Before it goes in the basket
From frozen, seam side down first so it seals rather than opens. A light spray of oil is worth it here — the wrapper is thin and dries out before it browns otherwise.
Step by step
- 1. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 2–3 minutes.
- 2. Single layer. Arrange without crowding — air needs to reach every side.
- 3. Cook 9–11 minutes. Shake the basket or flip at the halfway mark.
- 4. Check doneness. Confirm 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part with a thermometer.
The tip that matters
Leave space between rolls; touching sides stay pale and soggy.
Why this temperature
390°F crisps the layered wrapper without scorching it. Egg roll wrappers are much thinner than dumpling skin, so they need slightly hotter air but a shorter watch.
What usually goes wrong
- Split along the seam. Cooked seam-up, or the filling expanded. Start seam down and turn only once.
- Wrapper brown but filling cold. Straight from a deep freeze. Give 2 more minutes at 370°F rather than staying at 390°F.
- Greasy. Too much spray. A single pass is enough; the wrapper absorbs whatever you give it.
Times vary — here's why
Air fryers differ in wattage and basket size, so treat 9–11 minutes as a range, not a promise: check early the first time, then note what your machine needed. Quantity matters too — a full basket can add 2–3 minutes, and anything stacked will steam instead of crisp. Converting your own oven recipe instead? Use our air fryer conversion calculator.
FAQ
How long do you air fry frozen egg rolls?
Air fry frozen egg rolls at 390°F (200°C) for 9–11 minutes, shaking or flipping halfway through. Start checking at 9 minutes — models vary.
Do you need to flip frozen egg rolls in the air fryer?
Yes — shake the basket or flip halfway through for even browning.
How do you know when frozen egg rolls are done?
Use a thermometer — the safe internal temperature is 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part.
More frozen foods
Frozen Burrito · Hash Brown Patties · Frozen Popcorn Chicken — or see the full air fryer cooking times chart.