Crispy Garlic Lumpia Chips (Print version)

Thin, crispy lumpia wrapper chips flavored with garlic, ideal for snacking or pairing with dips.

# What you'll 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (180°C) for 3 minutes.
02 - Stack the lumpia wrappers and cut into thin strips or triangles approximately 1.2 inches (3 cm) wide.
03 - Warm the neutral oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 2 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
04 - Place the sliced wrappers in a large bowl, drizzle the garlic-infused oil, and season with sea salt and ground black pepper. Toss gently to coat evenly.
05 - Place the 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 crisp.
07 - Remove chips and transfer to a wire rack to cool. Repeat the frying process with remaining wrappers.
08 - Optionally garnish with chopped parsley or chives. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're ready in under 25 minutes and require almost no skill, just an air fryer and your willingness to toss things gently.
  • The garlic flavor is genuine and aromatic without being overwhelming, and they stay crispy for hours if you can resist eating them all immediately.
  • One batch feeds a crowd or becomes your personal snack stash—vegan, dairy-free, and honestly more satisfying than any store-bought chip.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cooling step for the garlic oil—adding hot oil to room-temperature wrappers causes uneven cooking and some pieces will brown while others stay pale and soft.
  • Overcrowding the air fryer basket is the most common mistake; even if it means three batches instead of two, single-layer arrangement is what gives you that true crispness.
  • These chips begin to lose their crunch after a few hours, so make them the day you're serving them or store them sealed and reheat briefly in the air fryer before eating.
03 -
  • If lumpia wrappers are hard to find in your area, wonton wrappers work as a substitute, though they're slightly thicker and may need an extra minute in the air fryer.
  • The air fryer temperature is crucial—too high and the wrappers burn before the garlic flavor develops; too low and they stay chewy instead of crisping up.
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