These frozen spring rolls in the air fryer are one of my favourite quick snacks. They go straight from the freezer into the basket and turn crisp and golden in about 8 minutes, with no thawing needed.
Whenever I have friends over unexpectedly, I often make these air fryer frozen spring rolls because they're quick, fuss-free and always disappear first.
I love serving them with my homemade pineapple sweet chilli sauce or sweet chilli mayo, alongside vegetable fried rice or IndoChinese veg noodles for an easy meal.
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- Why Should You'll Love This Recipe
- Sandhya’s Expert Tips
- Ingredients
- How Long to Cook Frozen Spring Rolls in an Air Fryer
- How to Make Air Fryer Frozen Spring Rolls
- How to Convert Recipes from Oven to Air Fryer for Spring Rolls?
- What to Serve with Air Fryer Spring Rolls
- Recipe FAQ's
- More Easy Air Fryer Recipes
- Frozen Spring Rolls in Air Fryer
Why Should You'll Love This Recipe
- Cheaper to cook in the air fryer: With the rising gas bills, it is a lot economical to cook the spring rolls in the air fryer.
- Ready in about 8 minutes.
- Cook straight from frozen with no thawing.
- Uses only frozen spring rolls and a little oil.
- Quicker than heating a full oven.
Sandhya’s Expert Tips
- I've tested this method with Tesco mini vegetable spring rolls, but it works just as well with other brands. Just remember that larger spring rolls may need an extra 2–4 minutes.
- Cook the spring rolls straight from frozen; there is no need to thaw them.
- Arrange them in a single layer so they crisp evenly.
- Turn or shake halfway through cooking.
- Start checking at 8 minutes, as larger spring rolls take longer.
- Let them rest for 1–2 minutes before eating because the filling will be very hot.
Ingredients
- Frozen vegetable spring rolls: I used Tesco mini vegetable spring rolls. You can use another brand, but larger or thicker spring rolls may need a few extra minutes.
- Oil: I brush them lightly with sunflower oil for a more golden finish. You can leave it out if the spring-roll packaging already contains enough oil.
How Long to Cook Frozen Spring Rolls in an Air Fryer
Mini frozen vegetable spring rolls take approximately 8 minutes at 170°C in my air fryer. Standard-sized spring rolls may need 10–12 minutes. Turn or shake them halfway through and cook until the wrapper is crisp and the filling is piping hot.
| Type | Temperature | Approximate Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mini vegetable spring rolls | 170°C | 8 minutes |
| Standard vegetable spring rolls | 170°C | 10–12 minutes |
How to Make Air Fryer Frozen Spring Rolls
Step 1: To make air fryer frozen spring rolls, place the frozen vegetable spring rolls in the air fryer basket. Brush the spring rolls with a little oil.
Step 2: Air fry the spring rolls for 8-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking. Start at 8 minutes and work upwards.
Tip: Preheat your air fryer to 170°C for 2-3 minutes (optional, but recommended for uniform crispiness).
You can make spring rolls from scratch using our Vegetable Spring rolls recipe.
How to Convert Recipes from Oven to Air Fryer for Spring Rolls?
As a general guide, reduce the oven temperature by about 20°C and begin checking the spring rolls around 20% earlier. Always use the packet instructions as a starting point, as cooking times vary by size and brand.
For example, when a recipe calls for baking frozen spring rolls in the oven at 190°C for 14 minutes, you can air fry them at 170°C for 8-10 minutes. This is because the air fryer cooks faster than ovens.
What to Serve with Air Fryer Spring Rolls
I love serving these air fryer spring rolls with a variety of dipping sauces such as sweet chilli pineapple sauce, peanut sauce, hoisin sauce, soy sauce or plum sauce.
For a larger meal, serve them with vegetable fried rice, Vegetarian pad thai noodles, or salad to complement the flavours and textures of the rolls.
Recipe FAQ's
Mini frozen vegetable spring rolls take about 8 minutes at 170°C. Larger spring rolls may need 10–12 minutes, so check them from 8 minutes and cook until crisp and piping hot.
Oil is optional, but I like to brush the spring rolls lightly for a more golden, crisp finish. If the wrapper already looks oily, you can cook them without adding more.
Yes. The same air fryer method works for most frozen spring rolls, although cooking times may vary slightly depending on the size and filling. Always check they're piping hot before serving and follow the manufacturer's instructions if they differ.
No. Cook the spring rolls directly from frozen. Defrosting can soften the wrapper and make the rolls more likely to split or turn soggy.
They may burst if the temperature is too high, they are overcooked or the basket is overcrowded. Cook at 170°C, leave space around each roll and start checking them at 8 minutes.
Yes. Reheat cooked spring rolls at 170°C for 3–4 minutes, or until hot and crisp. Avoid reheating them more than once.
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Ingredients
- 12 spring rolls
- 1 teaspoon Sunflower Oil
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 170°C for 2–3 minutes, if required by your model.
- Arrange the frozen vegetable spring rolls in a single layer and lightly brush with oil.
- Air fry for 8 minutes, turning or shaking halfway through. Cook for another 1–4 minutes if using larger spring rolls, until crisp and piping hot.
Notes
- I used Tesco mini vegetable spring rolls.
- Cook straight from frozen.
- Larger spring rolls may require 10–12 minutes.
- Air fryers vary, so begin checking from 8 minutes.
- Do not overcrowd the basket.
- Rest for 1–2 minutes before serving.
Lisa C says
Loved it! We tried the method and our frozen spring rolls came out perfectly.