Air Fryer Chicken Lumpia Bites (Printable Version)

Golden chicken lumpia bites air-fried to crispy perfection. A flavorful Filipino-inspired snack great for any occasion.

# What You'll Need:

→ Filling

01 - 10.6 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)

# Directions:

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 blended.
02 - Cut each lumpia wrapper in half to create two rectangular pieces.
03 - Place 1 tablespoon of filling near one short edge of each wrapper half and shape into a small log.
04 - Fold the sides over the filling and roll tightly. Brush the edge with beaten egg to seal securely.
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 - Air fry for 8 minutes until the underside turns golden.
08 - Flip the lumpia bites, spray lightly with oil again, and air fry for an additional 7 minutes until crisp and golden.
09 - Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and optional chili sauce together in a small bowl.
10 - Serve the lumpia bites hot alongside the dipping sauce.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They come together in under an hour with minimal stress, making them ideal when you need to impress last-minute guests.
  • The air fryer does the heavy lifting, so your kitchen stays clean and your hands don't get covered in oil splatters.
  • One batch yields 24 bites that disappear faster than you'd expect, and the dipping sauce is tangy enough to make everyone ask for the recipe.
02 -
  • Don't overfill—a tablespoon might seem small, but overstuffed lumpia burst open and create a mess inside your air fryer basket.
  • The egg wash really does seal them shut, so don't skip brushing the seam, or they'll unravel and lose their filling during cooking.
  • One light spray of oil before cooking and one after flipping is the sweet spot; any more than that and they turn greasy instead of crispy.
03 -
  • If your wrappers tear while you're rolling, overlap them slightly and seal with extra egg wash—nobody will know, and the flavor stays the same.
  • Make the filling a few hours ahead and refrigerate it; cold filling is easier to work with and won't stick to your fingers as much.
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