By Wendy Stoltz and Gusti Ayu Wahyuni Mertawati / Last Modified On February 19, 2023
Bite into the flaky and crispy fried shell of these gluten-free egg roll wrappers which are so easy to make! You'll impress your guests with this easy appetizer filled with bursts of flavor in each bite.
They're totally customizable so you can add your favorite protein and veggies or go completely vegetarian. Forego your local take-out for this healthier alternative.
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GLUTEN-FREE EGG ROLL WRAPPERS RECIPE
These gluten-free egg roll wrappers can be made bigger to be enjoyed as a main meal. You'll have no complaints from fussy eaters. Add in a delicious dipping sauce and you'll have those fussy eaters enjoying the hidden veggies too.
If you are in a rush, you can also buy store bought wrappers, scroll down to view the options online.
WHY YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE THESE GLUTEN-FREE EGG ROLLS
Quick and easy - This is a quick and easy gluten-free egg roll wrappers recipe that you can make faster than getting takeout.
Customizable filling - The filling is so versatile you can use your protein of choice or make it vegetarian for a meatless Monday.
Skip the takeout - Make these at home for a healthier takeout option. Plus, it's easier on the pocket.
INGREDIENTS IN GLUTEN-FREE EGG ROLLS
FOR THE WRAP:
Flour - All-purpose gluten-free flour blend and sweet rice flour.
Salt - I would recommend using sea salt, it is less processed and adds good flavor.
Eggs - Make sure they're at room temperature.
Water - Use warm water.
Oil - I like to use olive oil.
FOR THE FILLING:
Oil - I use olive oil.
Ground beef - I recommend 90% lean ground beef.
Cornstarch - Use cornstarch or arrowroot flour. This absorbs some of the liquid.
Seasoning - Use garlic powder, ground black pepper, ground ginger and salt for the flavor.
Condiments - Sesame oil, soy sauce, wine vinegar and honey give these gluten-free egg rolls so much juicy flavor.
Cabbage and onion - Use shredded cabbage. Make sure the onion is cut finely for bursts of flavor.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
Wok - You can use a wok or a heavy-based frying pan suitable for deep frying.
Rolling pin - Use a decent quality wooden rolling pin.
Sharp knife - I like to use a sharp knife to cut the wrappers.
If you have any questions about making gluten-free egg roll wrappers, please leave a comment and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
HOW TO MAKE GLUTEN-FREE EGG ROLLS
FOR THE WRAPPER
- Prepare a large mixing bowl. Mix all-purpose gluten-free flour blend, sweet rice flour, and
sea salt. Make a hole in the dry mix, add the eggs, warm water, and olive oil using a fork or a spatula. Mix until it crumbles. - Using your hand, knead the dough until you can form a smooth dough ball. It will be a bit sticky. Cover with plastic wrap and rest for 30-60 minutes.
- Put the dough on a large flat floured surface and divide it into 4 portions. Take 1 part of the dough and start to flatten it using a rolling pin. Sprinkle some flour on the top of the dough to make it easier to form it. The result should be very very thin until you can see through your finger when you pick it up. Cut the wrap into 7”x7” sizes. Cover with plastic wrap to avoid drying.
FOR THE FILLING
- Heat olive oil in a large wok over medium heat. Cook the ground beef for around 5 minutes until it's cooked. Break up the meat while cooking then drain any excess moisture from the wok.
- Add onion then cook until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Add cornstarch and garlic powder to the wok. Cook until incorporated and the starch is fully absorbed.
- Add the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey, freshly ground black pepper, ginger, and salt.
- Reduce the heat to low heat, add the shredded cabbage, and toss until it is wilted. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Take it off the heat and let it rest for around 10 minutes.
HOW TO ASSEMBLE
- Place a wrapper on a flat surface, 1 corner facing to. Put 2 tablespoons of filling in the middle down of the wrapper (around 1 inch from the corner). Fold the corner to the middle and continue with the right and left corners so it looks like an envelope.
- Start rolling the wrapper from the bottom and moisten the end corner on the front with water to seal it. Make sure there is no air trapped in the egg roll.
- Repeat these steps with other wrappers.
COOK THE GLUTEN-FREE EGG ROLLS
- Deep fry the egg rolls until golden brown.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. I like sweet and sour sauce.
ARE EGG ROLLS GLUTEN-FREE?
Traditionally not, but you can make them gluten-free with this recipe. Be aware of the ingredients that tend not to be gluten-free namely the egg roll wrappers and the soy sauce.
TIPS ON MAKING THE BEST GLUTEN-FREE EGG ROLL WRAPPERS
Roll the dough thin - Make the wrappers as thin as possible.
Fold the gf egg rolls correctly - Make sure you fold the gluten-free egg roll wrappers correctly or else all the filling will come out.
WHAT CAN I SUBSTITUTE IN THESE GF EGG ROLLS?
Protein Filling - Instead of ground beef you can add shrimp, pork or chicken. Or make it meatless.
Vegetable filling - You can try different veggies like mushrooms. I've tried it with oyster, shitake and portobello mushrooms. If you're don't have much time use a pre-shredded coleslaw mix.
Wrappers - If you are short on time use these gluten-free egg roll or wonton wrap mix or use rice paper sheets.
Dipping sauce - Change it up and instead of serving with sweet and sour sauce use soy sauce, salsa, hot mustard, peanut sauce, or other sauces you enjoy.
WHAT CAN I USE INSTEAD OF EGG ROLL WRAPPERS?
Make them from scratch with this gluten-free egg roll recipe. Alternatively, you can buy this gluten-free egg roll or wonton wrap mix or use rice paper sheets. Although it's not the traditional method it works well.
IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EGG ROLL WRAPPERS AND SPRING ROLL WRAPPERS?
Spring rolls have a thinner wrapper. Whereas egg rolls have a thicker and crispier wrapper.
HOW DO YOU SHAPE RAW EGG ROLLS?
Place a wrapper on a flat surface, 1 corner facing to. Put 2 tablespoons of filling in the middle down of the wrapper (around 1 inch from the corner). Fold the corner to the middle and continue with the right and left corners so it looks like an envelope.
Start rolling the wrapper from the bottom and moisten the end corner on the front with water to seal it. Make sure there is no air trapped in the egg roll.
HOW TO STORE AND REHEAT GF EGG ROLLS?
Store the egg rolls in an airtight container for 3-4 days. If you have an air fryer reheat them using that or alternatively use the oven or microwave.
Gluten-Free Egg Roll Wrappers
Bite into these flaky and crispy gluten-free egg roll wrappers which are so easy to make! You'll impress your guests with this easy appetizer.
Ingredients
Wrap:
- 1 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour blend, plus more for sprinkling
- 1⁄3 cup sweet rice flour
- 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 eggs at room temperature, beaten
- 1 tablespoon warm water, plus more if needed
- 1 tsp olive oil
Filling:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped into small pieces
- 3 tablespoons (27 g) cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon (14 g) sesame oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1⁄4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1⁄4 tsp salt
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- Oil for frying
Instructions
For the Wrapper:
- Prepare a large mixing bowl. Mix all-purpose gluten-free flour blend, sweet rice flour, and sea salt.
- Make a hole in the dry mix, add the eggs, warm water, and olive oil using a fork or a spatula. Mix until it crumbles.
- Using your hand, knead the dough until you can form a smooth dough ball. It will be a bit sticky (not a messy sticky) but it's okay. Cover with plastic wrap and rest for 30-60 minutes.P
- ut the dough on a large flat floured surface and divide it into 4 portions.
- Take 1 part of the dough and start to flatten it using a rolling pin. Sprinkle some flour on the top of the dough to make it easier to form it. The result should be very very thin until you can see through your finger when you pick it up.
- Cut the wrap into 7”x7” sizes. Brush some flour and stack them. Cover with plastic wrap to avoid drying. Do the same with the rest.
For the filling:
- Prepare a large wok. Heat olive oil using over medium heat. Cook the ground beef for around 5 minutes until no longer pink. Break up the meat while cooking then drain any excess moisture from the wok.
- Add onion then cook until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Add cornstarch and garlic powder to the wok. Cook until incorporated and starch is fully absorbed.
- Add the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey, freshly ground black pepper, ginger, and salt.
- Reduce the heat to low heat, add the shredded cabbage, and toss until it is wilted. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Take off from the heat and let it rest for around 10 minutes.
How to assemble:
- Place a wrapper on a flat surface, 1 corner facing to. Put 2 tablespoons of filling in the middle down of the wrapper (around 1 inch from the corner). Fold the corner to the middle, and continue with the right and left corners so it looks like an envelope.
- Start rolling the wrapper from the bottom and moisten the end corner on the front with water to seal it. Make sure there is no air trapped in the egg roll.
- Repeat these steps with other wrappers.
- Now you can deep fry the egg roll until golden brown.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 493Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 665mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 3gSugar: 5gProtein: 28g
This nutrition info is based on the exact ingredients and brands that I used a the time. It may not be 100% accurate. Please check your ingredients nutrition labels.
Lily
Hi- instead of making my own GF flour blend, what store bought flour blend would you recommend for these wrappers? And do you have a favorite sweet rice flour brand? Thank you!
I haven’t tried a recipe of yours everyone didn’t love and request I make again and again! (And I have tried a lot!)
Wendy Stoltz
Hi Lily,
I like to use Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour and Bob's Red Mill Sweet White Rice Flour
Thanks for making our recipes.
Donna Anglin
Oh! These look so good! I have Bob's Red Mill gluten free 1 to 1 baking flour.....will that work?
Thanks for all your wonderful recipes!
Wendy Stoltz
Hi Donna,
Yes it will.