Name: Air Fryer Rice Paper Rolls with Pork and Vegetables Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 300 g pork mince; 1 white onion, finely sliced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 inch ginger, minced; 1/4 cabbage, finely chopped; 2 carrots, finely sliced into 1 inch batons; 2 sticks celery, finely sliced into 1 inch batons; 100 g shiitake mushrooms, finely sliced; 1 tbsp light soy sauce; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying); 16 rice paper wrappers; 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce (for serving)

Ingredients

300 g pork mince

1 white onion, finely sliced

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 inch ginger, minced

1/4 cabbage, finely chopped

2 carrots, sliced into 1 inch batons

2 sticks celery, sliced into 1 inch batons

100 g shiitake mushrooms, finely sliced

1 tbsp light soy sauce

1 tbsp sesame oil

2 tbsp oyster sauce

16 rice paper wrappers

2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce

1 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

Step 1: Heat a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and add the sliced onions. Cook for a couple of minutes, stirring frequently until softened.

Step 2: Add the pork mince to the pan and break it up with a spatula. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork starts to brown and excess liquid evaporates.

Step 3: Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute. Then add the carrots, cabbage, and mushrooms and cook for 2 more minutes. Add the celery last and stir well.

Step 4: Pour in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and oyster sauce. Stir-fry everything together for 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with more sauces, salt, or pepper as desired. Remove from heat and transfer to a plate. Cool in the fridge for 10 minutes.

Step 5: Prepare a large bowl or plate of warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water and submerge for a couple of seconds until slightly soft. Place it on a clean surface. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of filling 2 inches from the base of the wrapper. When the wrapper becomes sticky (10-20 seconds), pinch the base and fold it over the filling. Fold in the sides tightly and roll up firmly to form a compact roll.

Step 6: To prevent breaking during air frying, wrap each roll in a second rice paper wrapper. Set aside and repeat until all rolls are formed.

Step 7: Place the rolls in the air fryer basket, making sure they don’t touch. Air fry at 200°C (390°F) for 10 minutes, keeping an eye to avoid burning. Serve warm with sweet chilli sauce and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

For a vegetarian version, substitute pork with firm tofu or extra mushrooms and use vegetarian oyster sauce.

Chop vegetables finely to ensure they cook evenly and fit well inside the rolls.

Don’t over-soak the rice paper wrappers; a quick dip makes them pliable and easier to roll without tearing.

If you don’t have an air fryer, bake the rolls on a lined tray at 200°C (390°F) for 12-15 minutes or until crispy.

FAQs

Can I freeze these rice paper rolls?

Yes, you can freeze the uncooked wrapped rolls by placing them on a tray to freeze individually before transferring to a freezer bag. Cook from frozen in the air fryer, adding an extra few minutes to the cooking time.

What dipping sauces go well with air fryer rice paper rolls?

Sweet chilli sauce is a classic choice, but you can also try hoisin sauce, peanut sauce, or a simple soy sauce mixed with lime juice and a pinch of sugar for variety.