Air Fryer Chicken Dumplings (Printable)

Crispy golden chicken dumplings served with a savory sesame soy dipping sauce, ready in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dumpling Filling

01 - 10.5 oz ground chicken
02 - 2 spring onions, finely chopped
03 - 1 clove garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
05 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
06 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
07 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Dumplings

10 - 24 round dumpling wrappers (gyoza or wonton style)
11 - Water for sealing

→ Sesame Soy Dipping Sauce

12 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
13 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
14 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
15 - 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
16 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
17 - 1 teaspoon finely chopped spring onion
18 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine ground chicken, spring onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, white pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
02 - Place a dumpling wrapper in the palm of your hand. Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of filling into the center of the wrapper.
03 - Moisten the edge of the wrapper with water. Fold the wrapper over the filling to form a half-moon shape, pressing the edges firmly to seal. Pleat if desired. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
04 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
05 - Lightly brush or spray both sides of the dumplings with oil. Arrange dumplings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch.
06 - Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
07 - While dumplings cook, mix all dipping sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
08 - Serve hot dumplings with sesame soy sauce on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Crispy without the oil: Achieve a golden, crunchy exterior using only a light spray of oil.
  • Quick and Easy: From preparation to plate in about 42 minutes, making it ideal for busy evenings.
  • Flavorful Filling: The combination of fresh ginger, garlic, and sesame oil ensures every dumpling is packed with aroma.
  • Customizable: Easily adapted for different proteins or dietary needs like gluten-free.
02 -
  • Single Layer: Always arrange dumplings in a single layer without touching to ensure the air circulates for maximum crispness.
  • Oil is Key: A light coating of oil on the wrappers is essential to prevent them from drying out and to help them turn golden brown.
  • Freezing: You can freeze uncooked dumplings in a single layer. Once frozen, transfer to a bag. Cook them directly from frozen by adding 2–3 minutes to the total air fryer time.
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