Air Fryer Chicken Dumplings (Printable Version)

Golden chicken dumplings cooked in an air fryer, served with a savory sesame soy sauce.

# 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 (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. Moisten the edge of the wrapper with water. Fold the wrapper over the filling to form a half-moon shape, pressing the edges 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 - Mix all dipping sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
07 - Serve hot dumplings with sesame soy sauce on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Crispy without deep frying: The air fryer gives you that irresistible golden crust using just a light brush of oil.
  • Quick and easy: With only 30 minutes of prep and 12 minutes of cook time, this recipe fits into any busy schedule.
  • Dairy-free and crowd-pleasing: Suitable for dairy-free diets and loved by adults and kids alike.
  • Versatile filling: The seasoned chicken filling is simple to customize with your favorite proteins or vegetables.
  • Homemade dipping sauce: The sesame soy sauce is bold, tangy, and takes just minutes to mix together.
02 -
  • Don't overfill: Use about 1 teaspoon of filling per wrapper — overfilling makes sealing difficult and can cause the dumplings to burst open during cooking.
  • Seal tightly: Press the edges firmly and ensure there are no air pockets inside the dumpling before pleating or sealing.
  • Oil both sides: A light brush or spray of oil on both sides is key to achieving that even, golden-brown crust in the air fryer.
  • Work in batches: Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket; cook in batches if needed to ensure each dumpling gets properly crispy.
  • Sauce ahead: The sesame soy dipping sauce can be mixed in advance and stored in the fridge — the flavors deepen as it sits.
  • Freeze for later: Arrange uncooked dumplings on a tray in a single layer, freeze until solid, then transfer to a bag. Cook from frozen, adding 2–3 minutes to the air fryer time.
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