Air Fryer Dumplings

Method7 steps

1. 1

   Step 1: Check that the air-fryer instructions permit the water-in-basket setup and cooking from a cold start, and that the selected dumplings can be cooked by this method. Arrange enough assembled dumplings for one uncrowded basket, leaving about ¼–½ inch between them. Use either fresh or frozen dumplings; keep frozen dumplings frozen.

   Uses Fresh or frozen assembled dumplings, enough for one uncrowded basket

2. 2

   Step 2: Brush a thin film of neutral oil over every side of the dumplings from step 1. Have 1–2 tbsp available, but use only what is needed to coat them lightly.

   Uses Dumplings arranged in the basket · A thin coating from the available oil

   
3. 3

   Step 3: Check that the dumplings from step 2 are lightly coated all over. A bristle pastry brush gives a thin coating; alternatively rub on the same coating with lightly oiled clean hands. Keep the dumplings spaced apart.

   Uses Lightly oiled dumplings in the basket

4. 4

   Step 4: Flick the ¼ cup water over the coated dumplings from step 3 with clean fingers. Pour any water that remains into the base of the basket as permitted by the model instructions. Do not preheat. Choose only one cooking route below: step 5 for fresh dumplings, or step 6 for frozen dumplings.

   Uses Coated dumplings ready for water · ¼ cup water

5. 5

   Step 5: FRESH DUMPLINGS ONLY: Air-fry the loaded basket from step 4 at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes, checking from 10 minutes. A smaller batch may finish sooner. No flipping is needed. Continue as needed until the filling meets its package or filling-recipe doneness instructions; raw pork or beef filling must reach 71°C, and poultry filling 74°C. Skip step 6 and go to step 7.

   Check fresh dumplings · 10 minUses The prepared basket from step 4, only for the fresh route

6. 6

   Step 6: FROZEN DUMPLINGS ONLY: Without thawing, air-fry the loaded basket from step 4 at 400°F (200°C) for 12–14 minutes, checking from 12 minutes. A smaller batch may finish sooner. No flipping is needed. Continue as needed until the filling meets its package or filling-recipe doneness instructions; raw pork or beef filling must reach 71°C, and poultry filling 74°C. Use this route instead of step 5, then go to step 7.

   Check frozen dumplings · 12 minUses The prepared basket from step 4, only for the frozen route

7. 7

   Step 7: Lift the fully cooked dumplings from your chosen route in step 5 or step 6 onto a plate. Serve with the optional ready dipping sauce.

   Uses Only if the fresh route in step 5 was selected · Only if the frozen route in step 6 was selected · Ready dumpling dipping sauce, to serve (optional)