Description

These Air Fryer Rice Paper Noodle Rolls are a deliciously crispy and healthy appetizer or snack. Filled with vermicelli noodles, shredded carrots, chopped cabbage, and your choice of firm tofu or cooked shrimp, they offer a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Lightly brushed with sesame oil and air fried until golden, these rolls are perfect served hot with a variety of dipping sauces such as sweet chili, peanut, or soy-ginger.

Ingredients

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Rice Paper Rolls

8 rice paper sheets
1 cup cooked vermicelli noodles
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1 cup finely chopped cabbage
1 block firm tofu (or 8 cooked shrimp)
2 tablespoons green onion, sliced
2 teaspoons grated ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or rice vinegar)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Oil spray for air frying

Optional Dipping Sauces

Sweet chili sauce
Peanut sauce
Soy-ginger sauce

Instructions

Soak rice paper: Soak one rice paper sheet in warm water for 10–15 seconds until it becomes soft and pliable.
Prepare surface: Transfer the softened sheet to a damp surface such as a wooden board or clean towel to prevent sticking.
Add filling: Place a small layer of cooked vermicelli noodles, shredded carrots, finely chopped cabbage, and your choice of firm tofu or cooked shrimp in the center of the rice paper.
Roll the rice paper: Fold the sides over the filling, then tightly roll it up from the bottom like a burrito. Repeat this process with remaining sheets and filling.
Apply oil: Lightly brush or spray each rice paper roll with sesame oil or a neutral oil to help them crisp up in the air fryer.
Preheat air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 2–3 minutes to ensure even cooking.
Arrange rolls: Place the rolls seam-side down in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding to allow proper air circulation and crispiness.
Air fry rolls: Cook the rolls in the air fryer for 8–10 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time, until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
Serve hot: Remove the rolls from the air fryer and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces like sweet chili, peanut, or soy-ginger sauce.

Notes

Soaking the rice paper sheets only for about 10–15 seconds is critical to make them pliable without tearing.
If you prefer a vegetarian option, use firm tofu; for a pescatarian option, cooked shrimp works well.
Ensure the air fryer basket isn’t overcrowded to get the crispiest rolls.
Extra sesame oil or neutral oil spray helps achieve the golden, crispy exterior.
Dipping sauces can be customized based on your preference to add sweetness, nuttiness, or tanginess to the rolls.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: Asian

Keywords: Rice paper rolls, air fryer recipe, vegetarian appetizer, crispy rice rolls, vermicelli noodles, tofu rolls, shrimp rice rolls