Air Fryer Frozen Dumplings Sesame

# 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 in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each; optionally spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray for extra crispiness.

03 - Air fry the dumplings for 8 minutes.

04 - Combine sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar (if used) in a small bowl and mix thoroughly.

05 - Brush the dumplings generously with the sesame oil mixture after the initial cooking time.

06 - Return dumplings to the air fryer and continue cooking for 4 more minutes or until edges are golden and crispy.

07 - Transfer dumplings to a serving plate, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions, and serve immediately with extra soy sauce or preferred dipping sauce.

# Expert Advice:

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Ready in 17 minutes from frozen to golden and glistening, no thawing required.
The sesame oil glaze gives them a sophisticated depth that tastes like you've been laboring over them all day.
Air frying means no oil splattering on your stovetop and minimal cleanup afterward.
Works with any dumpling filling you prefer, so you're never locked into one flavor profile.

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Don't skip the space between dumplings in the basket; air flows around them and that's what creates the crispiness.
The glaze should be applied halfway through cooking, not before, otherwise it can burn or make them soggy instead of crispy.
Toasted sesame seeds make a visible difference in both flavor and appearance—the untoasted version tastes noticeably bland by comparison.

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