Crispy Cheesy Dynamite Lumpiang Shanghai Cooked in Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
• 1 medium Carrot (grated)
• 2 Serrano Pepper (seeds removed, finely chopped)
• ½ cup Pepper Jack Cheese (shredded; cheddar can be used as substitute)
• 250 g Ground Beef (or ground pork; ½ lb)
• 10 Lumpia Wrappers (store‑bought spring roll wrappers)
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (for sautéing; optional spray for air fryer)
• ½ tsp Salt
• ¼ tsp Ground Black Pepper
• 1 Egg (beaten; used as glue for sealing wrappers (optional))

Instructions

1. Prepare the aromatics and vegetables

   On a cutting board, mince the garlic, finely chop the onion, grate the carrot, and finely chop the serrano peppers after removing the seeds with a spoon.

   Time: PT5M

2. Sauté the filling

   Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and sauté until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add the ground beef, breaking it up, and cook until medium‑brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the grated carrot and cook for another 2‑3 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper, then remove from heat and let the mixture cool for 5 minutes.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: Medium heat

3. Add cheese to the filling

   Stir the shredded pepper jack cheese into the cooled meat mixture until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT2M

4. Prepare the lumpia wrappers

   Separate each lumpia wrapper and place it on a clean surface in a diamond orientation with the pointed corner facing you.

   Time: PT2M

5. Fill and roll the lumpia

   Place 2 teaspoons of the meat‑cheese mixture onto the lower edge of the wrapper. Add a pinch of chopped serrano pepper if you like extra heat. Brush the top corner with beaten egg (or flour‑water paste) to seal. Fold the bottom edge over the filling, then fold the left and right sides inward, and finally roll tightly toward the tip, sealing the end with more egg wash.

   Time: PT10M

6. Preheat the air fryer

   Set the air fryer to 390 °F and let it preheat for 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: 390°F

7. Air‑fry the lumpia

   Arrange the rolled lumpia in a single layer in the air‑fryer basket, making sure they do not touch. Lightly spray the tops with oil for extra crispness. Air‑fry for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the wrappers are golden and crisp.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 390°F

8. Serve

   Remove the lumpia from the air fryer, let them rest for a minute, then serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

20 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

2 g