The Popular Chinese Appetizer That's Actually Chinese-American - Tasting Table
Egg rolls emerged in early 20th-century New York Chinatown as a fried Chinese-American adaptation of ancient Chinese spring rolls, with uncertain single inventorship.
Our Chicken Egg Rolls Are The Crispy Appetizer Your Party Needs - Tasting Table
Egg rolls may have evolved from egg-based omelets to the modern crispy-crusted variety, mainly filled with meats and vegetables, rather than actual eggs.