Crispy Garlic Lumpia Chips (Printable)

Thin, crunchy lumpia strips infused with aromatic garlic, perfect as a savory snack.

# What You Need:

→ Lumpia Wrapper

01 - 10 lumpia (spring roll) wrappers

→ Garlic & Oil

02 - 3 tablespoons neutral oil (canola or vegetable)
03 - 4 large garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Garnish (optional)

06 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or chives

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Stack lumpia wrappers and slice into thin strips or triangles approximately 1.2 inches wide.
03 - Heat neutral oil gently in a small saucepan over low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
04 - Place sliced wrappers in a large bowl. Drizzle with garlic-infused oil, add sea salt and black pepper, then toss gently to coat evenly.
05 - Place coated wrapper strips in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
06 - Air-fry for 5 to 7 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the chips are golden brown and crispy.
07 - Remove chips and cool on a wire rack. Repeat with remaining wrappers. Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley or chives before serving.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • They're ready in under 25 minutes, meaning you can go from nothing to impressive snacking faster than ordering delivery.
  • The air fryer does all the heavy lifting, so your hands stay clean and your kitchen doesn't smell like a deep fryer for days.
  • That garlic flavor is addictive without being overwhelming, hitting that perfect balance between subtle and unforgettable.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cooling step on the garlic oil—if it's too hot, you'll partially cook the wrappers before they hit the air fryer, and they'll turn out chewy instead of shatteringly crisp.
  • The real secret is mincing the garlic fine and toasting it just until golden; burn it even slightly and the whole batch tastes bitter and acrid.
03 -
  • Make the garlic oil while your air fryer preheats—it's a smart use of time and ensures the oil is cooled to exactly the right temperature by the time you're ready to toss.
  • If you're batch-frying, keep the first batches in a warm oven (about 80°C) so everything stays hot and crispy when you serve it all together.
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