Air Fryer Chicken Dumplings

There’s just something about biting into a perfectly crispy dumpling that makes any day better—and when you can make them at home in your air fryer? Game. Changer. These Air Fryer Chicken Dumplings are packed with juicy ground chicken, savory shiitake mushrooms, and fragrant aromatics like garlic, ginger, and green onion. They get beautifully golden and crispy in the air fryer, no deep frying required!

I started making these one night when I was seriously craving dumplings but didn’t want to deal with a bunch of oil splatter (or, let’s be honest, a big clean-up). I had a pack of wonton wrappers in the fridge and some ground chicken, and the rest came together quickly. The air fryer makes them perfectly crisp on the outside while keeping the filling juicy and flavorful. Plus, they’re way healthier than takeout—each dumpling uses minimal oil and is full of lean protein and veggies.

Why You’ll Love These Air Fryer Chicken Dumplings

• Crispy outside, juicy inside without deep frying
• Packed with bold, savory flavors from fresh ingredients
• Freezer-friendly for quick meals later
• Totally customizable (you could easily swap in ground turkey or tofu!)
• Quick cook time—just 11 minutes in the air fryer

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 1 12-oz pack of dumpling or wonton wrappers (I used Nasoya; they’re 1 SP for 3 wrappers!)
• 1 lb ground chicken
• 4 oz shiitake mushrooms, finely diced
• 4 garlic cloves, pressed
• 4 green onions, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp fresh minced ginger
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
• Oil spray for air frying
• Dipping sauce of choice (I love ponzu or black vinegar!)

Tip: If you can only find square wrappers, just cut them into circles using a jar lid or small bowl!

How to Make Chicken Dumplings in the Air Fryer

Step 1: Make the Filling
In a large bowl, mix together the ground chicken, mushrooms, garlic, green onion, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and red pepper flakes until well combined.

Step 2: Assemble the Dumplings
Lay out your wrappers and add about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of each. Don’t overstuff—less is more here to avoid messy bursting!

Dip your finger in water and wet the edge of the wrapper. Fold it over into a half-moon shape, then pinch and pleat along the edges to seal.

Step 3: Air Fry to Crispy Perfection
Lightly spray the dumplings with oil spray on all sides. Place them in your air fryer basket or tray, making sure they don’t touch (they crisp up better that way!). Air fry at 375°F for 11 minutes, flipping halfway through for even browning.

Serving Suggestions

These air fryer chicken dumplings are perfect on their own, but even better with a dipping sauce. Ponzu, chili crisp, black vinegar, or even a quick mix of soy sauce and sesame oil all work beautifully.

I love making a double batch and freezing half before cooking—just assemble, freeze on a baking sheet until solid, and store in a zip-top bag. You can cook them straight from frozen; just add 2–3 extra minutes in the air fryer.

For more air fryer inspo, check out my Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets, Air Fryer Crab Rangoon, or Air Fryer Crispy Rice Sushi!

Air Fryer Chicken Dumplings

Jacklin Altman

These dumplings are crispy and packed with flavor, made lighter using an air fryer!

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 11 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine Chinese

Servings 10

Calories 182 kcal

Equipment

• Air Fryer

Ingredients

  

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• 1 12 oz pack of dumpling wrappers I used Nasoya wonton wrappers, they’re 1 SP for 3 wrappers. The folded dumplings use a circular wrapper, so if you can only find square ones, just cut them into circles with a lid of some sort or a knife!
• 1 lb ground chicken
• 4 oz shiitake mushrooms diced
• 4 garlic cloves pressed
• 4 green onions chopped finely
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp fresh minced ginger
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• Oil spray for air frying or oil for pan frying
• Dipping sauce of choice ponzu, black vinegar, or store bought are all delicious!

Instructions

 

• Combine chicken, diced mushroom, garlic, green onion, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and red pepper flakes in mixing bowl
• Lay out wonton wrappers, and place up to 1 tsp of filling in the middle (see image). You don’t want to over-stuff these!
• Wet your finger, and wet one half of the dumpling wrapper rim
• Fold dumpling wrapper over so it is a half-moon shape
• Starting at one edge, pinch and fold to create little creases along the dumpling’s edge
• Spray all sides of the dumplings with oil spray before putting them on air fryer tray
• Air fry at 375 for 11 minutes (flip them halfway for even browning)*

Notes

*If you don’t have an air fryer, you can cook these in a pan. Heat oil to medium high in a large skillet and add a few dumplings (don’t overcrowd). Once the bottoms of the dumplings start to brown, add a splash of water and cover the entire pan with a lid, allowing steam to build. Steam dumplings for ~5 minutes, until insides are cooked through and the water has evaporated.

 

To Freeze Dumplings: Place dumplings on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate (raw), ensuring that none of them are touching each other Freeze on baking sheet for 6 hours + Once fully frozen, put into a freezer bag and store for up to 3 months! When you go to cook them, just account for a few minutes of extra cooking time.

Nutrition

Calories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 12gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 442mgPotassium: 327mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 68IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 2mg

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