Air Fryer Turkey Spring Rolls [Low Carb]
These Air Fryer Turkey Spring Rolls are crispy on the outside, packed with savory ground turkey and butternut squash filling, and surprisingly easy to make at home. Cooked until golden brown in the air fryer, they’re perfect for quick dinners, appetizers, or takeout-inspired meal without the mess of deep frying.
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In: 30 Minutes Prep and 40 Minutes Cook
- 👪Serves: 1
- 🍽 Calories: 155 kcals
- 📋Main Ingredients: Ground turkey, butternut squash, vegetables, soy sauce, and seasonings.
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Nut-free and keto-friendly
- ⭐ Why You’ll Love It: They’re crunchy, flavorful, freezer-friendly, and easy enough for weeknight dinners or quick appetizers.
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One of the best things about this easy air fryer turkey spring rolls recipe is how crispy the wrappers get without needing deep frying. Lightly spraying the rolls before air frying helps create that golden crunchy texture, while the turkey and butternut squash filling stays savory and tender inside. They make a great appetizer or lighter dinner alongside recipes like this easy avocado cream soup.
Another reason I keep making these crispy turkey spring rolls is how practical they are for meal prep and leftovers. They reheat really well in the air fryer, which helps bring back the crunch better than the microwave ever could. Kiddos actually love them as we run out the door to practice.
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- A Quick Look At The Recipe
- Items and Substitutions
- Flavors To Try
- How To Make Air Fryer Turkey Spring Rolls
- Helpful Hints
- How To Store Them
- Serving Suggestions
- Air Fryer Turkey Spring Rolls FAQs
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Items and Substitutions
- Ground turkey: Provides a lean protein base for the spring roll filling.
- Butternut squash: Adds sweetness, texture, and nutritional value to the filling.
- Gluten-free: If you need these crispy ground turkey spring rolls to be allergy-friendly, use a gluten-free soy sauce (or opt for tamari), and you’ll need a gluten-free Worcestershire sauce.
- Oil: Any neutral oil will work, but I personally use avocado oil for its higher heat point.
- Spring roll wrappers: If possible, grab the square ones as I find they roll better.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Tools you’ll need
Before starting the recipe, you’ll want to have all your kitchen essentials ready. I recommend having the following items:
Flavors To Try
Below are a few fun flavor variations we’ve tried (and enjoyed) with the freezer-friendly turkey spring rolls.
- Protein Swaps: Instead of ground turkey, try ground chicken, pork, or even crumbled firm tofu for a vegetarian option. I like to use diced turkey leftover from Thanksgiving, too.
- Spice It Up: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes, a dash of sriracha, or some minced jalapeno to the filling for a kick of heat. This is what I do for low-carb shrimp fried cauliflower rice when I’m not making it for kids.
- Dipping Sauces: The dipping sauce is key! Offer a variety of options, such as peanut sauce, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce with ginger and garlic, or a homemade dipping sauce with your favorite flavors.
- Sweet and Savory: For a unique twist, add some finely chopped pineapple or mango to the filling for a touch of sweetness.
How To Make Air Fryer Turkey Spring Rolls
Prep work: Thoroughly wash the butternut squash and pat dry. Slice butternut squash in half, lengthwise. Carefully peel off the skin of the butternut squash and grate it.
Step 1: In a large heated pan with oil, sauté the onions until translucent, and then add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Finally, add in the ground turkey, salt, and pepper.
Step 2: Sprinkle the turkey with ground sage and dried thyme, then pour two teaspoons of soy sauce and cook through. Add the peppers and squash, then cook until tender and the squash’s moisture has evaporated.
Step 3: Let the turkey mixture cool and then begin to roll. Fill each spring roll wrapper with 2 teaspoons of the ground turkey mixture on one side of the wrapper.
Step 4: Fold the wrapper to cover the mixture and tightly roll halfway through. Then fold each side and continue rolling the wrapper. Half an inch before the end, dab some water on the wrapper and finish rolling tightly.
Step 5: Air fry the spring rolls at 376°F until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through for even cooking. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Note
Ensure your spring roll filling isn’t too moist to achieve maximum crispiness in the air fryer. Sauté the meat and vegetables thoroughly and consider squeezing out any excess liquid before wrapping.
Helpful Hints
Pro tip: Don’t overcrowd the air fryer
This ensures even cooking and maximum crispiness. Giving the spring rolls enough space allows hot air to circulate properly around each one.
Here are some other helpful hints:
- Seal tightly: Properly sealing the wrappers with a dab of water is crucial to prevent them from opening during air frying.
- Lightly oil: A light coating of oil on the spring rolls helps them brown and crisp up nicely. Avoid using too much oil, as it can make them greasy.
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheating ensures that the spring rolls cook evenly and quickly.
- Flip halfway: Flipping the spring rolls halfway through cooking ensures even browning on all sides.
- Serve immediately: Spring rolls are best enjoyed hot and crispy right out of the air fryer.
How To Store Them
Storing: Leftover air fryer spring rolls should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They are best enjoyed within 2 to 3 days.
Freezing: Store both cooked and uncooked spring rolls in the freezer for up to 2 months. Let them thaw overnight in the fridge before air frying.
Reheating: Preheat your air fryer to around 350°F (175°C) and air fry the spring rolls for 5 to 7 minutes, or until they are heated through and crispy again. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
Quick note: You can also reheat them in a conventional oven, but the air fryer is generally faster and yields a crispier result. Microwaving is not recommended, as it will likely make the spring rolls soggy.
Serving Suggestions
These homemade turkey egg rolls in the air fryer work as both a crispy appetizer and an easy dinner, depending on how you serve them.
- Pair them with dipping sauces like sweet chili sauce, peanut sauce, or soy sauce with sesame seeds for a simple appetizer spread.
- Serve them alongside soup, salad, or rice bowls for a lighter takeout-inspired meal at home.
- Add fresh toppings like shredded carrots, cucumbers, cilantro, or green onions to brighten up the savory filling.
- For parties or game nights, serve the spring rolls with other air fryer favorites like air fryer steak tips or air fryer teriyaki chicken thighs for an easy crowd-pleasing menu.
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Ground Turkey Air Fryer Spring Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey about 500 grams
- 1 small small butternut squash about 650 grams
- 1 medium medium finely chopped onion finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- 1 small red bell pepper finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 medium green bell pepper finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 4 teaspoons premium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground sage
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup olive oil divided, for sautéing and Air Fryer
- 1 pack 6-inch spring roll wrappers with 35 pieces water for sealing spring rolls wrappers
Instructions
Prepare the butternut squash:
- Thoroughly wash the butternut squash and pat dry. Slice butternut squash in half, lengthwise. Carefully peel off the skin of butternut squash and grate.
Sauté the ground turkey and vegetables:
- In a large heated pan with oil, sauté the onions until translucent over low heat. Then add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 to 2 minutes).
- Turn up the heat to 248°F (120°C) and immediately add ground turkey. Season with a generous pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Separate ground turkey with a spatula, sprinkle with ground sage and dried thyme, then pour two teaspoons of soy sauce. Sauté until completely brown and no pink color appears.
- Add the bell peppers and grated butternut squash. Pour the remaining soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and mix to combine well. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes or until bell peppers are crisp tender and the natural juices from butternut squash have completely evaporated. Season the ground turkey mixture with additional salt and black pepper, if needed.
- Add the fresh thyme and mix well. Then transfer the cooked ground turkey with vegetables to a large baking tray and spread them out to cool faster.
Assemble the spring roll wrappers:
- Meanwhile, carefully separate the spring roll wrappers.
- Once the cooked ground turkey with vegetables has cooled down, place 1 spring roll wrapper on a plate and fill with 2 teaspoons of the ground turkey mixture on one side of the wrapper.
- Fold the wrapper to cover the mixture and tightly roll halfway through. Then fold each side and continue rolling the wrapper. Half an inch before the end, dab some water on the wrapper and finish rolling tightly. Do this to the remaining mixture.
- Pre-heat Air Fryer at 376°F (191°C). Set for 40 minutes to Air Fry 3 trays.
- Generously grease the Air Fryer tray and place 10 prepared spring roll wrappers filled with the ground turkey mixture on each tray. Lightly brush spring rolls with oil.
- If you’re using two cooking chambers, insert the first Air Fryer tray into the middle cooking chamber while the second tray is placed below the first tray.
- Air Fry spring rolls for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown on all sides. Flip the spring rolls halfway through using flat kitchen tongs. Do this for all the spring roll batches.
- No need to wait for the “turn food” reminder provided by the Air Fryer.
- Once the first batch of spring rolls on the first Air Fryer tray is done, remove the first tray then transfer the second tray into the middle cooking chamber.
- Add the last batch of spring rolls into the greased Air Fryer tray and lightly brush the spring rolls with oil. Then insert the tray below the middle cooking chamber.
- Keep an eye on the batch of the spring rolls from the second Air Fryer tray as they will cook faster once placed in the middle cooking chamber.
- Serve immediately with your favorite spring roll dipping sauce.
Notes
Nutrition
Equipment
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cup
- Kitchen brush
- Kitchen knife
- Chopping board
- Flat kitchen tongs
- Baking tray
- Air fryer tray
My kids love how crispy these spring rolls turn out!