Crispy Chicken Lumpiang Shanghai
Crispy, golden, chicken-filled Filipino spring rolls made with simple ingredients and a juicy, flavorful filling. Deep fry or air fry — both turn out delicious and party-ready.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 115kcal
Equipment
- 1 MIxing Bowl
- 1 frying pan or deep skillet
Ingredients
- 2½ pounds Ground chicken thighs
- ½ cup Onion minced
- 1 cup Carrots minced
- 1 teaspoon Garlic cloves or garlic powder
- 2 eggs Eggs
- 2 tablespoon Oyster Sauce
- ½ cup Green onion optional, chopped
- ¼ cup Parsley optional, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 20 sheets Lumpia Wrapper/ Spring Roll Wrapper
- 3 cups Oil for frying
Instructions
How To Make Chicken Lumpiang Shanghai on Stove Top
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, onion, carrots, garlic powder, beaten egg, oyster sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix everything well until fully combined.2½ pounds Ground chicken, ½ cup Onion, 1 cup Carrots, 1 teaspoon Garlic cloves or garlic powder, 2 eggs Eggs, 2 tablespoon Oyster Sauce, ½ cup Green onion, 1 teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, ¼ cup Parsley
- Separate lumpia wrappers carefully and keep them covered with a damp cloth.Place a wrapper on a flat surface, add 1-2 tablespoons of the filling along one edge and roll tightly. Seal the edge with water. *Note20 sheets Lumpia Wrapper/ Spring Roll Wrapper
- Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry the lumpia in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.3 cups Oil for frying
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce, like sweet and sour or spicy vinegar. Enjoy!
- *Note For easier filling, use a piping bag or a Ziploc bag to transfer the mixture onto the wrappers. If using a Ziploc bag, fill it with the filling, cut off a bottom corner, and pipe the mixture onto each wrapper. Alternatively, an ice cream scoop can help you portion the filling evenly.
Air Fryer Method
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and let it preheat for a few minutes.
- Prepare the Lumpia: Arrange the lumpia in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they’re not touching to allow even cooking. You can lightly brush or spray them with oil for extra crispiness.
- Cook: Air fry the lumpia at 375°F (190°C) for about20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Flip halfway through for even cooking.
- Serve: Remove the lumpia from the air fryer and let them cool slightly before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier filling.
- Piping the filling makes rolling faster and neater.
- If wrappers dry out, they’ll crack — keep covered.
- For extra crisp: fry twice or reheat in the air fryer.
- Freeze uncooked lumpia in a single layer before bagging.
Nutrition
Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 3.7g | Saturated Fat: 1.2g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 5570mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 3mg
