Air Fryer Egg Rolls

Prepare the filling by heating olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground pork or chicken, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks evenly. Sauté until the meat is fully cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes, releasing savory aromas. Next, stir in the crushed garlic, fresh ginger, shredded carrot, chopped scallions, and shredded cabbage. Continue to cook and stir regularly until the cabbage softens and wilts, around 3 to 4 minutes. Season this vibrant mixture with soy sauce and rice wine vinegar, then remove from heat to allow the filling to cool. This step can be made ahead to streamline assembly. To assemble, lay an egg roll wrapper flat on a dry surface with a corner pointing toward you like a diamond. Spoon approximately 1/4 cup of the cooled filling into the center. Dip your fingers in water and moisten the edges of the wrapper. Fold the sides over the filling, then roll tightly away from you to form a neat cylinder. Repeat this process until all filling is used, yielding about a dozen rolls. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F. Lightly brush or spray each egg roll with oil to ensure a crispy exterior. Arrange the egg rolls in the air fryer basket without stacking, allowing adequate space for hot air to circulate around each one. Air fry the egg rolls for 6 to 7 minutes until the bottoms turn golden brown. Carefully flip them, brush the exposed sides with oil again, then cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes. They should emerge with a perfectly crisp and golden crust. Serve immediately with your choice of duck sauce, plum sauce, or soy sauce for dipping. Enjoy the delectable contrast of the crunchy shell and savory filling that makes these egg rolls a crowd-pleaser every time.