Quick and Delicious Air Fryer Rice Paper Chicken Dumplings

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Looking for something new to whip up in the kitchen? At the time of writing this recipe, I had just purchased my new air fryer, and I’ve been using it every single day! If you want to learn about my first impressions on my new Cosori Air Fryer, then I definitely recommend you check out this video!

When I was doing that demo video, I was looking up what recipes to try in the air fryer. A popular one I saw that had the Internet by storm was air fryer dumplings. I had some ground chicken and had exactly what would be needed for a simple yet flavorful dumpling filling. I love the idea of using rice paper for dumplings because it is much easier to use these than to make a dumpling dough! As I mention in my free motivational guide to explore your potential in the kitchen, Making Cooking Fun!, not only can going out to eat inspire you to make new recipes, but I highly recommend using media! Of course my blog can help inspire you, but I admit it’s fun to get inspiration from social media. I saw lots of shrimp rice paper dumplings, but being a chicken lover, I had to jump on these. Plus, you’ll love this recipe since you don’t have to cook the filling before adding - just add your raw mixture into the rice paper and air fry, and a delicious meal is ready in no time!

Be sure to watch the video to follow along in preparing the meat mixture and how to roll up our dumplings perfectly so that they don’t break while frying! It would mean a lot to me if you could please subscribe to my YouTube channel and hit the bell button so you receive all of the notifications when a new video recipe goes live! Let’s get cooking!

Why Make Air Fryer Rice Paper Dumplings?

• Easy: It’s much easier to make rice paper dumplings than regular dumplings since you won’t have to make dough! Rice paper can be a little tricky to manipulate if you’re new, but I’ll give you all the tips and tricks to ensure that you master the technique!
• Fast: Making the meat filling, then assembling and cooking is super quick! You don’t need to cook the meat mixture in advance, which is a huge time saver! Also, air frying the dumplings will be done in a flash!
• High protein: This chicken dumpling recipe with rice paper are high in protein thanks to our chicken filling. Plus, they’re low in fat and contain less carbs than regular dumplings.
• Plenty of customizations: Want to customize the filling to make it your very own? I’ve got lots of options to suit your preferences listed later on in this post, so keep reading!

Questions You May Have!

Equipment for These Rice Paper Chicken Dumplings

• Cutting board
• Salt crock
• Air fryer
• Grater
• Baking tray
• Chef’s knife
• Mixing bowl
• Olive oil spray dispenser
• Baking sheet
• Garlic press
• Ramekin (to dip sauce!)

Ingredients for Air Fried Rice Paper Chicken Dumplings

Check out the FULL PRINTABLE RECIPE CARD by scrolling to the bottom of this post or by pressing the “Jump to Recipe” button for all ingredients and their quantities. You can also scale the recipe based on how many chicken dumplings you want to make. By default, the recipe will yield 7 dumplings.

• Rice paper wrappers: You’ll need 2 wrappers for each dumpling since we’ll be double wrapping them.
• Ground chicken: I use extra lean ground chicken.
• Green onions: Freshly chopped to add in the mixture and more for garnish.
• Ginger: Freshly grated ginger.
• Garlic: Whole garlic cloves, minced into the meat mixture.
• Soy sauce:‍ ‍A little bit to mix in the filling and add lots of umami flavor.
• Olive oil: To coat the top of the dumplings to help them get crispy in the air fryer and to prevent sticking.
• Salt: Although soy sauce is salty, a pinch of salt will help provide additional seasoning.

How to Make Air Fryer Rice Paper Dumplings

In a large bowl, mix together the ground chicken, green onions, ginger, garlic, and soy sauce. To test seasoning, cook a small (dime-sized) portion in a pan and adjust salt as needed.

Fill a large baking sheet or shallow dish with water. Dip a rice paper wrapper into the water, submerging completely on both sides. Let any excess water drip off and place the wrapper on a clean, dry surface. Allow it to soften for 10–30 seconds.

Repeat the dipping process with a second wrapper.

Place about 50–60 g of the chicken mixture in the center of the first softened wrapper. Fold it gently into a rectangular parcel. Then place the parcel onto the second softened wrapper and fold again to seal it completely.

Transfer the dumpling to a plate or tray, and lightly coat with oil to prevent sticking. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.

Meanwhile, preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).

Air fry the dumplings at 400°F for 10–15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp on all sides.

Drizzle with your stir fry sauce and garnish with sliced green onions.

Serve hot!

Tips & Tricks for the Best Air Fryer Rice Paper Dumplings

• Using two rice paper wrappers gives the dumplings a sturdier structure and helps them get extra crispy in the air fryer without tearing or bursting.
• Keep the filling to about 50–60 g (roughly 3–4 tablespoons). Overfilling can make the dumplings hard to wrap and more likely to tear or burst while cooking.
• Rice paper becomes sticky and delicate fast. Only soak what you’re ready to use, and work one or two at a time to prevent them from sticking to your surface or each other.
• Lightly coating the dumplings in oil helps prevent sticking and promotes browning. A brush or spray bottle works great for even coverage without using too much oil.
• You can assemble the dumplings a few hours ahead and store them on a parchment-lined tray covered with a damp paper towel. Just air fry when ready to serve.
• Depending on your air fryer model, cooking times may vary. The dumplings are done when both sides are golden brown and the wrapper is crisp.
• If you don’t want to drizzle the stir fry sauce on top, serve it on the side as a dipping sauce. Try sweet chili sauce, soy-vinegar dip, or a spicy mayo for variation!
• Swap ground chicken for ground turkey, pork, or tofu for different flavors. Add finely shredded cabbage or carrots to the filling for extra texture and nutrition.

Variations for Air Fryer Rice Paper Dumplings

• Protein: You can use other meats such as ground pork, ground beef, or even ground turkey. If you want these to be vegetarian, you can use tofu.
• Greens: You can swap the green onions for chives.
• Sesame oil: You can use toasted sesame oil in the meat mixture if you would like for a nutty aroma.
• Veggies: Feel free to add veggies of your choice for some additional crunch and some vitamins! Veggies that would be delicious here include chopped carrots, mushrooms, cabbage and/or onions.
• Gluten-free: Ensure that your soy sauce is certified gluten-free, or substitute with coconut aminos or tamari.
• Garnish: If desired, you can garnish your dumplings with white sesame seeds and/or black sesame seeds.

How to Serve Air Fryer Rice Paper Dumplings

Asa you’ll see in the pictures, I’ve served my dumplings with my Simple Stir Fry Sauce recipe. You can prepare it as your chicken marinates and your air fryer preheats! However, there are lots of other dipping options you can choose from:

• Soy sauce
• Chili garlic sauce
• Sriracha

If you’re looking for mains to have for dinner, here are some options that will accompany these chicken dumplings perfectly:

• Fried Rice: Try out my Shrimp Fried Rice, Spicy Paneer Fried Rice, Super Simple Egg Fried Rice, or Better Than Takeout Beef Fried Rice.
• Noodles: Weeknight Tofu Noodles Stir Fry,
• Other Asian-inspired dishes:Keto Egg Roll in a Bowl,Sushi Cones 5 Ways, Teriyaki Shrimp Stir Fry with Veggies and Udon Noodles, Chicken Hakka Noodles.

Getting Every Rice Paper Dumpling Crispy

The biggest key to crisp — not chewy — dumplings is airflow. Arrange them in a single layer in the air fryer basket with a little space between each one, and work in batches if they won't all fit; a crowded basket traps steam and softens the wrappers instead of crisping them. Give each parcel a light coat of oil before it goes in so it browns evenly, flip halfway through, and finish with a scatter of sliced green onions for a fresh, sharp bite against the golden shells.

Easy Swaps

Swap the ground chicken for ground turkey or pork, use tamari or coconut aminos in place of the soy sauce to keep it gluten-free, and if you are out of rice paper, softened collard green leaves make a fun wrapper.

More Air Fryer Crispy Goodness!

• Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
• Cheesy Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers
• Indian-Street Style Air Fryer Potatoes
• Spicy Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings

Love a good dumpling? Try my steamed chicken momos next.

No Air Fryer? Oven and Pan-Fry Methods

This recipe is written for an air fryer, but the dumplings are not fussy about how they get crisp — they only need dry heat and a bit of oil on the outside. To bake them, heat the oven to 400°F, the same temperature the air fryer runs at, and line a sheet pan with parchment paper so the wrappers do not weld themselves to it. Arrange the parcels in a single layer with space between them, brush or spray them lightly with oil, and bake for around 20 to 25 minutes, turning them once halfway. An oven moves far less air than an air fryer basket, so give them longer than the 10 to 15 minutes in the recipe card and pull them when both sides are golden and the wrapper has gone properly crisp, rather than going by the clock.

You can also pan fry them, which is the fastest of the three methods. Heat a bit of oil in a nonstick skillet over medium, lay the dumplings flat side down and cook two to three minutes a side until each face is browned. You are effectively shallow-frying the same rice paper sheets that make spring rolls crackle, so they take on color quickly and can go from golden to too dark in under a minute. Keep them moving and do not walk away from the pan.