Air Fryer Chicken Lumpia Bites (Printable View)

Crispy bite-sized chicken wrapped in lumpia, air-fried for a light, golden Filipino-inspired snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Filling

01 - 10.5 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)

# How to Make It:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, grated carrot, sliced green onions, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, salt, and sugar. Mix thoroughly until evenly blended.
02 - Cut each lumpia wrapper in half to create two rectangular pieces.
03 - Place 1 tablespoon of filling near one short edge of a wrapper half and shape into a small log.
04 - Fold the sides over the filling, roll tightly, and brush the exposed 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 inside the air fryer basket and lightly spray with oil.
07 - Cook for 8 minutes at 375°F (190°C).
08 - Flip each lumpia bite, spray again with oil, and air fry an additional 7 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
09 - In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and chili sauce if using. Mix well.
10 - Serve lumpia bites hot alongside the dipping sauce.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're crispy without the guilt of deep-fried food, and your kitchen doesn't smell like a chip factory for hours afterward.
  • You can make a batch in under 40 minutes and still feel like you've pulled off something restaurant-worthy for guests.
  • The filling is forgiving—it's hard to mess up once you get the folding down, and kids actually enjoy helping with assembly.
02 -
  • Don't overfill the wrappers or they burst open during cooking and you lose all that precious moisture—a tablespoon is the sweet spot even though it feels small.
  • The second oil spray is non-negotiable; I learned this the hard way by skipping it once and getting pale, sad-looking bites that tasted fine but looked like they needed sunlight.
03 -
  • Invest in a small silicone brush for the egg wash—it makes sealing so much cleaner and more controlled than using your finger.
  • If your filling seems too wet, grate the carrot and squeeze it in a paper towel to remove excess moisture before mixing.
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