Easy Homemade Chinese Egg Rolls

These Easy Chinese Egg Rolls bring the classic takeout favorite straight to your home kitchen. Savory ground pork paired with fragrant ginger and crunchy cabbage delivers that familiar, comforting flavor everyone loves. Using a pre-shredded coleslaw mix cuts down on prep time while keeping the filling perfectly balanced in every bite.

Easy Chinese Egg Rolls

Ingredients

For the Filling

• Ground pork (or chicken/turkey) – 1 lb
• Coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage & carrots) – 5 cups
• Small onion, finely diced – 1
• Garlic, minced – 3 cloves
• Oyster sauce – 1 tablespoon
• Ginger paste – 1 teaspoon
• Eggs, scrambled (optional) – 2
• Salt and black pepper – to taste

For Assembly & Frying

• Egg roll wrappers – 15
• Vegetable, canola, or peanut oil – 1 quart
• Water – for sealing

How to Make Easy Chinese Egg Rolls

Step 1: Prepare the Filling
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the ground pork for 5–6 minutes until fully browned. Add the onion and garlic and cook for another 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the coleslaw mix, oyster sauce, and ginger, then sauté for 3–4 minutes until the cabbage softens and excess moisture cooks off. Mix in the scrambled eggs if using. Remove from heat and let the filling cool for about 10 minutes.

Step 2: Get Ready to Roll
Set up a clean, flat surface for assembly. Keep the egg roll wrappers covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out. Place a small bowl of water nearby to help seal the rolls.

Step 3: Assemble the Egg Rolls
Lay one wrapper in a diamond shape. Add 2–3 tablespoons of filling near the bottom point. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, fold in the sides, and roll tightly upward. Lightly moisten the top edge with water and press to seal.

Step 4: Fry to Perfection
Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F, with oil about 2–3 inches deep. Fry 3–4 egg rolls at a time for 3–4 minutes, turning occasionally, until evenly golden brown.

Step 5: Drain and Serve
Transfer the cooked egg rolls to a wire rack to drain and stay crisp. Serve hot for the best crunch and flavor.