Crispy Veggie Spring Rolls—A Golden Bite Without the Guilt

Crispy, crunchy, and dunked in a tangy-sweet sauce—these spring rolls taste like your favorite takeout, but we’re flipping the script. Made with a veggie-forward filling and air-fried instead of deep-fried, they’re light, snackable, and actually kind to your calorie count.

A Bar Snack Glow-Up We’ve all had spring rolls that leave you feeling greasy and heavy. These are not that. Packed with sautéed mushrooms, cabbage, carrots, and herbs, this version skips the meat and oil overload. The wrapper still gives you that satisfying crunch, but without being soaked in fryer oil.

Best part? They’re ridiculously easy to prep in batches and taste amazing with a side of sweet chili or ginger soy dipping sauce. It’s bar bites, leveled up.

🥬 Ingredients Breakdown:

• Spring roll wrappers (look for rice paper or low-oil varieties)

• Shredded cabbage

• Julienned carrots

• Mushrooms (shiitake or cremini)

• Garlic and ginger (minced)

• Soy sauce, sesame oil (a tiny drizzle), and rice vinegar

• Optional: tofu crumbles or glass noodles

• Dipping sauce (store-bought or homemade sweet chili)

🔥 Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Sauté your filling: In a pan, cook garlic, ginger, mushrooms, cabbage, and carrots with a splash of soy sauce.

2. Let it cool: You don’t want steam tearing the wrappers.

3. Wrap it up: Add ~2 tbsp of filling to each wrapper and roll tight like a burrito.

4. Air fry or bake: 400°F for 12–15 mins with a light oil spray until golden.

5. Serve with sauce: Sweet chili, peanut sauce, or a mix of soy and rice vinegar.

   
   

❓FAQ

Q: Can I pan-fry them instead of air-frying?Yes—just use a nonstick skillet with a little olive or avocado oil for a golden sear.

Q: Are these freezer-friendly?Totally. Wrap them uncooked and freeze. Air fry straight from frozen—just add 3–5 mins.

Q: Can I add protein?Yes! Add crumbled tofu or ground chicken to the veggie mix.

📝 Recipe CardLighter Veggie Spring Rolls (Makes 6 rolls)

• 6 spring roll wrappers

• 1 cup shredded cabbage

• ½ cup shredded carrots

• ½ cup chopped mushrooms

• 1 tsp minced garlic

• 1 tsp minced ginger

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp rice vinegar

• Light oil spray

• Optional: tofu or glass noodles

• Sweet chili dipping sauce

Crisp without the grease, and way too easy to eat. Perfect for sharing—or not.