Crispy Garlic Lumpia Chips (Printable)

Thin, crunchy lumpia wrapper chips infused with aromatic garlic, ideal for snacking or dipping.

# 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:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're ready in under 25 minutes, which means you can serve something impressively crispy without the stress.
  • The garlic becomes sweet and mellow when infused into oil, tasting nothing like raw garlic overpowering your palate.
  • One batch costs almost nothing and keeps in an airtight container for days, making it perfect for when unexpected guests arrive.
02 -
  • Don't skip cooling the garlic oil slightly before tossing; hot oil will start cooking the wrappers and they'll be limp instead of crispy.
  • Overcrowding the air fryer basket is the one mistake that ruins everything—work in batches if needed because moisture trapped between layers creates steam rather than crispness.
03 -
  • Use fresh garlic that's been minced just before cooking—pre-minced or jarred garlic burns more easily and tastes flat compared to the real thing.
  • If you don't have an air fryer, a regular oven at 180°C works too; spread the wrappers on a baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking halfway, though they won't be quite as uniformly crispy.
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