Lumpia is a Filipino dish traditionally cooked in an oiled pan. But with the popularity of air fryers increasing, more and more people are trying to find ways to cook Lumpia in an air fryer.
Cooking lumpia in an air fryer is very easy and quick. It takes about 15 minutes for your lumpia to be cooked perfectly, but you’ll need to turn them around halfway through cooking so that the top side is crispier than the bottom.
This blog post will give you some tips on how to cook lumpia using your air fryer.
What is lumpia? Lumpia is a dish of Filipino origin that consists of an egg roll wrapper, usually flour-based, filled with meat and vegetables. The filling may include ground pork, onions or scallions, carrots, cabbage or lettuce leaves (as wrappers), bean sprouts (garnish), and various seasonings of garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Lumpia can be fried in oil (preferred method), or boiled to cook the wrapper before frying it. It is sometimes eaten with vinegar and chili peppers as a dipping sauce.
However, nowadays, you can also cook lumpia in an air fryer. It is considered healthier and quicker.
Cooking Lumpia in an Air Fryer
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Air Fryer Lumpia
Lumpia air fryer is a great way to make lumpia without using much oil. You just have to add water to the base of the air fryer and heat it. Then place the lumpia into the hot air fryer basket and let it cook until golden brown.
Can You Air Fry Lumpia?
Yes! You can air fry lumpia if you want to. The cooking process is very similar to what we do when making lumpia in a regular pan. However, you can do it quickly without waiting in front of the stove.
The air fried lumpia is also healthier because there’s no oil involved. So it tastes better and has less fat.
Why Do You Cook Lumpia in an Air Fryer?
Lumpia is usually deep-fried in cooking oil, which can make dishes high in calories. When you use an air fryer to cook Lumpia instead of frying them for a long time in lots of oil, your lumpia will be crispy and delicious without being too oily.
Aside from that, many busy individuals today don’t have the time to make lumpia from scratch.
Simply remove your frozen lumpia from the fridge and start cooking in an air fryer. With the crispness of the outside and juiciness of the inside, you’ll love it.
How Long to Cook Lumpia in Air Fryer
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How Long to Air Fry Lumpia?
It takes about 15 minutes for your lumpia to be cooked perfectly, but you’ll need to turn them around halfway through cooking so that the top side is crispier than the bottom. You can also make this process easier by using a basket to cook the lumpia instead of placing them on a tray.
How Long to Cook Frozen Lumpia in Air Fryer
How long to air fry frozen lumpia? When we are talking about how long to cook frozen lumpia in an air fryer, it depends on the temperature you want to fry at.
If you cook the frozen lumpia inn 375°F, it will take between 13-15 minutes.
If you cook frozen lumpia in the air fryer at 400°F, it will take about 10-13 min.
Don’t set up the temperature to more than 400°F. You may burn the lumpia without cooking them.
The best temperature to cook frozen lumpia in the air fryer is 375°F FOR 13-15 min.
Tips for Cooking Lumpia in an Air Fryer
When cooking your lumpia, use a basket or have them separated on the tray, so they don’t stick together.
If you want your lumpia crispy and crunchy as well as flavorful, add some seasoning to it before putting them in the air fryer for about 15 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Keep regularly checking so that you can turn them around if they aren’t as golden brown on one side yet.
How to Cook Lumpia in Air Fryer?
Frozen Uncooked Lumpia in Air Fryer (Fresh Lumpia)
When cooking fresh lumpia in the air fryer, use a basket or separate them on the tray, so they don’t stick together.
If you want your lumpia crispy and crunchy as well as flavorful, add some seasoning to it before putting them in the air fryer for about 15 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Keep regularly checking so that you can turn them around if they aren’t as golden brown on one side yet.
Frozen Lumpia in Air Fryer
If you want to reheat frozen spring rolls, don’t thaw them first. Also, adding any extra oil is unnecessary since the spring rolls were previously cooked in it.
Fill the basket/tray only in one layer. The lumpia should not be stacked.
To heat through the interior, cook at a lower temperature to melt throughout the center, then raise the heat to crisp up the outside.
You can choose any lumpia such as chicken, pork, or vegetarian. All those lumpia types can be cooked with those instructions.
How to Air Fry Lumpia?
Air frying lumpia is very easy to do. Just follow these steps:
Fill the basket only in one layer. Do not stack the lumpia.
Heat the air fryer to 350°F. Place the lumpia into the basket and close the lid.
Cook until golden brown.
Remove the lumpia from the basket. Repeat step 4 until all lumpia are done.
Serve warm with dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Recipes
How to Cook Frozen Lumpia in Air Fryer
Ingredients
You will need only 1 pack of frozen Lumpia and your air fryer.
Kitchen Gadget:
Air Fryer
Tongs
Instructions
Pick up the frozen lumpia
Place the frozen lumpia into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Make sure that you don’t overcrowd the basket.
Set the temperature to 375 degrees F. After 9 minutes, turn over, and set the timer for another 5 minutes.
You may extend the cooking time by adding extra minutes for crispy lumpia.
Air Fryer Lumpia Shanghai (Lumpiang Shanghai or Filipino Spring Rolls) Recipe
If you want to make your Lumpia, here is the way. This Lumpia Shanghai is a favorite and easy recipe to try.
Ingredients
1 Pound / 16 Ounces Ground Pork
1 cup Celery, chopped
1 cup Carrots, chopped
2 tablespoon low-sodium Soy Sauce
1 TBSP Garlic cloves, minced
1 cup onion (green onions)
½ (.8g) Package Magic Sarap All In One Seasoning
Few drops of Knorr Liquid Seasoning
1 Egg, beaten
Spring Roll Wrappers (i used rice paper spring roll wrappers)
Avocado Oil Spray
Instructions
In a saucepan, brown the ground pork. Over medium heat, cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring and smashing up the meat as it cooks.
Add the vegetable mixture, celery, carrots, soy sauce, garlic, Magic Sarap, and Knorr liquid seasoning. Stir while simmering. 5-7 minutes
If you’re using rice paper, be sure it’s moistened first with one tablespoon of water or according to the package directions if necessary. Assemble the lumpia wrappers on a plate and cover them with a damp towel to prevent them from drying.
Fill each spring roll wrapper with 1 or 2 tablespoons of filling. Pull up both edges and tuck in a while, securely wrapping around to close. To seal, pull up the ends and fold over. Use egg wash or water to help your wraps stick together.
Apply Avocado oil spray over each lumpia roll to prevent it from sticking together.
Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray before starting.
Preheat Air Fryer to 390 degrees.
Place the lumpia rolls on your air fryer trays or basket in a single layer. The sides of the roll should not touch.
For 4 minutes, air fry the lumpia, then turn over and continue to air fry for another 4 minutes for a crispy delicious spring roll wrapper.
Serve with sweet chili sauce.
Getting to Know More About Lumpia
What Does Lumpia Taste Like?
Lumpia is usually crispy on the outside and not too oily or greasy. Some people like it sweet (with sugar), while others prefer their lumpia to be salty. Lumpia is usually eaten with a dipping sauce or delicious chili sauce.
In the Philippines, Lumpia can be either vegetarian or meat-based, depending on preference and availability of ingredients. In some countries around the world, lumpia has become popular enough to have been further adapted into other cuisines such as Chinese egg rolls (where it is referred to as Chinese spring rolls) and Italian cuisine (where they are wrapped in pizza dough).
Why Do We Eat Lumpia?
Lumpia is a common food eaten during parties and gatherings. It can be served as an appetizer, the main dish, and other dishes such as rice. Lumpia also makes for good leftovers because it tastes better after being refrigerated overnight.
Is Lumpia Healthy?
Yes, lumpia is both healthy and unhealthful, depending on the ingredients used and how you prepare it.
Another example is lumpia, which is not healthy since it is deep-fried. However, if you stuff lumpia with vegetables and cook them in an air fryer, you will make this dish nutritious and tasty.
Lumpia is usually eaten with a sauce, which can be high in calories. It also contains starch from the wrapper and saltiness from the meat filling.
So you make the decision to make your lumpia healthy or not.
How Do You Cook Lumpia?
What are the Ingredients of Lumpia?
You need to make Lumpia, ground meat, chopped onion or scallions, carrots, garlic powder, and salt. You can also add other vegetables like cabbage leaves (to act as the wrapper) if you want more nutrients in your dish.
The lumpia wrappers can be made from several different ingredients, including wheat flour, rice flour, and cornstarch. Some people prefer wrappers that are not too thick or thin because they will affect the taste and texture of your lumpia.
How Do You Usually Cook Lumpia?
Lumpia can be cooked rustically, where the filling is placed on one end of the wrapper and rolled up. This method helps keep everything inside without it falling apart or off during cooking. Lumpia’s skin might break if you try to roll them too tightly, so just make sure that you fold your lumpia so that it is tightly wrapped.
Make sure to use the right amount of oil when cooking your lumpia, and avoid using too much, or else they will turn out oily and not crispy enough.
Lumpia can also be cooked in a more modern way where all ingredients are placed inside an egg roll wrapper and then rolled up. A lumpia with all the ingredients rolled in it is called a closed-end lumpia, while one where some of its contents are left without being wrapped up is referred to as an open-ended or half-moon lumpia.
How to Deep-fry Lumpia?
Use a deep frying pan or wok to heat the oil. Once it is hot enough, add your lumpia and let them sit until they are evenly golden brown on both sides.
How to Bake Lumpia in the Oven?
If using an oven, preheat it to 350 degrees Fahrenheit before placing the wrapped lumpia on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake the lumpia for about 20 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crispy on both sides.
How to Store Lumpia?
Lumpia is best when they are eaten fresh, but you can also store them in the refrigerator or freezer for a longer time.
If you choose to store them, keep them in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge.
The filling of Lumpia is extremely versatile, and you may prepare a large number of them and then freeze them. Simply lay them on a parchment paper-lined tray and freeze. Store in a freezer-safe bag after being frozen. These should keep for approximately 6 months when frozen.
When you’re ready to eat, be sure to defrost them first before cooking.
What Dishes Go Well with Lumpia?
Lumpia is best served with a spicy dipping sauce such as soy sauce, vinegar, sweet chili sauce, or hot chili oil.
FAQs
How do you cook frozen lumpia in an air fryer?
Don’t thaw them first. Also, it isn’t necessary to add any extra oil since the spring rolls were previously cooked in it. Fill the basket/tray only in one layer, and the lumpia should not be stacked. To heat through the interior, cook at a lower temperature to melt throughout, then raise the heat to crisp up the outside.
How long does it take to air fry frozen lumpia?
Cooking frozen lumpia in an air fryer takes about 15 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Depending on the thickness of your rolls, you may need to extend that time for crispier wrappers.
How long do I cook in the air fryer?
Cooking time may change depending on your taste. You can raise the temperature and lower it as desired for a crispier wrapper.
Can you cook frozen foods in air fryer?
Yes. You can cook frozen foods in the air fryer without preheating it first. The cooking time may vary depending on how you like your food cooked.
