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Vietnamese-Style Egg Rolls (Cha Gio)

Name: Vietnamese-Style Egg Rolls (Cha Gio) (Air Fryer)
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 11 min
Yield: 8 to 10 egg rolls
Ingredients: 8 to 10 egg roll wrappers (or rice paper for a more authentic version); 1/2 lb ground pork; 4 oz raw shrimp, peeled and finely chopped; 1 oz glass noodles (bean thread), soaked in hot water for 10 minutes, drained, and cut into 2-inch lengths; 1/2 cup shredded carrots; 3 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked, stemmed, and finely diced; 1 shallot, finely diced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 egg, beaten

Yield

Prep

Total

8 to 10 egg rolls

11m

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For Vietnamese-style egg rolls (cha gio), the combination of ground pork and chopped shrimp is essential for authentic flavor. These crispy delights also feature glass noodles and shiitake mushrooms. You'll find the full recipe and air frying instructions on this page.

Ingredients

8 to 10 egg roll wrappers (or rice paper for a more authentic version)
1/2 lb ground pork
4 oz raw shrimp, peeled and finely chopped
1 oz glass noodles (bean thread), soaked in hot water for 10 minutes, drained, and cut into 2-inch lengths
1/2 cup shredded carrots
3 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked, stemmed, and finely diced
1 shallot, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 egg, beaten

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Steps

01Soak the glass noodles and mushrooms separately in hot water until soft. Drain both, chop as directed.
02Mix the ground pork, chopped shrimp, glass noodles, mushrooms, carrots, shallot, garlic, fish sauce, sugar, pepper, and half the beaten egg in a bowl.
03Place filling on each wrapper. Roll tightly, sealing with the remaining egg.
04Ready for the air fryer.
05Serve wrapped in lettuce leaves with fresh herbs (mint, basil, cilantro) and nuoc cham dipping sauce.

The combination of pork AND shrimp is traditional and not optional for the authentic flavor. The shrimp adds sweetness and a slight bounce to the texture. The glass noodles absorb moisture from the filling and keep the roll from getting soggy. This is a more involved recipe than the other egg rolls but the result is in a different league.

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How to Air Fry It

Temp

Cook

Prep

Flip?

375°F

10m

Yes

01Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
02Place frozen, store-bought egg rolls in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between them.
03Lightly spray the egg rolls with cooking oil for a crispier wrapper (optional).
04Air fry for 10-12 minutes.
05Flip the egg rolls halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning.
06Let cool for 2 minutes before serving.

Lightly spray the basket or tray before cooking.