Air Fryer Chicken Lumpia Bites (Printable)

Crispy chicken morsels wrapped in lumpia pastry and air-fried until golden and light.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Filling

01 - 10.5 oz ground chicken
02 - 1 small carrot, finely grated
03 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
06 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
07 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
08 - ½ 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)

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Combine ground chicken, grated carrot, sliced green onions, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Mix thoroughly until fully 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. Shape filling into a small log.
04 - Fold the sides over the filling, then roll tightly. Seal the edge by brushing with beaten egg.
05 - Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
06 - Place lumpia bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket and lightly spray with oil.
07 - Cook for 8 minutes until edges start to crisp; then flip the lumpia bites and spray oil again.
08 - Continue air frying for an additional 7 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
09 - Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and optional chili sauce in a small bowl.
10 - Serve lumpia bites hot with the prepared dipping sauce.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They're impossibly crispy on the outside without any deep-frying grease, which means you can actually enjoy eating them without guilt.
  • The filling is savory and slightly sweet, with just enough garlic and sesame to make people ask what your secret ingredient is.
  • You can prep the whole batch ahead of time and air fry them whenever you need a fast appetizer or snack.
02 -
  • The egg wash is non-negotiable—it's what seals the wrapper and helps it brown evenly, so don't try to skip it or substitute water.
  • Don't crowd the air fryer basket, even if you think you can fit more; the hot air needs to circulate or you'll end up with steamed lumpia instead of crispy ones.
03 -
  • If your wrappers are drying out while you roll, cover the stack with a damp kitchen towel—dry wrappers tear easily and won't seal properly.
  • The oil spray makes all the difference; a cheap bottle from the drugstore works perfectly and prevents the budget-breaking habit of buying expensive cooking spray constantly.
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