Air Fryer Chicken Lumpia Bites (Print Version)

Crispy, golden chicken lumpia bites air-fried for a light, flavorful Filipino-inspired snack.

# Components:

→ Filling

01 - 10.5 oz ground chicken
02 - 1 small carrot, finely grated
03 - 2 green onions, finely sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
06 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1 teaspoon sugar

→ Assembly

10 - 12 lumpia wrappers (spring roll wrappers)
11 - 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
12 - Oil spray (for air fryer)

→ Dipping Sauce (optional)

13 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
14 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
15 - 1 teaspoon sugar
16 - 1 teaspoon chili sauce (optional)

# Directions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, grated carrot, sliced green onions, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, salt, and sugar. Mix thoroughly until evenly incorporated.
02 - Cut each lumpia wrapper in half to create two rectangular pieces.
03 - Place 1 tablespoon of filling near the short edge of each wrapper half and shape into a small log. Fold the sides over the filling, then roll tightly. Use beaten egg to brush the end seal.
04 - Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
05 - Arrange lumpia bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket and lightly spray with oil. Air fry for 8 minutes, flip, spray again, then air fry for an additional 7 minutes until golden and crisp.
06 - In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and chili sauce until sugars dissolve. Serve alongside lumpia bites.
07 - Serve hot with the prepared dipping sauce for best flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're ready in 40 minutes from start to finish, making them perfect for unexpected guests or party prep panic.
  • The air fryer does the heavy lifting so your hands stay clean and your kitchen doesn't smell like a deep fryer for three days.
  • Each bite delivers crispy exterior and tender, savory filling that disappears faster than you'd expect.
  • They freeze beautifully before cooking, turning last-minute entertaining into a non-stressful breeze.
02 -
  • Don't skip the egg wash or your rolls will unfurl mid-cooking, leaving you with filling in the air fryer basket instead of neat bites.
  • The filling should be cool or room temperature when you roll; warm filling makes the wrappers stick and tear unpredictably.
  • Flipping matters—if you don't flip halfway, the bottom stays pale and chewy while the top browns, so set a timer and don't trust your memory.
03 -
  • Keep your workspace organized with filling in a bowl, beaten egg in a small dish, and wrappers within arm's reach; assembly goes faster and stays neater when everything has its place.
  • If a wrapper tears while rolling, don't panic—just wrap it with a second wrapper around the outside, and no one will ever know it was damaged.
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