Air Fryer Crispy Dumplings (Printable Version)

Golden crispy dumplings paired with tangy soy ginger sauce, ideal for a flavorful appetizer or snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dumpling Filling

01 - 7 oz ground pork, chicken, or crumbled firm tofu
02 - 1 cup napa cabbage, finely shredded
03 - 2 green onions, finely chopped
04 - 1 clove garlic, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
06 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
07 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

→ Dumpling Assembly

10 - 20 round dumpling wrappers
11 - Water for sealing

→ Soy Ginger Dipping Sauce

12 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
13 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
14 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
15 - 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
16 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
17 - 1 teaspoon green onion, finely sliced
18 - 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes, optional

# Directions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, cabbage, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
02 - Place one dumpling wrapper in your palm. Spoon 1 heaping teaspoon of filling into the center of each wrapper.
03 - Moisten the edge of each wrapper with water using your fingertip. Fold and press firmly to seal, creating pleats as desired. Repeat with remaining filling and wrappers.
04 - Set the air fryer to 375°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
05 - Lightly brush or spray all dumplings with oil on both sides. Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch each other.
06 - Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the dumplings are golden and crispy.
07 - While the dumplings cook, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, fresh ginger, green onion, and red chili flakes in a small bowl. Stir well to combine.
08 - Transfer the hot dumplings to a serving platter and serve immediately with the soy ginger dipping sauce on the side.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Irresistible Texture: Achieving a perfect golden-brown crunch without deep-frying.
  • Tangy Dipping Sauce: A zesty soy ginger sauce that perfectly complements the savory filling.
  • Quick and Easy: Ready in under 40 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights.
  • Customizable: Easily adaptable for vegetarian or gluten-free diets.
02 -
  • Frozen Option: You can cook these dumplings directly from frozen; just add 2–3 extra minutes to the air frying time.
  • Tight Seal: Use enough water to seal the edges firmly to prevent the filling from leaking out during the cooking process.
  • Allergen Care: Always check ingredient labels for soy, wheat, and sesame. Tamari and gluten-free wrappers are great swaps for dietary restrictions.
  • Oil Spray: A light, even mist of oil is the secret to achieving that deep-fried look and texture in the air fryer.
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