Frozen Dumplings Sesame Glaze (Printable Format)

Quickly prepare crispy dumplings with a savory sesame glaze using an air fryer for easy snacking.

# What's Needed:

→ Dumplings

01 - 20 frozen dumplings (pork, chicken, or vegetable variety)

→ Glaze & Garnish

02 - 30 ml sesame oil
03 - 15 ml soy sauce
04 - 5 ml 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 in the air fryer basket, spacing them apart. Lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray if desired.
03 - Cook the dumplings in the air fryer for 8 minutes.
04 - Combine sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar (if using) in a small bowl and mix thoroughly.
05 - Brush the dumplings generously with the sesame oil glaze after the initial cooking.
06 - Return dumplings to the air fryer and cook for an additional 4 minutes until edges are golden and crispy.
07 - Transfer dumplings to a serving plate, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions, and serve warm with extra soy sauce or preferred dipping sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Transforms frozen dumplings into something crispy and elegant in under seventeen minutes, no thawing required.
  • The sesame oil glaze makes them taste like they came from a proper kitchen, not a freezer bag.
  • Works for last-minute entertaining or a solo snack that feels a little bit fancy.
02 -
  • Brushing the glaze only halfway through prevents it from burning, and the last four minutes of cooking lets it caramelize slightly without scorching.
  • Frozen dumplings go straight into the air fryer without thawing, which is actually what keeps them tender inside and crispy outside.
03 -
  • Don't skip the preheat, and don't skip the space between dumplings, because both are what separate crispy from steamed.
  • Toast your own sesame seeds in a dry pan for two minutes before garnishing, and suddenly they taste three times more alive and nutty.
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