one with vegetable oil on both sides. Set the air fryer at 350° F for 5 minutes. Flip the lumpia and continue cooking for an additional 5 to 6 minutes.

Serve with sweet chili sauce and enjoy.

Nutrition facts per serving: Calories = 76; Fat = 4 grams; Sugar = 1 gram

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