Here’s a full, crispy Chicken Spring Rolls recipe — golden on the outside, juicy and flavorful inside 🌯🔥
🥢 Chicken Spring Rolls (Crispy Fried)
🛒 Ingredients (Makes 18–20 rolls)
Filling
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2 cups cooked chicken breast, finely shredded (about 2 medium breasts)
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1 cup green cabbage, thinly shredded
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½ cup carrots, julienned
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3 green onions, finely sliced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp oyster sauce
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½ tsp sesame oil
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp cornstarch (helps bind filling)
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1 tbsp vegetable oil (for sautéing)
For Wrapping
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18–20 spring roll wrappers (thawed if frozen)
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1 egg (beaten, for sealing)
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Oil for deep frying
🥣 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Filling
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Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan over medium heat.
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Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add cabbage and carrots. Cook 2–3 minutes until slightly softened.
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Stir in shredded chicken, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, pepper.
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Sprinkle in cornstarch and mix well.
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Cook another 1–2 minutes.
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Remove from heat and let mixture cool completely (important to prevent soggy wrappers).
2️⃣ Wrap the Spring Rolls
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Place wrapper in a diamond shape (one corner facing you).
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Add 2–3 tablespoons filling near the bottom corner.
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Fold bottom corner over filling.
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Fold in both sides tightly.
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Roll upward firmly.
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Brush top corner with beaten egg and seal.
Keep covered with a damp cloth while working.
3️⃣ Fry
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Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
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Fry in batches (don’t overcrowd).
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Cook 3–4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown.
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Remove and drain on paper towels.
🍽 Serve With
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Sweet chili sauce
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Garlic soy dipping sauce
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Hoisin sauce
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Spicy mayo
🔥 Air Fryer Version
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Lightly spray rolls with oil.
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Air fry at 380°F (193°C) for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
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Spray again if needed for extra crispiness.
💡 Pro Tips for Extra Crunch
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Make sure filling is cool before wrapping.
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Keep wrappers covered so they don’t dry out.
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Double fry (2 minutes first fry, rest 5 minutes, then fry again 1–2 minutes) for ultra-crisp texture.
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Don’t overfill or rolls may burst.
🥬 Fresh (Non-Fried) Version Option
Use rice paper wrappers instead and skip frying. Serve chilled with peanut sauce.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
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A restaurant-style Chinese version
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A Filipino lumpia-style version
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A Vietnamese fresh spring roll version
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Or a baked healthier version 🌱