Bang Bang Burger Egg Rolls—crispy, spicy, and packed with flavor. I’ll include everything from ingredients to assembly and cooking tips.
Ingredients
For the Filling
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1 lb (450 g) ground beef or ground chicken
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1 cup shredded cabbage
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1/2 cup shredded carrots
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3 green onions, thinly sliced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp ginger, grated
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp hoisin sauce
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1 tsp sesame oil
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1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Bang Bang Sauce
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1/4 cup mayonnaise
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2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
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1 tbsp Sriracha (adjust to heat preference)
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1 tsp honey (optional, for sweetness)
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1 tsp lime juice
Other Ingredients
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10–12 egg roll wrappers
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1 egg (for sealing the wrappers)
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Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
1. Make the Filling
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Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add garlic and ginger, sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add ground meat, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until browned.
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Stir in cabbage, carrots, and green onions. Cook 2–3 minutes until veggies soften slightly.
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Add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper. Stir until combined.
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Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly (important for rolling).
2. Prepare Bang Bang Sauce
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In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and lime juice.
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Taste and adjust for sweetness or heat. Set aside.
3. Assemble Egg Rolls
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Lay an egg roll wrapper on a flat surface with a corner pointing toward you (diamond shape).
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Spoon ~2 tbsp of filling onto the bottom third of the wrapper.
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Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the two side corners.
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Roll tightly toward the top corner.
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Brush the top corner with beaten egg to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers.
4. Cook the Egg Rolls
Option 1: Deep Frying
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Heat 2–3 inches of oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
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Fry egg rolls 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
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Drain on paper towels.
Option 2: Baking (lighter version)
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Brush egg rolls lightly with oil and bake 15–20 minutes, turning halfway, until golden.
5. Serve
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Drizzle or serve with bang bang sauce for dipping.
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Garnish with sesame seeds or extra green onions if desired.
💡 Tips for Best Results
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Don’t overfill the egg rolls; it makes sealing difficult.
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Let the filling cool to prevent the wrappers from getting soggy.
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You can swap ground meat with tofu for a vegetarian version.
If you want, I can also give a step-by-step visual guide with photos showing exactly how to roll these egg rolls perfectly—it makes assembly way easier.
Do you want me to do that?