Air Fryer Frozen Dumplings

# What You 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)

# How To Make It:

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 them evenly. Lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray if desired.

03 - Air fry the dumplings for 8 minutes.

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

05 - Brush the dumplings liberally with the prepared sesame glaze after the initial cooking.

06 - Return glazed dumplings to the air fryer and cook for an additional 4 minutes, or until edges are golden and crispy.

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

# Expert Suggestions:

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They're crispy on the outside with that perfect garlicky sesame aroma that makes your whole kitchen smell like a real restaurant.
Seriously five minutes of actual hands-on time, and you get something that tastes way more impressive than the effort you put in.
Works with any dumpling filling you have on hand, so you're never locked into one flavor or dietary restriction.

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Don't skip the brush step halfway through—that's literally the only thing separating these from regular air-fried dumplings, and it makes all the difference.
If your dumplings are still wet from the freezer, pat them gently with a paper towel first; it helps them crisp up instead of steam themselves into mushiness.

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