I had the avocado egg rolls the first time I ever went to the Cheesecake Factory. Of course, they were fried but fabulous. So, I decided to make my own oil-free avocado egg rolls, mimicking the unique Cheesecake Factory ingredients.
As with most recipes eaten at a restaurant, I dissected my egg roll to discover very few ingredients. Yet, the combination of flavors is the key to fabulous avocado egg rolls.
Little do I know if my choice of ingredients is precisely how the Cheesecake Factory makes their avocado eggrolls, but mine taste just as incredible.
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 wrapper contains egg, there are egg-free wrappers you can purchase at the grocery store or Asian Market.
Recently, one of my favorite tofu brands, Nasoya, changed their egg roll wrapper recipe, making them vegan and oil-free.
What kind of egg roll wrappers are vegan and oil-free?
Nasoya egg roll wrappers, for instance, do not contain egg, 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.
Let's look at the ingredients:
- Enriched Wheat Flour
- Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B 2)
- Water
- Salt
- Wheat Gluten
- Vinegar
- Corn Starch
Making Avocado Egg Rolls is all about the filling...
The egg roll filling is the key to making the BEST egg rolls.
Avocado egg rolls are made with 4 simple ingredients:
- Avocado
- Sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil)
- Red onion
- Cilantro
Because the sun-dried tomatoes are a bit tough, I boil 2 cups of water and allow the sun-dried tomatoes to soften and rehydrate. Then, I drain the water and chop the sun-dried tomatoes before adding them to the avocado mixture.
HOW TO FILL AND ROLL AVOCADO EGG ROLLS
First, lay the wrapper on a flat surface 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.
Roll toward the top, keeping the avocado filling inside the wrapper.
Once all your filling is rolled inside the wrappers, bake them in the oven or the air fryer.
Although the avocado egg rolls can be eaten whole, I cut them in half for double the dipping. Then, you dip and eat.
Other possible fillings to add to or substitute for the avocado filling...
To add variety to the egg rolls, consider different options or replace the avocado egg roll filling.
- Vegetable Egg Rolls
- Kimchi
- Sautéed mushrooms and onions
- Sauerkraut and tomatoes
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 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 that 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 haven't, continue to air fry until you get the crispiness you want.
FAQs
Can avocado egg rolls be reheated?
Yes. You can reheat avocado egg rolls before serving. Use an oven and place it on low heat for 10 minutes on each side.
Do you love vegan Asian recipes? Then, try these healthy Asian dishes...
- General Tso Cauliflower
- Asian Green Bean Recipe
- Cabbage Asian Salad
- Spicy Cucumber Salad
- Korean Tofu
- Chinese Chicken Salad
- Kimchi Fried Rice
Avocado Egg Rolls
Ingredients
AVOCADO FILLING
- 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 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.
WRAP AND ROLL
- 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)
FOR 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.
- FOR AIR-FRYING
- Set 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 AVOCADO EGG ROLLS
- Leave the egg rolls whole, or cut each in half.
- I served with three sauces: Tamari or Soy Sauce mixed with Sriracha, Asian Mustard, and Teriyaki Sauce.
Notes
- After rolling in a single layer, freeze the eggrolls to avoid the egg rolls sticking together.
- Once cooked, the egg rolls last 4-5 days in the refrigerator.
- Then, reheat in the oven or the air-fryer.
- Try the veggie filling option in these vegetable egg rolls for a less fat option.
- Choose your favorite dipping sauce: Teriyaki, Chinese mustard, soy sauce mixed with a little Sriracha
Nutrition
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! 🙂
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.
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.
Anonymous
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.