Made with very little oil, these golden air fryer spring rolls with homemade peanut sauce are so good you’ll wonder whether it’s okay to eat all 22 of them in one sitting. Filled with veggies, rice noodles, and your favorite Asian sauces, they’re way better than takeout.

Air fryer spring rolls with peanut sauce on the side.

Irresistibly golden and crunchy, these easy Air Fryer Spring Rolls are packed with tender veggies and rice noodles for the ultimate takeout-style appetizer. Dipped into homemade peanut sauce, biting into these crispy little packets is an explosion of your favorite Asian flavors: soy sauce, oyster sauce, ginger, and lots of garlic.

Why I Love This Spring Rolls Recipe

Efficiency: You can have almost two dozen delicious spring rolls ready in under an hour. They’re perfect for when you’re short on time but still want to enjoy a homemade meal.
Versatility: You can easily adjust the recipe by omitting sauces or utilizing leftover veggies for the filling, making them a great option for using up what you have on hand.
Convenience: These spring rolls can be frozen, offering a quick and easy solution for hectic days when you need a meal in a pinch. Just grab them from the freezer and air fry them!
Better Option: With a crispy exterior and a juicy, veggie-packed interior, these spring rolls are a guilt-free pleasure, and eating healthier doesn’t have to sacrifice flavor.

overhead shot of Air fryer spring rolls with peanut sauce served on a flat surface.

Spring Rolls vs Egg Rolls?

Although there are spring roll and egg roll wrappers, they can be used interchangeably. That means their only significant difference lies in the filling. Spring rolls are usually veggie-only, while egg rolls tend to have a mixture of pork or shrimp and veggie fillings. However, that’s as far as their differences go.

Recipe Ingredients

It’s time to use up all those Asian ingredients hidden in your pantry! Check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for full ingredient amounts.

For the Spring Rolls

Cabbage – Green cabbage is best.
Carrots – You can substitute them for shredded zucchini.
Rice noodles
Garlic – Please don’t use garlic powder for this.
Oyster sauce – Hoisin sauce is a good alternative.
Fresh ginger – Don’t use ground ginger.
Sesame oil – Peanut oil is a great substitute.
Rice vinegar
Shao xing wine – Feel free to substitute it for cooking sake.
Soy sauce – I used regular soy sauce, but you can use low-sodium.
Ground white pepper
Egg roll wrappers

For the Sauce

Smooth peanut butter – Crunchy peanut butter works too.
Peanut oil
Soy sauce
Chili oil – Leave it out if you’re not a fan of heat.

How to Make Air Fryer Spring Rolls

These vegetable spring rolls are a lot easier to make than it seems. You just have to assemble them, and the air fryer will do the rest for you!

Adding the noodles, veggies, and sauces to a bowl.

Adding the spring rolls to the air fryer.

Make the sauce. Whisk the peanut butter, peanut oil, soy sauce, and chili oil in a small bowl until completely combined. Set it aside.
Blanch the veggies. Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Add the cabbage and carrots. Let them blanch for 2-3 minutes. Remove them from the pot using a mesh strainer or slotted spoon.
Add the sauces. Add the noodles, cabbage, and carrots to a large mixing bowl. Let them cool for 10-15 minutes. Squeeze them to remove any excess moisture. Stir well. Add the garlic, oyster sauce, ginger, sesame oil, rice vinegar, shao xing wine, soy sauce, and ground white pepper. Toss until completely combined.
Fold them. Extend an egg roll wrapper on a flat surface. Add about 2-3 tablespoons of filling along one side, leaving a 1″ edge. Wrap the left and right sides inward. Grab the 1″ edge and fold it over the filling, tucking it in as you roll the egg roll. Moisten the end with water to seal the egg roll. Repeat this for all the wrappers and filling.
Fry them. Place the spring rolls in the air fryer basket without overlapping them. Give them a light spray of cooking oil. Cook them at 390 F for 2 minutes. Use some kitchen tongs to flip them over and spray them with more cooking spray. Cook the spring rolls for an additional 2-3 minutes. They should be golden and crispy. If they’re still not super crunchy, let them cook for an extra minute at a time until ready. The cooking time will depend on how much moisture is in your filling.
Serve. Remove the spring rolls from the air fryer and serve them with peanut sauce on the side.

Air fryer spring rolls on a white plate.

Recipe Tips And Variations

Don’t forget to squeeze. Removing as much moisture as possible from the filling will help the spring rolls come out super crunchy. Excess moisture softens them and can cause the oil to splatter.
Don’t forget to flip them. Always flip the spring rolls halfway through the frying time to ensure they’re evenly cooked on all sides.
Use a wire rack. Setting them on a wire rack to cool after frying helps them maintain their crunch, unlike paper towels, where the steam is trapped against the spring roll and plate.
Use leftover vegetables. Use all your leftover veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, or zucchini. Just blanch them with the cabbage and get rolling!
Add chicken. Adding a couple of tablespoons of shredded rotisserie chicken to each spring roll is a quick way to use up leftovers and make them heartier.
Use smoked salmon. Adding 1-2 slices of smoked salmon to each spring roll will boost their protein.
Make them plain. All the sauces and spices in the filling add extra flavor but feel free to leave them out if you’re in a rush. Your spring rolls will turn out plain but super tasty when paired with the peanut sauce.

Serving Suggestions

These air fryer spring rolls are great with other take-out-style dishes like Chinese Chicken and Broccoli and Pork Chop Suey. Other Asian-inspired favorites of mine include my Pepper Steak Stir Fry, Chicken Lettuce Wraps, and Orange Chicken Bites. Don’t forget the fried rice! I’ve got a Chicken Fried Rice Recipe and a Shrimp Fried Rice one, so choose your favorite.

chopsticks holding up a spring roll over a bowl of peanut sauce.

How to Store & Reheat

Once fully cooled, refrigerate the spring rolls in an airtight container for up to 4 days. To freeze, assemble them as usual, but do not cook them. Set them on a parchment-lined baking tray. Pop the tray into the freezer for 1-2 hours. Transfer the frozen spring rolls to a freezer-friendly bag or container. Freeze for up to 3 months. There is no need to thaw them before air-frying them. Just add an additional 1-2 minutes of cooking time to the spring rolls and enjoy.
To reheat refrigerated spring rolls, place them in the air fryer at 350˚F for 2-3 minutes on each side or until crunchy. You can also heat them in the oven at 350˚F for 10 to 12 minutes.

Air Fryer Vegetable Spring Rolls