Tinis Mac Cheese Lumpia Rolls (Printable)

Crispy lumpia rolls stuffed with creamy mac and cheese, perfect for an easy, flavorful snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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
12 - Cooking spray or neutral oil for air-frying

# How to Make It:

01 - Boil salted water and cook macaroni 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, cooking until slightly thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Stir in cheddar and mozzarella until melted and smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if desired.
05 - Mix cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce, then let cool for 10 to 15 minutes until thick enough to handle.
06 - Place a wrapper on a clean surface. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of mac and cheese near the bottom edge. Fold sides over filling and roll tightly. Seal edge with beaten egg. Repeat for all wrappers.
07 - Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and preheat for 3 minutes.
08 - Lightly spray or brush the rolls with oil and arrange them in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
09 - Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crispy.
10 - Serve warm with optional ketchup, sriracha, or cheese dipping sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's the ultimate sneaky way to turn a classic side dish into a handheld snack that actually impresses people.
  • Air-frying means no deep oil mess, just crispy perfection in under 10 minutes.
  • The filling is forgiving enough for beginners but fancy enough to feel like you actually tried.
02 -
  • If your filling is still warm when you wrap it, the wrappers will get soft and tear—patience here is everything, and those 10 to 15 minutes of cooling time aren't optional.
  • Don't skip the egg wash on the edges; it's what seals them shut and gives them that beautiful golden shine that makes them irresistible.
03 -
  • Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket; they need space to crisp up evenly, so work in batches if necessary.
  • A light spray of oil is all you need—overly oily rolls taste heavy, so resist the urge to drench them.
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