Air Fryer Chicken Lumpia Bites (Printable)

Golden chicken morsels wrapped in lumpia wrappers, air-fried for a light, crispy Filipino-inspired snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Filling

01 - 10.5 oz ground chicken
02 - 1 small carrot, finely grated
03 - 2 green onions, finely 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)

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine ground chicken, grated carrot, sliced green onions, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, salt, and sugar in a mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly to combine evenly.
02 - Cut each lumpia wrapper in half to create two rectangular pieces.
03 - Place 1 tablespoon of filling near one edge of a wrapper half. Shape the filling into a small log, fold the sides over it, then roll tightly. Brush the edge with beaten egg to seal firmly.
04 - Repeat filling and rolling with the remaining filling and wrappers until all are assembled.
05 - Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
06 - Place lumpia bites in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Lightly spray with oil to promote crisping.
07 - Air fry for 8 minutes, then flip each piece, spray lightly again, and air fry for an additional 7 minutes or until golden and crisp.
08 - In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and chili sauce if desired.
09 - Serve the lumpia bites hot accompanied by the dipping sauce.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They crisp up beautifully in the air fryer without the mess or guilt of deep frying.
  • The filling is savory, lightly sweet, and packed with flavor in every bite.
  • Perfect for crowd-pleasing because everyone loves handheld finger food.
  • You can prep them ahead and air fry just before serving.
02 -
  • Don't skip the egg wash, without it the rolls can unravel mid-cook and spill their filling.
  • Work in batches if your air fryer is small, crowding them will steam instead of crisp.
  • Let the wrappers come to room temperature before unwrapping or they'll crack and tear.
03 -
  • Press the filling flat as you roll so it cooks evenly and doesn't leave raw spots in the center.
  • Flip them gently with tongs to avoid tearing the delicate wrappers.
  • Taste your filling before wrapping, it's easier to adjust seasoning now than after they're rolled.
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