Air Fryer Frozen Dumplings Sesame (Printable)

Quickly crisp frozen dumplings with a flavorful sesame oil glaze and garnishes for a tasty snack or appetizer.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dumplings

01 - 20 frozen dumplings (pork, chicken, or vegetable 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)

# Method:

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, spacing evenly. Lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray if desired for added crispness.
03 - Cook the dumplings in the air fryer for 8 minutes.
04 - Combine sesame oil, soy sauce, and optional rice vinegar in a small bowl and mix well.
05 - Brush the cooked dumplings liberally with the sesame glaze mixture.
06 - Return the glazed dumplings to the air fryer and cook for an additional 4 minutes until edges are golden and crisp.
07 - Transfer dumplings to a serving dish. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve hot with extra soy sauce or preferred dipping sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Crispy exterior and tender filling without any of the fiddling around with oil splatters that pan-frying demands.
  • Ready faster than delivery, and tastes like you actually know what you're doing in the kitchen.
  • The sesame oil glaze transforms frozen dumplings from convenient backup plan into something genuinely crave-worthy.
02 -
  • Don't skip the preheating step—a cold basket means steamed dumplings instead of crispy ones, and that's the whole point of this method.
  • The glaze should brush on right after the first cook while the dumplings are still hot enough to absorb it, but not so hot they fall apart.
03 -
  • A pastry brush changes everything when applying the glaze—your fingers will work but won't coat as evenly, and you'll burn yourself when they're hot.
  • If your dumplings start browning too fast, lower the temperature to 350°F and add a minute or two; every air fryer runs slightly different.
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