Air Fryer Frozen Dumplings (Printable)

Crispy frozen dumplings glazed with toasted sesame oil, air fried to perfection in minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 Steps:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
02 - Place frozen dumplings in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, ensuring space between each. Lightly spray with cooking spray if desired for extra crispiness.
03 - Cook dumplings in the air fryer for 8 minutes.
04 - Combine sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar (if using) in a small bowl and mix well.
05 - Brush the cooked dumplings generously with the sesame glaze mixture.
06 - Return the glazed dumplings to the air fryer and cook an additional 4 minutes until edges are golden and crispy.
07 - Transfer dumplings to a serving plate. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions. Serve immediately with soy sauce or preferred dipping sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 17 minutes from freezer to plate, with almost no hands-on time once they're cooking.
  • The crispy exterior with a tender interior tastes like you've mastered some secret restaurant technique.
  • One small bowl for the glaze means cleanup is genuinely painless.
02 -
  • Don't skip the brush step—the glaze is what separates these from standard air-fried dumplings, and applying it partway through cooking helps it adhere and caramelize slightly.
  • If your air fryer runs hot, start checking at the 10-minute mark; some machines cook faster than others, and you want that golden edge without burning.
03 -
  • A pastry brush makes applying the glaze infinitely easier than a spoon, and that minute of extra control genuinely shows in the final result.
  • Toasting your own sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes before using them deepens their flavor in a way that makes people ask what's different about your dumplings.
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