Air Fryer Frozen Dumplings (Print Version)

Quickly crisp frozen dumplings with a fragrant sesame oil glaze using an air fryer for delicious bites.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dumplings

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

→ Glaze & Garnish

02 - 2 tablespoons sesame oil
03 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
04 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (optional)
05 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
06 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Cooking Spray

07 - Nonstick cooking spray (optional)

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
02 - Place dumplings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, spacing them apart; optionally, lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray for extra crispness.
03 - Air fry the dumplings for 8 minutes.
04 - Combine sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar (if using) in a small bowl and mix well.
05 - Brush the air-fried dumplings liberally with the sesame glaze.
06 - Return dumplings to the air fryer and cook for an additional 4 minutes until golden and edges are crispy.
07 - Transfer dumplings to a serving plate, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions, and serve hot with soy sauce or preferred dipping sauce.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Crispy dumpling magic happens in 12 minutes flat, no babysitting required.
  • The sesame oil glaze tastes like you spent hours developing it, but it's genuinely just three ingredients mixed in a bowl.
  • Works with any dumpling variety you have hiding in your freezer, so there's zero pressure to hunt for specific brands.
02 -
  • Don't skip the space between dumplings; air needs to circulate for that crispy texture, and crowding them defeats the entire purpose.
  • The second coating of glaze is everything—it's what separates these from basic air-fried dumplings and turns them into something worth talking about.
03 -
  • Keep your pastry brush clean and handy—the glaze-brushing moment is brief, and precision here pays dividends in flavor distribution.
  • Don't thaw your dumplings; frozen is actually your secret weapon because the exterior crisps before the inside steams, creating that textural magic.
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