Air Fryer Crispy Dumplings (Printable)

Golden, crispy dumplings air-fried and served with a tangy soy ginger dipping sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dumpling Filling

01 - 7 oz ground pork, or chicken or tofu for vegetarian option
02 - 1 cup napa cabbage, finely shredded
03 - 2 green onions, finely chopped
04 - 1 clove garlic, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine ground pork, napa cabbage, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
02 - Place a dumpling wrapper in your palm. Spoon 1 heaping teaspoon of filling into the center. Moisten the edge of the wrapper with water, fold, and press to seal tightly while pleating as desired. Repeat with remaining filling and wrappers.
03 - Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.
04 - Lightly brush or spray dumplings with oil. Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch each other.
05 - Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, until golden and crisp.
06 - While dumplings cook, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, fresh ginger, green onion, and red chili flakes in a small bowl. Mix well.
07 - Transfer dumplings to a serving plate and serve hot with soy ginger dipping sauce.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Quick and easy preparation in just 37 minutes from start to finish
  • Air fryer method creates irresistibly crispy dumplings with less oil than traditional frying
  • Versatile filling that can be customized with pork, chicken, or tofu for vegetarian preferences
  • Homemade soy ginger dipping sauce elevates the flavor profile with minimal effort
  • Perfect for meal prep—freeze uncooked dumplings and cook directly from frozen
  • Impressive appetizer or snack that works beautifully for entertaining or weeknight treats
02 -
  • Freeze uncooked dumplings on a parchment-lined tray before transferring to a freezer bag—cook directly from frozen, adding 2-3 extra minutes to the air frying time
  • Test one dumpling first to check seasoning and adjust the filling if needed before assembling all the dumplings
  • Use a small amount of cornstarch on your work surface if wrappers become sticky during assembly
  • For extra crispy bottoms, lightly spray the air fryer basket before adding dumplings
  • Make the dipping sauce ahead of time to allow the flavors to meld—it tastes even better after sitting for 30 minutes
  • Double the batch and freeze extras for quick snacks or last-minute appetizers
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