Crispy Crocodile Spring Rolls
Crocodile meat, cabbage, carrot, bean sprouts, garlic, and ginger are wrapped in spring roll pastry and air-fried until crisp and golden.
Equipment
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Microplane Grater
- Mixing bowl
- skillet
- Tongs
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 250 g crocodile meat thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 carrot julienned
- ½ cup bean sprouts
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon chopped spring onions
- 12 spring roll wrappers
- Cooking spray or olive oil spray
- Water for sealing the wrappers
Instructions
- Combine the crocodile meat, soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl.
- Toss until the meat is evenly coated.
- Cover and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Lightly coat the skillet with cooking spray.
- Add the garlic and ginger.
- Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the marinated crocodile meat.
- Stir-fry until the meat is lightly browned.
- Add the cabbage, carrot, and bean sprouts.
- Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add the oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and spring onions.
- Stir until everything is evenly combined.
- Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Let the filling cool for 10 minutes.
- Place one spring roll wrapper on the work surface.
- Spoon ¹⁄₁₂ of the filling near one corner.
- Fold the sides over the filling.
- Roll the wrapper tightly.
- Seal the final edge with water.
- Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Preheat the air fryer to 356°F (180°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Lightly coat the spring rolls with cooking spray.
- Arrange them in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes.
- Turn the spring rolls halfway through cooking.
- Remove them when crisp and golden brown.
- Let them cool for 3 minutes before serving.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Suggestions
Serve the spring rolls with sweet chili sauce, plum sauce, soy dipping sauce, or another option from our dip recipes. Add cucumber salad, Asian slaw, or steamed rice for a more substantial meal.Recipe Notes
Let the filling cool before wrapping the rolls. Warm filling softens the wrappers and can cause tearing. Leave space between the rolls and browse our air fryer recipes for more crisp appetizers.Variations
Add sliced mushrooms, bell pepper, water chestnuts, chili flakes, or extra ginger. More seasoning ideas can be found in our Spices & Seasoning recipes. Chicken or shrimp can replace the crocodile meat.Wine Advice
A slightly off-dry Riesling complements the ginger and balances sweet chili sauce. A crisp Sauvignon Blanc provides a fresh alternative for lighter dipping sauces.Nutrition values
Serving: 3 spring rolls | Carbohydrates: 310 g | Protein: 36 g | Fat: 18 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Sodium: 760 mg | Sugar: 5 g