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Printed September 1, 2026
Printed September 1, 2026
Air Fryer Alchemist
Filipino Turon Spring Rolls with Ube Drizzle
Caramelized banana and jackfruit wrapped in crispy spring roll wrappers get a purple yam finish in this air-fried take on a Filipino classic. No deep-frying required for that signature crackle.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe saba bananas (or regular bananas), sliced lengthwise
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup jackfruit, sliced into strips
- 12 spring roll wrappers
- 1 egg, beaten
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
- 2 tablespoons condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon warm water
Preparation
Turon is a beloved Filipino snack typically deep-fried until the sugar caramelizes into a crackling shell. The air fryer achieves similar results with a fraction of the oil, while the addition of an ube drizzle pays homage to the Philippines' love affair with purple yam.
Preparation
- Roll banana slices in brown sugar, coating all sides generously. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow the sugar to stick.
- Place a spring roll wrapper on a clean surface with one corner pointing toward you (diamond orientation).
- Place one sugared banana slice and a few jackfruit strips near the bottom corner.
- Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the sides and roll tightly toward the top corner.
- Brush the final corner with beaten egg to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers.
- Preheat air fryer to 190°C (375°F).
- Spray the spring rolls generously with cooking spray on all sides.
- Arrange in the air fryer basket without touching and air fry for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway through, until deep golden brown and crispy.
- While the turon cook, whisk together ube halaya, condensed milk, and warm water until smooth and drizzleable.
- Remove turon from air fryer and immediately drizzle with ube sauce. Serve warm.
