Air Fryer Rice Paper Dumplings

These air fryer rice paper dumplings are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. They're versatile and so easy to make for lunch, dinner, or an afternoon snack.

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Total Time 45

Servings dumplings

Calories 34kcal

Author Jenna Urben

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tablespoon avocado oil
14 ounces extra firm tofu pressed and crumbled
8 ounces coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrot)
4 ounces mushrooms diced
3 green onions sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
1 tablespoon tamari sauce or soy sauce if not gluten-free
1 teaspoon sesame oil
16 pieces rice paper
Sesame seeds to top

Instructions

Press the tofu and prepare the vegetables. Warm a tablespoon of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tofu and veggies and sauté until slightly softened. Stir in tamari sauce and sesame oil then remove from heat.
Make a dipping station with cold water and a damp plate or cutting board to wrap the dumplings on.
Working one at a time, dip each rice paper wrapper into the cold water for a few seconds to soften then place on your work surface.
Place a heaping tablespoon of the mixture in the middle of the rice paper. Fold the bottom half up to cover the filling, bring in the sides, then fold the top over to seal. Repeat with a second sheet of rice paper to double wrap.
Coat with cooking spray and top with sesame seeds. Air fry at 380F for 10-12 minutes, flipping once halfway through. Dumplings are done when they are brown and crispy!
Remove from air fry, let cool slightly, then serve with dipping sauce of choice.

Notes

Dumplings are best served immediately. However if you have leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. To reheat, pan fry until warm or air fry at 380F for about 5 minutes, until crisp on both sides.

Tips for success

Only soak the pieces of rice paper for a few seconds to soften. They will continue to soften after soaking.
Don’t overcook the veggies, you want them to still have some crunch and not become too soggy.
No air fryer? No problem! Pan fry rice paper dumplings instead by warming a little sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add dumplings and cook until golden brown on each side, about 3-4 minutes.

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