Crispy Homemade Spring Rolls (Restaurant-Style & Easy)

These crispy spring rolls are golden, crunchy, and filled with a delicious savory vegetable or chicken filling. This easy recipe gives you perfectly crunchy spring rolls every time, just like restaurant or street-style spring rolls.

They’re ideal for parties, tea time, iftar, or even for freezing and frying later.

Why You’ll Love This Spring Roll Recipe

Extra crispy and crunchy
Simple, affordable ingredients
Freezer-friendly
Customizable filling (veg, chicken, or beef)
Perfect for snacks or appetizers

Ingredients

For the Filling (Vegetable Version)

2 tbsp oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup cabbage, finely shredded
1 medium carrot, julienned
½ cup capsicum (bell pepper), thinly sliced
2 spring onions, chopped
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp soy sauce
½ tsp chili sauce (optional)
½ tsp vinegar

Optional Protein Add-Ins

½ cup boiled shredded chicken OR
½ cup cooked minced beef

For Wrapping

Spring roll sheets
2 tbsp cornflour + 2 tbsp water (slurry for sealing)

For Frying

Oil (for deep frying)

Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1: Prepare the Filling

Heat oil in a wok or pan over high heat.

Add garlic and sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.

Add cabbage, carrot, capsicum, and spring onions. Stir-fry on high heat for 2–3 minutes. Vegetables should remain slightly crunchy.

Season with salt, black pepper, soy sauce, chili sauce, and vinegar. Mix well.

Turn off heat and let the filling cool completely.

Step 2: Wrap the Spring Rolls

Place a spring roll sheet on a clean surface (diamond shape).

Add 1–2 tablespoons of filling near one corner.

Fold the bottom corner over the filling, fold in the sides, and roll tightly.

Seal the edge with cornflour slurry.

Repeat with remaining sheets.

Step 3: Fry Until Golden

Heat oil on medium heat.

Fry spring rolls in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3–4 minutes.

Remove and drain on paper towels.

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with:

Sweet chili sauce
Ketchup
Garlic mayo
Chili garlic sauce

Pro Tips for Extra Crispy Spring Rolls

Keep filling dry (no water)
Roll tightly to prevent oil absorption
Fry on medium heat (not high)
Do not overcrowd the pan

Freezing Instructions

Freeze unfried spring rolls in an airtight container for up to 2 months
Fry directly from frozen (no thawing needed)

Baked or Air Fryer Option

Air Fryer:

Brush rolls lightly with oil
Cook at 180°C (360°F) for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway

Oven:

Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes