I have a little secret for you: rice paper is basically magic, and I’ve gathered 10 ridiculously easy recipes that prove it. From crispy snacks to fresh, colorful rolls and even a couple of unexpected sweet treats, these will keep your summer table brimming with yumminess. Trust me, once you start playing with these ideas, you’ll want to make them all.
1. Garlic Chicken Spring Rolls
This juicy garlic chicken roll is the kind of fresh spring roll that works any time of day. The marinated chicken and abundance of veggies taste so healthy and clean, making them totally perfect for warm weather.
And that garlic dipping sauce? It’s the absolute perfect finishing touch.
2. Salmon in Crispy Rice Paper
I can’t even tell you how tantalizing these salmon rolls are. Succulent fish and that shatteringly crisp rice paper will absolutely make you weak in the knees. The salmon takes a quick soak in a soy based marinade, gets a fast sear on each side, then gets rolled up tight with a sprinkle of green onions and crisped again in the pan.
3. Beef Rice Paper Rolls
Calling all meat lovers: I’ve got a roll with your name on it. Savory teriyaki beef, fresh veggies, and vermicelli noodles all bundle up in sticky rice paper for a bite that is truly to die for. I know it’s hard to resist, but let the steak cool just a moment before stuffing it inside for the best, neatest roll.
4. Banana Spring Rolls
The moment I spotted this fruity dessert, I knew I had to shout about it. You stuff rice paper with banana, roll it in sugar and warm apple pie spices, then drizzle everything with caramel sauce.
A fast pan fry gives the outside an incredible crispy snap that hugs the tender, warm banana inside. It’s pure, simple joy.
5. Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls
Fresh, traditional Vietnamese summer rolls often feature pork or shrimp, and this version is all about the shrimp, baby. They taste straight out of a restaurant yet are so simple I find myself making them at home constantly. My little trick is to double up the rice papers and give them a dip in warm water for that perfectly chewy, wrapped up bite.
6. Rice Paper Dumplings
I used to think dumplings meant hours of pleating and folding, but these rice paper dumplings changed everything. You just whip up a quick umami stir fry packed with cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, and tofu, then tuck it inside softened rice papers.
That’s honestly it. The whole thing feels like a little kitchen miracle and comes together with barely any effort.
7. Fried Rice Paper Chips
Did you know rice papers can do so much more than wrap? I love turning them into crispy little chips for munching.
They deliver big crunch without any oil, so you get a healthier snack that still totally satisfies. Just sprinkle on some seasoning and pop them right in the microwave (yep, the microwave!).
8. Crispy Rice Paper Spring Rolls
If you’re looking for a gluten free, vegan roll that even meat lovers devour, this is it. The filling and sauce together are absolutely irresistible. Inside, you’ve got a gorgeous medley of red cabbage, sweet carrots, fresh sprouts, and bell peppers that make every bite pop with color and crunch.
9. Vegetable Rice Paper Rolls
These vegetable rice paper rolls are my official summer jam. The filling is a full on rainbow of cool cucumbers, crunchy cabbage, sweet bell peppers, creamy avocado, and more freshness tucked in tight. Honestly, they look just as stunning as they taste, which says a lot because the flavor is amazing.
10. Shrimp Rice Paper Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce
Shrimp and summer rolls are a match made in heaven, and this version is one you won’t want to pass up. Juicy shrimp and crisp veggies come together for a nutritious gluten free meal that’s incredible with that creamy peanut sauce. Sriracha brings a spicy kick and fish sauce adds its signature savory, umami goodness.
