Avocado egg rolls are oil-free and vegan. Crunchy egg rolls don't need to be fried to be delicious. Try these bite-sized wonders. You will love the creamy avocado filling. Like the Cheesecake Factory, this avocado egg roll recipe is vegan but oil-free!
I recently ate the avocado egg rolls at the Cheesecake Factory with my girlfriends. Of course, they were fried but fabulous. So, I made my vegan avocado egg roll recipe, mimicking the unique Cheesecake Factory ingredients.
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- What Kind of Egg Roll Wrappers are Vegan?
- Avocado Egg Roll Ingredients
- Avocado Egg Roll Ingredient Substitutions
- How to the Avocado Egg Roll Recipe
- How to Fill and Roll Avocado Egg Rolls
- Other Filling Suggestions
- How to Freeze Pre-Cooked or Cooked Egg Rolls
- Baking
- Air Frying
- Recipe FAQs
- Tips
- More Healthy, Delicious Vegan Recipes
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As with most recipes eaten at a restaurant, I dissected my egg roll to discover very few ingredients. Yet, combining flavors is the key to fabulous vegan avocado egg rolls.
Not only are avocado egg rolls a great appetizer, but from time to time, my family enjoys them as an entree.
Although most egg roll wrappers contain eggs, there are egg-free wrappers you can purchase at the grocery store or Asian Market.
One of my favorite tofu brands, Nasoya, recently changed its egg roll wrapper recipe, making it vegan and oil-free.
What Kind of Egg Roll Wrappers are Vegan?
Nasoya egg roll wrappers, for instance, do not contain eggs, dairy, or oil. As a result, they are also low in fat and calories, with only 60 calories per wrap.
Additionally, Naoya egg roll wrappers are easy to use, freeze, and keep well in the refrigerator for a few months.
Nasoya Egg Roll Ingredients:
- Enriched Wheat Flour
- Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B 2)
- Water
- Salt
- Wheat Gluten
- Vinegar
- Corn Starch
Avocado Egg Roll Ingredients
The egg roll filling contains 4 simple ingredients to make the BEST egg rolls.
- Avocado: Avocado is one of the most nutrient-dense foods available. Ounce for ounce, it is among the richest in fiber, folate, potassium, vitamin E, and magnesium. Not only are avocados full of nutrients with far-reaching health benefits, but they're also tasty and can be added to almost any dish.
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes: I buy dehydrated sun-dried tomatoes. These sun-dried tomatoes are oil-free and not packed in oil.
- Red Onion: Red onion, although sharp in flavor, works perfectly with the richness of the sun-dried tomatoes and the creaminess of teh avocados.
- Cilantro: Cilantro gives the egg rolls an earthy flavor.
Avocado Egg Roll Ingredient Substitutions
- For an avocado substitute, try artichokes instead.
- Roasted red peppers can be substituted for sun-dried tomatoes.
- Choose white or yellow onion as a substitute for red onion.
- Does cilantro taste like soap to you? Try basil instead.
How to the Avocado Egg Roll Recipe
- Because the sun-dried tomatoes are tough, boil 2 cups of water in a microwave; add ½ cup of sun-dried tomatoes.
- Set aside so that they can rehydrate (10 minutes).
- Drain the water and chop the sun-dried tomatoes before adding them to the avocado mixture.
- Mash 3 avocados in a medium-size bowl.
- Add diced onions and cilantro to the avocado mixture and mash with a fork.
How to Fill and Roll Avocado Egg Rolls
- First, lay the wrapper flat and spoon some of the avocado fillings in the wrapper's center.
- Next, fold like an envelope, bringing the corner over the filling and bringing each side in.
- Fold the sides in on each side.
- Roll toward the top, keeping the avocado filling inside the wrapper.
- Once all your fillings are rolled inside the wrappers, bake them in the oven or the air fryer.
Although the vegan avocado egg rolls can be eaten whole, I cut them in half for double the dipping. Then, you dip and eat.
Other Filling Suggestions
To add variety to the egg rolls, consider different options or replace the avocado egg roll filling.
- Vegetable Egg Rolls contain carrots, cabbage, onions, and teriyaki sauce.
- Southwest Egg Rolls are filled with beans, tomatoes, and onions.
- Kimchi adds a spiciness to any egg roll recipe.
- Sautéed mushrooms and onions add a savory component.
- Sauerkraut and tomatoes add acidity and sweetness.
This simple recipe is a party pleaser and a great side dish for any Asian-themed meal. With less than half the calories of a typical egg roll, you can enjoy vegan egg rolls without oil or frying.
How to Freeze Pre-Cooked or Cooked Egg Rolls
Whenever I plan to make avocado egg rolls for a party or holiday, I make them in advance and freeze them.
- Place egg rolls on a small baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper a couple of inches apart.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap, ensuring the pan is sealed to not allow air in.
- Freeze for 1-2 hours, and then transfer egg rolls to a plastic freezer bag.
Baking
- Preheat the oven up to 350 degrees for best results, and arrange your frozen egg rolls on top of a wire rack placed on a baking sheet.
- The rack ensures the heat reaches the rolls on all sides for the crispest exterior possible.
- Bake for 25 minutes, turning each egg roll over halfway through.
Air Frying
- Place in the air fryer at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, then turn and place back in the air fryer for another 8 to 10 minutes.
- Check that you've achieved your desired texture, and if you still need to, continue to air fry until you get the crispiness you want.
Recipe FAQs
Yes. You can reheat avocado egg rolls before serving. Place the egg rolls on a baking sheet with parchment paper and reheat in the oven on low heat for 10 minutes on each side.
Avocados are a fruit. To be more specific, avocados are single-berry seeds.
Research suggests eating an avocado a day can help decrease abdominal fat.
Tips
- Keep a moist paper towel over the wrappers when working with egg roll wrappers to prevent them from drying out.
- I suggest freezing leftover wrappers, since there are so many wrappers in a package.
- Or, plan to make many egg rolls to use all the wrappers and freeze the uncooked ones for future use.
- Please don't overfill the wrappers; the ingredients will spill out on the sides.
Try this vegan avocado egg roll recipe for a great appetizer or snack!
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Avocado Egg Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 package vegan egg roll wrappers
- 3 Avocados mashed
- ½ red onion diced (½ cup)
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes not in oil; dried in a package and rehydrated, chopped
Instructions
Avocado Egg Roll Filling
- Boil 2 cups of water in a microwave; add ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes. Set aside so that they can rehydrate (10 minutes)
- Mash 3 avocados in a medium-size bowl
- Add diced onions and cilantro.
- Add to avocado mixture.
How to Fill, Wrap, and Roll the Egg Rolls
- Take one wrapper and lay on a flat surface sideways with the wrapper turned to the side, pointing up
- Place filling in the middles
- Fold like an envelope, and roll tightly.
- Repeat with each egg roll wrapper until the fillings are gone (approximately 10-15 full-sized rolls)
Baking
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place a silicone baking mat or parchment paper on the baking sheet.
- Place each roll on the pan and a few centimeters apart.
- Bake for 30 minutes in a 350-degree oven.
- Remove from oven; slice each one in half.
Air Frying
- Set the air-fryer to 350 degrees.
- Place egg rolls in the base of the air-fryer, leaving space between each egg roll.
- Cook for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.
Serving Suggestions
- Leave the egg rolls whole, or cut each one in half.
- I served with three sauces: Tamari or Soy Sauce mixed with Sriracha, Asian Mustard, and Teriyaki Sauce.
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Notes
- Keep a moist paper towel over the wrappers when working with egg roll wrappers to prevent them from drying out.
- I suggest freezing leftover wrappers since there are so many wrappers in a package.
- Or, plan to make many egg rolls to use all the wrappers and freeze the uncooked ones for future use.
- Please don't overfill the wrappers; the ingredients will spill on the sides.
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Hi! My name is Kathy, I am a retired high school English teacher & vegan enthusiast and blogger. My entire blog is fully plant-based vegan. I truly believe what we eat & how we live determines our health & the preservation of our planet! 🙂
Michelle Georges
On the dipping sauce, can you tell me the measurements for the soy sauce, Sriracha, Asian mustard and teriyaki?
Kathy Carmichael
Hi Michelle, I have a homemade teriyaki sauce on my blog https://www.kathysvegankitchen.com/teriyaki-tofu/, or you can buy a store-bought brand you like, or I add a teaspoon of Sriracha to 1/4 cup soy sauce, but I like it hot, you add what you enjoy. The Asian mustard is also store-bought in the Asian section of the grocery store.
Michelle Georges
Do you have the sauce recipe? That you dip them in
Kathy Carmichael
Hi Michelle, it's in the recipe under serving suggestions: Tamari or Soy Sauce mixed with Sriracha, Asian Mustard, and Teriyaki Sauce.
Kathy Carmichael
Hi Michelle, Tamari or Soy Sauce mixed with Sriracha, Asian Mustard, and Teriyaki Sauce.
Catherine McCarthy
If I wanted to substitute artichoke hearts for the avocado as you suggested, how much of the artichoke do I use? Just one can? Two cans?
Kathy Carmichael
Hi Catherine, yes, two cans drained, and then I would chop them finely or put them in a food processor for the right texture. Let me know what you think.
Michelle Georges
How many ounces are the gallons of artichoke?
Kathy Carmichael
Hi Michelle, I'm sorry; I don't understand your question.
Kathy Carmichael
Hi Michelle, I need help understanding the question. If you ask how many artichokes to substitute the avocados, I would say one 14-ounce can of artichokes in water would work well. Drain them, and mash them like the avocado.
Michelle Georges
Thank you for showing me where the sauce ingredients was located. I was wondering if you could give like in cups or spoonfuls what the measurement of ingredients of each in the dipping sauce would be?
Oh, so in one of the comments you had mentioned if you replace the avocado with artichokes it be two cans but when you explained it to me, you said 1- 14oz can just wanted to check that to make sure?
Kathy Carmichael
Hi Michelle, you can buy a premade Teriyaki sauce, or I have a recipe for homemade teriyaki sauce without any refined sugar; it is included in this recipe. https://www.kathysvegankitchen.com/teriyaki-tofu/ Or, add a small amount of Sriracha (assuming you like a little spice) to 1/4 cup of low sodium soy sauce. The amount of artichokes depends on if you use a can of artichoke butts or halves. I would start with 1 can and gauge the amount. A lot of avocados are larger than others as well. So, it's just an estimate. Let me know if I can help more.
Beth
These are amazing!
Thank you!
Kathy Carmichael
Hi Beth! I'm so glad you liked the avocado egg rolls. Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate you rating the recipe and commenting.
Melody Sieglitz
Hi Kathy i can never seem to find the vegan egg roll wraps any suggestions?
Kathy Carmichael
Hi Melody, my local grocer carries them in the produce section near the plant-based foods. Whole Foods also carries them. Or, you can find the wrappers at any Asian market.
Eileen
This was amazing!
Kathy Carmichael
Hi Eileen, I'm so glad you liked the avocado egg rolls. Thank you for your feedback. I appreciate it. If you liked those, you will probably enjoy the vegetable egg rolls. https://www.kathysvegankitchen.com/vegetable-egg-rolls/
Brenda
This looks interesting! I also love the Avocado eggrolls from Cheesecake Factory and made them at home with a copycat recipe...delish. I like your blend and the fact that I can airfry them!
Kathy Carmichael
Brenda, my initial recipe was baked before I had an air-fryer. They turn out well in the oven, but the air-fryer gives it that extra crispiness without using a drop of it. I LOVE my air-fryer. Happy holidays. Please let me know if you like them.
Jan Brick
I miss those eggrolls. I haven't had them in about 11 years since I found out I have celiac. Have you ever seen a gluten free eggroll wrap?
Kathy Carmichael
Hi Jan. I have never looked, but I will try to find one and get back to you.
Laura Kasha
Did you ever find gluten free egg roll wrappers?
Kathy Carmichael
Hi Laura, I have seen coconut wraps that could be used or rice paper, but not an actual gluten-free egg roll wrapper. All the recipes I have seen have eggs in them.
Judy
I cannot find these oil-free vegan wrappers anywhere, even on Amazon. Have you tried a recipe to make these at home, the wrappers that is.
Judy
Kathy Carmichael
Hi Judy, I have not tried making my own wrappers. Where do you live? Maybe I can help. I have also found vegan wrappers at Asian markets! I was just excited to see the vegan ones at my local grocery store.
Genevieve
I have found these at my local Kroger in the produce section.
These look yummy! What kind of dipping sauce did you use?
Kathy Carmichael
Genevieve, I use a Teriyaki sauce or a combination of soy (or Tamari) with Sriracha. My yum yum sauce is also really good with these.
Laura Abbott
dynasty wrappers contain eggs
Kathy Carmichael
They do not contain egg. This is the list of ingredients: Enriched Wheat Flour (Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Iron, Folic Acid), Water, Propylene Glycol, Salt, Canola Oil, Sodium Benzoate Added to Retard Spoilage, Dusted with Corn Starch.