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Printed September 1, 2026
Printed September 1, 2026
Air Fryer Alchemist
Crispy Rice Paper Dumplings with Ginger-Chili Oil
Using rice paper instead of traditional dumpling wrappers creates impossibly delicate, glass-like shards that encase savory filling. The air fryer turns them golden without a drop of deep-frying oil.
Ingredients
- 12 round rice paper sheets
- 1 cup finely chopped shiitake mushrooms
- 1/2 cup minced cabbage
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil for brushing
- For the oil: 3 tablespoons neutral oil, 1 tablespoon chili flakes, 1 teaspoon grated ginger
Preparation
These dumplings emerged from a happy accident when we ran out of traditional wrappers. Rice paper, when air-fried, develops a texture somewhere between a spring roll and a glass noodle—translucent, brittle, and utterly unique.
Building the Dumplings
- Sauté mushrooms, cabbage, and garlic in sesame oil until softened. Stir in soy sauce and ginger. Cool completely.
- Dip one rice paper sheet in warm water for just 3 seconds—it should still be slightly firm.
- Place on a damp towel, add 1 tablespoon filling to the center, and fold into a triangle, pressing edges to seal.
- Brush both sides lightly with neutral oil.
- Arrange in air fryer basket without touching and cook at 375°F for 6 minutes.
- Flip carefully and cook another 4-5 minutes until golden and blistered.
The Finishing Touch
Heat oil in a small pan until shimmering, then pour over ginger and chili flakes. Let steep for 5 minutes. Drizzle over hot dumplings just before serving.
