Air Fryer Frozen Dumplings (Printable)

Crispy frozen dumplings enhanced by a sesame oil glaze, cooked quickly for delightful flavor.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dumplings

01 - 20 frozen dumplings (pork, chicken, or vegetable variety)

→ Glaze & Garnish

02 - 30 ml sesame oil
03 - 15 ml soy sauce
04 - 5 ml rice vinegar (optional)
05 - 5 ml toasted sesame seeds
06 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Cooking Spray

07 - Nonstick cooking spray (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
02 - Place frozen dumplings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, spacing evenly; optionally, lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray for extra crispiness.
03 - Cook dumplings in the air fryer for 8 minutes.
04 - Combine sesame oil, soy sauce, and optional rice vinegar in a small bowl and mix thoroughly.
05 - Brush dumplings generously with the sesame glaze.
06 - Return glazed dumplings to air fryer and cook for an additional 4 minutes until edges are golden and crispy.
07 - Transfer dumplings to a serving plate; sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve hot with extra soy sauce or preferred dipping sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 17 minutes from freezer to table, no thawing required.
  • The sesame oil glaze turns humble frozen dumplings into something that tastes restaurant-quality.
  • Crispy edges without any babysitting or oil splatters on your stovetop.
02 -
  • Don't skip the space between dumplings or they'll steam instead of crisp; air flow is your friend here.
  • The sesame oil glaze applied halfway through is what turns these from just air-fried to genuinely crave-able.
03 -
  • If you have access to gluten-free dumplings and tamari instead of soy sauce, this recipe adapts beautifully for dietary restrictions without losing any flavor.
  • Prep your glaze and garnishes before the dumplings go into the air fryer so you're not scrambling halfway through cooking.
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