Homemade Chinese Egg Rolls (Crispy, Better Than Takeout!)

Skip the takeout and make these Homemade Chinese Egg Rolls right in your own kitchen! They’re packed with savory pork, crunchy cabbage, and flavorful seasonings—then fried to golden perfection. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, these egg rolls are perfect for appetizers, parties, or family dinners.

🥢 Why You’ll Love Homemade Egg Rolls

• ✔️ Crispy, crunchy, and flavorful

• ✔️ Better than restaurant takeout

• ✔️ Perfect for parties & game day

• ✔️ Freezer-friendly and great for meal prep

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• 🛒 Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground pork (or chicken/shrimp)

  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage

  • 1 cup shredded carrots

  • ½ cup chopped green onions

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce

  • 1 tsp sesame oil

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • 20 egg roll wrappers

  • Oil for frying

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  👩‍🍳 How to Make Homemade Chinese Egg Rolls

  1. Cook the Filling
     In a skillet, brown pork over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds. Stir in cabbage, carrots, and green onions. Cook until softened. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and pepper. Let cool.

  2. Assemble
     Place wrapper in a diamond shape. Add 2 tbsp filling near the bottom. Fold up, fold sides in, and roll tightly. Seal with water.

  3. Fry
     Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry egg rolls in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

  4. Serve
     Serve hot with sweet & sour sauce, duck sauce, or soy sauce.

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  🔥 Tips & Variations

  • 🥬 Use coleslaw mix to save time

  • 🌶️ Add chili garlic sauce for heat

  • 🍤 Swap pork for shrimp or chicken

  • 🍃 Air-fry at 390°F for 10–12 minutes

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  🕒 Storage & Freezing

  • Refrigerate cooked egg rolls up to 3 days

  • Freeze uncooked rolls up to 2 months

  • Reheat in oven or air fryer for crispiness

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  ⭐ Final Thoughts

  These Homemade Chinese Egg Rolls are crispy, savory, and totally addictive. Once you try them, you’ll never want takeout again. Perfect for parties, appetizers, or a fun family dinner night!