Air fried dumplings. © Hot Air Frying / 2016.
Make these using frozen Asian-style dumplings you buy in a packet from the store. The air fryer cooks them beautifully while you tend to something else, such as the noodle, rice or veg.
Serve hot, ideally with a sauce such as dumpling sauce or plum sauce or even just soy sauce.
Air fried dumplings
Asian dumplings cooked in an air fryer
Ingredients
- 8 Frozen Asian-style dumplings
- 1 teaspoon oil
Instructions
For paddle-type air fryers
- Heat oil in machine for 2 minutes.
- Put still-frozen dumplings into machine (do not thaw).
- Cook 11 minutes.
For basket-type air fryers
- Put dumplings in bowl with oil; toss.
- Put still-frozen dumplings into machine (do not thaw).
- Cook 11 minutes at 160 C / 320 F. Shake basket half-way through.
Notes
Best done in small batches to ensure they cook evenly and don't stick. If you need to make a lot, cook in small batches, and then reheat. Serve cooked dumplings within 2 hours, or refrigerate.
Chinese dumpling sauce. © CooksInfo / 2018. Used with permission.
Nutrition
Varies, depending on brand and type purchased. If you follow Weight Watchers, you may be surprised how low some brands can be in points.
Air fried dumplings. © Hot Air Frying / 2016.
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