Air Fryer Crispy Rice Paper Rolls with Corn & Avocado

Looking for a crispy snack that isn’t deep fried? These Air Fryer Crispy Corn and Avocado Rice Paper Rolls are golden and crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside. They’re filled with smoky roasted corn, mashed avocado and a warm tandoori-zaatar spice mix, then served with a tangy Tamarind Tahini Hummus. It’s a South Asian and Middle Eastern fusion snack that comes together with simple pantry ingredients.Makes: 6 rolls (serves 3)Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 10–12 minutes in the air fryerTotal time: about 30 minutesWhy You Will Love These Rice Paper RollsCrispy without deep frying: a light spray of olive oil and the air fryer do all the work.Big flavour: smoky tandoori spices, herby zaatar, roasted corn and creamy avocado.A different dip: a tangy tamarind tahini hummus instead of the usual peanut sauce.Vegetarian and naturally gluten-free (check your spice blend and rice paper labels), and a good source of fibre.IngredientsFor the Rolls (makes 6)6 large rice paper wrappers (22 cm)1 large ripe avocado, mashed1 cup sweet corn kernels, pan-roasted1 small red onion, finely chopped2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander (cilantro) and mint1 tbsp lemon juice1 tsp tandoori masala1 tsp zaatarOlive oil spray, for air fryingSalt and black pepper, to tasteFor the Tamarind Tahini Hummus1/2 cup boiled chickpeas2 tbsp tahini1 tbsp tamarind pulp2 tbsp thick yogurt1–2 tbsp warm water, to thinA pinch of roasted cumin powderSalt, to tasteTo Garnish1 tbsp pomegranate seedsA drizzle of olive oilExtra zaatar and a few mint leavesHow to Make Air Fryer Rice Paper RollsStep 1: Make the FillingMash the avocado in a bowl. Add the roasted corn, red onion, coriander, mint, lemon juice, tandoori masala, zaatar, salt and pepper. Mix gently so the corn keeps its shape.Step 2: Soften the Rice PaperFill a wide plate with warm water. Dip one wrapper for about 10 seconds, then lay it on a damp board. It will keep softening as you add the filling, so don’t over-soak it or it will tear.Step 3: RollSpoon about 2 tbsp of filling just below the centre. Fold the sides in, then roll up tightly like a spring roll. Repeat with the remaining wrappers. Tip: for extra crunch and fewer tears, use two wrappers per roll.Step 4: Air Fry Until CrispyPreheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F) for 3 minutes. Spray the rolls lightly with olive oil on all sides and place them in the basket without touching, as rice paper sticks to itself. Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway. For extra crispiness, turn the heat up to 200°C (390°F) for the last 2 minutes, until golden and bubbly. Lining the basket with perforated parchment helps stop sticking.Step 5: Make the Tamarind Tahini HummusBlend the chickpeas until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and whisk in the tahini, tamarind pulp, yogurt, warm water, cumin and salt until creamy. Add a little more water if it’s too thick. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and a swirl of tamarind.Step 6: ServeLet the rolls cool for a minute, then cut them diagonally to show the filling. Serve hot with the hummus, topped with pomegranate seeds, mint and a sprinkle of zaatar.Recipe Notes and VariationsVegan swap: use plant-based yogurt in the hummus.No air fryer? Bake on a lined tray at 200°C for 12–15 minutes, turning once.Make ahead: the filling and hummus keep in the fridge for 1 day. Squeeze a little lemon over the filling to stop the avocado browning.Storage: the rolls are best eaten fresh, as rice paper softens as it cools. Reheat in the air fryer for 2–3 minutes.Frequently Asked QuestionsWhy do rice paper rolls stick together in the air fryer?Damp rice paper is very sticky. Leave space between the rolls, spray them with a little oil and don’t overcrowd the basket.Are rice paper wrappers gluten-free?Most rice paper is made from rice flour, water and salt, so it’s naturally gluten-free. Some brands add tapioca or wheat, so always check the label.Can I use tinned corn?Yes. Drain it well and pat it dry before pan-roasting so it chars instead of steaming.Nutrition InformationPer serving (2 rolls with one-third of the hummus), approximate: Calories 370 | Carbs 45g | Fat 18g | Protein 8g | Fibre 9g.Nutrition values are estimates based on the ingredients used and will vary with brands and portion sizes.Love tamarind and tahini? Try my Healthy Chickpea Hummus for another easy dip, or pair the same tangy dip with my Tandoori Zaatar Corn Ribs.

Looking for a crispy snack that isn’t deep fried? These Air Fryer Crispy Corn and Avocado Rice Paper Rolls are golden and crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside. They’re filled with smoky roasted corn, mashed avocado and a warm tandoori-zaatar spice mix, then served with a tangy Tamarind Tahini Hummus. It’s a South Asian and Middle Eastern fusion snack that comes together with simple pantry ingredients.

Makes: 6 rolls (serves 3)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10–12 minutes in the air fryer
Total time: about 30 minutes

Why You Will Love These Rice Paper Rolls

Crispy without deep frying: a light spray of olive oil and the air fryer do all the work.
Big flavour: smoky tandoori spices, herby zaatar, roasted corn and creamy avocado.
A different dip: a tangy tamarind tahini hummus instead of the usual peanut sauce.
Vegetarian and naturally gluten-free (check your spice blend and rice paper labels), and a good source of fibre.

Ingredients

For the Rolls (makes 6)

6 large rice paper wrappers (22 cm)
1 large ripe avocado, mashed
1 cup sweet corn kernels, pan-roasted
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander (cilantro) and mint
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp tandoori masala
1 tsp zaatar
Olive oil spray, for air frying
Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Tamarind Tahini Hummus

1/2 cup boiled chickpeas
2 tbsp tahini
1 tbsp tamarind pulp
2 tbsp thick yogurt
1–2 tbsp warm water, to thin
A pinch of roasted cumin powder
Salt, to taste

To Garnish

1 tbsp pomegranate seeds
A drizzle of olive oil
Extra zaatar and a few mint leaves

How to Make Air Fryer Rice Paper Rolls

Step 1: Make the Filling

Mash the avocado in a bowl. Add the roasted corn, red onion, coriander, mint, lemon juice, tandoori masala, zaatar, salt and pepper. Mix gently so the corn keeps its shape.

Step 2: Soften the Rice Paper

Fill a wide plate with warm water. Dip one wrapper for about 10 seconds, then lay it on a damp board. It will keep softening as you add the filling, so don’t over-soak it or it will tear.

Step 3: Roll

Spoon about 2 tbsp of filling just below the centre. Fold the sides in, then roll up tightly like a spring roll. Repeat with the remaining wrappers. Tip: for extra crunch and fewer tears, use two wrappers per roll.

Step 4: Air Fry Until Crispy

Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F) for 3 minutes. Spray the rolls lightly with olive oil on all sides and place them in the basket without touching, as rice paper sticks to itself. Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway. For extra crispiness, turn the heat up to 200°C (390°F) for the last 2 minutes, until golden and bubbly. Lining the basket with perforated parchment helps stop sticking.

Step 5: Make the Tamarind Tahini Hummus

Blend the chickpeas until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and whisk in the tahini, tamarind pulp, yogurt, warm water, cumin and salt until creamy. Add a little more water if it’s too thick. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and a swirl of tamarind.

Step 6: Serve

Let the rolls cool for a minute, then cut them diagonally to show the filling. Serve hot with the hummus, topped with pomegranate seeds, mint and a sprinkle of zaatar.

Recipe Notes and Variations

Vegan swap: use plant-based yogurt in the hummus.
No air fryer? Bake on a lined tray at 200°C for 12–15 minutes, turning once.
Make ahead: the filling and hummus keep in the fridge for 1 day. Squeeze a little lemon over the filling to stop the avocado browning.
Storage: the rolls are best eaten fresh, as rice paper softens as it cools. Reheat in the air fryer for 2–3 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do rice paper rolls stick together in the air fryer?

Damp rice paper is very sticky. Leave space between the rolls, spray them with a little oil and don’t overcrowd the basket.

Are rice paper wrappers gluten-free?

Most rice paper is made from rice flour, water and salt, so it’s naturally gluten-free. Some brands add tapioca or wheat, so always check the label.

Can I use tinned corn?

Yes. Drain it well and pat it dry before pan-roasting so it chars instead of steaming.

Nutrition Information

Per serving (2 rolls with one-third of the hummus), approximate: Calories 370 | Carbs 45g | Fat 18g | Protein 8g | Fibre 9g.

Nutrition values are estimates based on the ingredients used and will vary with brands and portion sizes.

Love tamarind and tahini? Try my Healthy Chickpea Hummus for another easy dip, or pair the same tangy dip with my Tandoori Zaatar Corn Ribs.

Air Fryer Crispy Corn & Avocado Rice Paper Rolls with Tamarind Tahini Hummus