Crispy Chicken Rice Paper Dumplings
Crispy Chicken Rice Paper Dumplings
Ingredients
For the Dumpling Filling
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For Assembly and Cooking
- 12 rice paper wrappers, 8.5-inch diameter
- as needed cooking spray
For Garnish and Dipping Sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
- 1/4 cup soy sauce, for dipping
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, for dipping
- 1 teaspoon chili oil, or to taste, for dipping
Instructions
- 1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped green onions, 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh chives, minced garlic, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix thoroughly with chopsticks or a spoon until all ingredients are well combined and the filling is uniform.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare your workspace: Fill a shallow dish or pie plate with warm water. Lay a clean cutting board or non-stick surface nearby for assembling the dumplings. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375
- 3
Working one at a time, dip a rice paper wrapper into the warm water for about 15-20 seconds, or until it is soft and pliable. Lay the softened wrapper flat on your prepared surface.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Place about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the chicken filling in the center of the softened rice paper wrapper. Fold the bottom edge of the wrapper over the filling, then fold in the sides, and finally roll it up from the bottom to form a compact dumpling. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange the formed dumplings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching. You may need to cook them in batches.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Air fry the dumplings at 375°F for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy. The chicken filling should be cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
While the dumplings are cooking, prepare the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili oil.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Once cooked, transfer the crispy chicken rice paper dumplings to a serving bowl. Garnish with the remaining 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh chives and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with the prepared dipping sauce.
⏱️ 3 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Chicken Rice Paper Dumplings
For the Dumpling Filling
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For Assembly and Cooking
- 12 rice paper wrappers, 8.5-inch diameter
- as needed cooking spray
For Garnish and Dipping Sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
- 1/4 cup soy sauce, for dipping
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, for dipping
- 1 teaspoon chili oil, or to taste, for dipping
Instructions
- 1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped green onions, 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh chives, minced garlic, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix thoroughly with chopsticks or a spoon until all ingredients are well combined and the filling is uniform.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare your workspace: Fill a shallow dish or pie plate with warm water. Lay a clean cutting board or non-stick surface nearby for assembling the dumplings. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375 - 3
Working one at a time, dip a rice paper wrapper into the warm water for about 15-20 seconds, or until it is soft and pliable. Lay the softened wrapper flat on your prepared surface.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Place about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the chicken filling in the center of the softened rice paper wrapper. Fold the bottom edge of the wrapper over the filling, then fold in the sides, and finally roll it up from the bottom to form a compact dumpling. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange the formed dumplings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching. You may need to cook them in batches.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Air fry the dumplings at 375°F for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy. The chicken filling should be cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
While the dumplings are cooking, prepare the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili oil.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Once cooked, transfer the crispy chicken rice paper dumplings to a serving bowl. Garnish with the remaining 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh chives and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with the prepared dipping sauce.
⏱️ 3 min