Description
Crispy and flavorful air fryer frozen dumplings easily made with your favorite pork, chicken, or vegetable dumplings. These dumplings are air fried to golden perfection with a delicious sesame oil glaze, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions. A quick and tasty appetizer or snack ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Dumplings
- 20 frozen dumplings (pork, chicken, or vegetable)
Sesame Glaze and Garnish
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Nonstick cooking spray (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes to ensure even cooking and a crispy exterior.
- Arrange Dumplings: Place the frozen dumplings in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, making sure to space them apart for proper air circulation. You may lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking if desired.
- Initial Air Fry: Cook the dumplings in the air fryer for 8 minutes to start crisping the outsides and thaw the insides.
- Prepare Sesame Glaze: While the dumplings cook, combine the sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar in a small bowl, whisking gently to mix the flavors.
- Apply Glaze: After the first cook, remove dumplings and brush them generously with the prepared sesame glaze to infuse flavor and help with browning.
- Final Air Fry: Return the glazed dumplings to the air fryer basket and cook for an additional 4 minutes. This will make the edges golden and crispy while locking in the glaze’s savory flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer the dumplings onto a serving plate, then sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve hot with extra soy sauce or your preferred dipping sauce for a delicious appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Ensure dumplings are arranged in a single layer without overlapping for even cooking.
- Adjust cook time slightly if using larger or smaller dumplings.
- Rice vinegar is optional but adds a nice tang to the glaze.
- For extra crispiness, lightly spray dumplings with nonstick spray before cooking.
- Serve immediately for best texture; dumplings can become soggy if left too long.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: air fryer dumplings, frozen dumplings, crispy dumplings, sesame glaze dumplings, quick appetizer, air fryer recipes, easy snacks
