Crispy & Juicy! Easy Pan-Fried Dumplings with Air Fryer (No Oil Needed!)
Crispy & Juicy! Easy Pan-Fried Dumplings with Air Fryer (No Oil Needed!)
How to Make Crispy Fried Dumplings in an Air Fryer Without Thawing or Oil
Making delicious pan-fried dumplings is now simpler and healthier than ever! This recipe uses an air fryer, requires no thawing of frozen dumplings, and uses absolutely no oil. Enjoy perfectly crispy dumplings with a tender filling.
Ingredients- 15 frozen dumplings
- 1/2 cup water (for misting the dumplings)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Hello everyone! Today, I’m going to show you how to make incredibly delicious pan-fried dumplings using your air fryer, with no thawing required for frozen dumplings and absolutely no oil. You can easily enjoy these perfectly crispy outside and wonderfully tender inside dumplings right at home!
Step 2
First, take your frozen dumplings straight from the freezer and place them into the air fryer basket. There’s absolutely no need to thaw them! Next, lightly mist the surface of the dumplings with water using a spray bottle or a brush. This step is key: the moisture helps the dumpling’s own natural oils render out during cooking, creating a beautifully crispy exterior without any added oil.
Step 3
Now, set your air fryer to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit) and cook for about 5 to 8 minutes. The exact cooking time might vary slightly depending on the size of your dumplings and your specific air fryer model. If you prefer them even crispier and more deeply golden brown, feel free to add an extra 2-3 minutes. We found 5 minutes to be just perfect!
Step 4
Wow, after 5 minutes, I took out the dumplings and was amazed to see how much natural oil had rendered from the dumplings themselves! This oil is what gives them that fantastic fried appearance and texture, even without frying in oil.
Step 5
Voila! Here we have our perfectly crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, delicious pan-fried dumplings, made healthily without any added oil. They are so flavorful on their own, you might not even need a dipping sauce. Enjoy your guilt-free, tasty dumplings!
