Air Fryer Chicken Lumpia Bites (Printable Version)

Golden bite-sized chicken morsels wrapped in lumpia pastry, air-fried for a crispy snack.

# Needed 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 - In a bowl, combine ground chicken, grated carrot, sliced green onions, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, salt, and sugar. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
02 - Cut each lumpia wrapper in half to form two rectangular pieces.
03 - Place 1 tablespoon of filling near one short edge of a wrapper half. Shape into a small log. Fold the sides over the filling, then roll tightly. Brush the edge with beaten egg to seal.
04 - Repeat wrapping process with remaining filling and wrappers.
05 - Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
06 - Place lumpia bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray with oil.
07 - Air fry for 8 minutes.
08 - Flip lumpia bites, spray lightly with oil again, and air fry for an additional 7 minutes or until golden and crisp.
09 - In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and chili sauce if using.
10 - Serve lumpia bites hot with dipping sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Theyre crispy without the guilt of deep frying, so you can sneak a few extra without thinking twice.
  • The filling is savory, lightly sweet, and flexible enough to handle whatever vegetables you need to use up.
  • Theyre small enough to vanish in two bites, which makes them dangerously easy to finish before anyone else gets a chance.
02 -
  • Dont overfill the wrappers or theyll burst open in the air fryer, leaving you with a mess and a sad, empty shell.
  • If you skip the second oil spray after flipping, the tops wont crisp up evenly and youll end up with one pale, chewy side.
  • Let the lumpia cool for at least a minute before biting in, the filling holds heat like molten lava and will absolutely burn your tongue.
03 -
  • If your wrappers are tearing, theyre probably too dry, cover them with a damp towel and theyll soften back up in a minute or two.
  • For extra flavor, add a tiny pinch of five-spice powder to the filling, it brings a subtle warmth that feels almost secret.
  • Dont stack the lumpia in the air fryer or theyll steam instead of crisp, patience here is worth it.
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