Air Fryer Frozen Lumpia (Chicken Spring Rolls)

Ingredients

• 12 frozen lumpia (Filipino-style chicken spring rolls), straight from the freezer
• Oil spray
• Sweet chilli sauce or spiced vinegar, to serve (optional)

Steps

1. Do not thaw the lumpia - cooking them frozen is what keeps the thin wrapper from splitting.
2. Preheat the air fryer to 193°C (380°F) for a full 5 minutes so the basket has strong heat before the frozen rolls go in.
3. Lightly spray the lumpia with oil on all sides - this protects the delicate wrapper from cracking and helps it brown.
4. Arrange in a single layer with a gap between each; a crowded basket blocks airflow and steams the wrappers soft instead of crisping them.
5. Air fry for 7 minutes, then flip each roll.
6. Air fry a further 7-9 minutes (14-16 minutes total) until deep golden and audibly crisp.
7. Rest for 1 minute - they firm up as they cool slightly - then serve with sweet chilli sauce.

Tip: Don't crowd the basket - if the lumpia are touching, trapped steam turns the wrapper soft instead of crisp. Cook in two batches if needed.

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