Air Fryer Crispy Dumplings (Printable)

Crispy golden dumplings filled with savory pork or tofu, served with a tangy soy ginger sauce.

# 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 or tamari
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 or tamari
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, napa cabbage, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper. Mix until thoroughly incorporated.
02 - Place a dumpling wrapper in your palm. Spoon 1 heaping teaspoon of filling into the center of the wrapper.
03 - Moisten the edge of the wrapper with water using your finger. Fold wrapper in half and press edges firmly to seal, creating pleats as desired. Repeat with remaining filling and wrappers.
04 - Set air fryer to 375°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
05 - Lightly brush or spray dumplings with neutral oil. Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch one another.
06 - Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, until golden and crispy.
07 - While dumplings cook, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, green onion, and red chili flakes in a small bowl. Mix well.
08 - Transfer dumplings to a serving plate and serve immediately with warm soy ginger dipping sauce.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Healthier than deep-fried dumplings but just as crispy and delicious
  • Dairy-free and easily adaptable for vegetarian diets
  • Ready in under 40 minutes from prep to plate
  • Perfect for meal prep—freeze uncooked dumplings for future cravings
  • The homemade soy ginger dipping sauce is a flavor-packed complement
02 -
  • Dumplings can be frozen before cooking; cook from frozen, adding 2–3 extra minutes to the air frying time
  • Don't skip preheating the air fryer—it ensures even cooking and maximum crispiness
  • Flip the dumplings halfway through cooking for uniform golden color on both sides
  • Make a double batch of the dipping sauce and store it in the fridge for up to a week
  • If wrappers are drying out, cover them with a damp towel while you work
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