Crispy Garlic Lumpia Chips (Print Version)

Thin, crunchy lumpia wrapper chips flavored with garlic, perfect for snacking or dipping.

# 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 your air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Stack the lumpia wrappers and cut into thin strips or triangles approximately 1.2 inches wide.
03 - Warm the oil gently in a small saucepan over low heat, add minced garlic and sauté until golden and aromatic, about 2 minutes, then remove from heat to cool slightly.
04 - Place the sliced wrappers in a mixing bowl, drizzle with garlic-infused oil, season with salt and black pepper, and toss lightly to coat evenly.
05 - Spread the coated wrappers in a single layer inside the air fryer basket; fry in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
06 - Cook for 5–7 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the strips are golden brown and crisp.
07 - Transfer chips to a wire rack to cool. Repeat cooking with remaining wrappers.
08 - Optionally, sprinkle with chopped parsley or chives. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're ready in under 15 minutes, which means you can satisfy a snack craving without planning ahead.
  • The garlic flavor hits differently when it's infused into the oil first—it's mellow, toasty, nothing like raw garlic harshness.
  • Air frying means minimal oil but maximum crispness, so they're lighter than deep-fried but taste just as indulgent.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cooling step on the wire rack—it's the difference between chips that shatter beautifully and ones that go limp the next day.
  • Low heat for the garlic is non-negotiable; high heat turns it bitter and burnt, which ruins the whole delicate balance of the recipe.
03 -
  • If you don't have an air fryer, you can shallow-fry these in a skillet with about 1 inch of oil heated to 180°C, stirring frequently until golden—it takes about the same time and tastes just as good.
  • Make extra garlic oil and keep it in a jar in your fridge for the next batch; it saves time and tastes even better as the flavors meld.
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