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Crispy golden-brown frozen dumplings cooked in an air fryer basket, ready to serve as a quick and delicious snack.
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Air Fryer Frozen Mandu Dumplings

Enjoy perfectly crispy yet tender dumplings made easily in the air fryer with no need to defrost! This recipe creates a deliciously soft texture on the sides with a light, crunchy top. Using a small amount of water in the air fryer, this method ensures each dumpling is perfectly cooked and ready to enjoy in minutes.
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Air Fryer Appetizer, Air Fryer Dumplings, Frozen Mandu
Cooking Method: Air Fryer
Diet: Vegetarian (if using veggie Mandu dumplings)
Servings: 2
Author: MelanieCooks.com

Equipment

Ingredients

  • Frozen Mandu dumplings any preferred brand and filling
  • 1/4 cup hot water

Instructions

  • Heat ¼ cup of water until hot (use a microwave or stovetop).
  • Remove the air fryer basket and pour the hot water directly into the bottom of the air fryer. Note: the water will pass through the holes at the bottom to create steam.
  • Place the frozen Mandu dumplings in a single layer inside the air fryer basket.
  • Insert the basket back into the air fryer and set it to 350°F for 10 minutes.
  • Once cooking is complete, remove the basket and enjoy your dumplings! They’ll be browned on top with a soft, tender texture on the sides.

Notes

  • No oil or flipping is required.
  • If using an air fryer with shelves, place the water in a heat-safe pan at the bottom of the air fryer to achieve similar results.