Frozen Dumplings with Sesame

# What You'll Need:

→ Dumplings

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

→ Glaze & Garnish

02 - 2 tablespoons sesame oil

03 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce

04 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (optional)

05 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

06 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Cooking Spray

07 - Nonstick cooking spray (optional)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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 coat with nonstick cooking spray if desired.

03 - Air fry the dumplings for 8 minutes.

04 - Combine sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar in a small bowl and mix thoroughly.

05 - Brush the dumplings generously with the sesame glaze after the initial cooking.

06 - Return glazed dumplings to the air fryer and cook for an additional 4 minutes until edges are golden and crisp.

07 - Transfer dumplings to a plate, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately with extra soy sauce or preferred dipping sauce.

# Top Tips:

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The dumplings emerge with impossibly crispy bottoms and edges while staying tender and juicy inside, exactly like restaurant-quality pan-fried versions but without the mess or intimidation factor
A simple sesame oil glaze transforms basic frozen dumplings into something that feels like a deliberately planned appetizer rather than a freezer emergency backup

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Don't defrost the dumplings first, they cook perfectly from frozen and defrosting makes them soggy and prone to falling apart
The glaze must go on halfway through cooking, not at the start, or it will burn before the dumplings are cooked through

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