Tinis Mac Cheese Lumpia Rolls (Print)

Crispy lumpia rolls filled with creamy mac and cheese bring a tasty fusion snack packed with bold flavors.

# Ingredients:

→ Mac and Cheese Filling

01 - 7 oz elbow macaroni
02 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter
03 - 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
04 - 1 cup whole milk
05 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
06 - ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - ½ tsp salt
08 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper
09 - ¼ tsp smoked paprika (optional)

→ Lumpia Rolls

10 - 16 lumpia wrappers or spring roll wrappers
11 - 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
12 - Cooking spray or small amount of neutral oil (for air-frying)

# Instructions:

01 - Boil elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente, drain and set aside.
02 - Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
03 - Gradually whisk in milk, cook until slightly thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Stir in cheddar and mozzarella until melted and smooth, then season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if desired.
05 - Mix cooked macaroni into cheese sauce until fully coated, then cool for 10 to 15 minutes until thick enough to handle.
06 - Place one wrapper on a surface, spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of filling near bottom edge, fold sides over, roll tightly and seal edge with beaten egg. Repeat remaining wrappers.
07 - Set air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and preheat for 3 minutes.
08 - Lightly spray or brush rolls with oil and arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
09 - Cook rolls for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crispy.
10 - Serve warm, optionally with ketchup, sriracha, or cheese dipping sauce.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • They're crispy on the outside and oozing with melty cheese on the inside, hitting two different cravings at once.
  • Takes just 40 minutes from start to the first golden roll coming out of the air fryer.
  • Vegetarian, easy to make ahead, and somehow feels fancier than it actually is.
02 -
  • Let your mac and cheese cool completely before rolling or it will split the wrappers and leak filling everywhere.
  • The halfway turn is not optional—it's what makes them evenly crispy instead of pale on one side and dark on the other.
03 -
  • Oil the rolls lightly before air frying, not the basket, so they're crispy not greasy and don't stick.
  • If your filling is too loose before rolling, let it cool in the fridge for 20 minutes instead of fighting with it on the counter.
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