My Filipino Lumpia Air Fryer Recipe!

Ingredients

• 2 cloves Garlic (peeled and minced)
• 1 medium Onion (yellow onion, diced)
• 1 medium Carrot (peeled and grated)
• 1 stalk Celery (finely chopped, optional)
• 1 pound Ground Beef (grass‑fed, 80% lean)
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder (regular granulated)
• 1 tsp Paprika (sweet paprika)
• ½ tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 3 tbsp Low‑Sodium Soy Sauce (reduced‑sodium, divided use)
• 1 Large Egg (room temperature, used as binder and seal)
• 12 Vietnamese Spring Roll Wrappers (8‑inch rice‑paper style, substitute for lumpia wrappers)
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil (for brushing; can use spray bottle)

Instructions

1. Prep Vegetables

   Using a food processor or knife, finely chop the garlic, onion, carrot, and celery.

   Time: PT5M

2. Combine Filling

   In a large mixing bowl, add the ground beef, chopped vegetables, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and the egg. Mix thoroughly until everything is evenly incorporated.

   Time: PT5M

3. Soften Wrappers

   Fill a shallow plate with a few tablespoons of water. Quickly dip each spring‑roll wrapper in the water (about 5 seconds) until just pliable, then place on a second dry plate.

   Time: PT3M

4. Roll Lumpia

   Place about 1 tbsp of the meat mixture near the bottom edge of a softened wrapper. Roll tightly, fold the side flaps inward, and seal the top edge with a dab of beaten egg.

   Time: PT10M

5. Brush with Oil

   Lightly brush each rolled lumpia with olive oil or spray with cooking oil.

   Time: PT2M

6. Preheat Air Fryer

   Set the Ninja air fryer to 300°F and let it preheat for 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: 300°F

7. First Air‑Fry Stage

   Arrange the lumpia in a single layer on the air‑fryer basket, making sure they do not touch. Cook for 5 minutes at 300°F.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 300°F

8. Crisp Finish

   Increase the temperature to 390°F and continue cooking for another 5 minutes until the wrappers are golden and crisp.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 390°F

9. Cool and Serve

   Remove the lumpia with tongs, let them rest for 2 minutes, then serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

15 g

Carbohydrates

20 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

2 g