Crispy Garlic Lumpia Chips (Print Version)

Thin, crunchy lumpia wrapper chips infused with aromatic garlic for a perfect snack or dip.

# 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (180°C) for 3 minutes.
02 - Stack the lumpia wrappers and slice into thin strips or triangles approximately 1.2 inches wide.
03 - Heat the oil gently over low heat in a small saucepan. Add minced garlic and sauté until golden and aromatic, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
04 - Place sliced wrappers in a large bowl, drizzle with garlic-infused oil, season with sea salt and black pepper, then toss gently to coat evenly.
05 - Arrange coated wrappers in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
06 - Air-fry for 5 to 7 minutes, shaking the basket halfway to ensure even cooking, until golden brown and crisp.
07 - Transfer chips to a wire rack to cool. Repeat process with remaining wrappers.
08 - Optionally garnish with chopped parsley or chives. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They cook in under 15 minutes and taste like you spent way more effort on them.
  • The garlic gets crispy and sweet, clinging to every piece in the best possible way.
  • You can make them with pantry staples and whatever wrappers you have on hand.
  • They're lighter than fried chips but just as addictive, maybe more.
02 -
  • Don't skip the preheat, cold wrappers in a cold basket turn chewy instead of crispy.
  • Watch the garlic closely when you sauté it, burnt garlic tastes bitter and ruins the whole batch.
  • If you overcrowd the basket, the chips steam instead of frying and you lose that crunch.
03 -
  • Use kitchen scissors instead of a knife to cut the wrappers, it's faster and cleaner.
  • Let the garlic oil cool for a minute before tossing, too hot and it can make the wrappers stick together.
  • Shake the basket gently but often, it keeps the chips from burning in spots and ensures even browning.
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