Air Fryer Chicken Dumplings (Printer-Friendly)

Golden chicken dumplings cooked crisp and served with a flavorful sesame soy sauce for a tasty bite.

# What You 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
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
16 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
17 - 1 teaspoon finely chopped spring onion
18 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

# 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. 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.
03 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
04 - 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.
05 - Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
06 - In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, honey, sesame seeds, spring onion, and chili flakes if using.
07 - Serve hot dumplings with sesame soy sauce on the side.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Effortlessly crispy results using the air fryer.
  • Healthy alternative to deep-fried gyoza.
  • Quick preparation and short cooking time.
  • Savory sesame soy sauce adds the perfect tangy kick.
02 -
  • Don't overfill the wrappers to prevent them from bursting during the sealing or cooking process.
  • Lightly spraying both sides of the dumplings with oil is essential for that signature golden-brown color.
  • If you have leftovers, you can freeze them uncooked in a single layer and cook them directly from frozen by adding 2–3 minutes to the total air fryer time.
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