Air Fryer Rice Paper Dumplings (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Filling
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1 tbsp sesame oil + extra for brushing
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1 small onion, thinly sliced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 small-medium carrots, thinly sliced
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1/2 zucchini, thinly sliced
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1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
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1/2 small pointed cabbage, thinly sliced
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3 tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce
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1 tsp Chinese 5 spice
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1/2 tsp chili powder (mild)
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2 spring onions, thinly sliced
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8 rice paper sheets (or 16 if double wrapping)
→ Peanut Dipping Sauce
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1/2 cup natural peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp maple syrup
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1/2 tbsp sesame oil
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2 tsp rice vinegar
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1/2 tsp chili powder
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1/4 tsp ginger powder
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1/4 tsp garlic powder
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2-4 tbsp water
# Instructions:
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Thinly slice all vegetables and set aside.
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Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sauté onions for 3 minutes, then add garlic, Chinese 5 spice, and chili powder. Sauté for another 2 minutes. Add carrots, zucchini, and bell pepper along with coconut aminos. Cook for 10 minutes until vegetables soften. Add cabbage and stir-fry for 5 more minutes.
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Fill a large bowl with cold water. Submerge one rice paper sheet for 1-2 minutes until softened. Place it on a wet surface like a plate. Place a second rice paper in the bowl. Add a spoonful of vegetable filling in the center of the softened wrapper and sprinkle with spring onions.
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Fold the bottom edge up, followed by the sides, and roll tightly upwards. If double wrapping, repeat the process with a second softened rice paper wrapper for added durability.
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Preheat air fryer to 200°C. Brush the basket lightly with sesame oil. Place dumplings in a single layer, seam-side down, and brush tops with sesame oil. Air fry for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
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Heat 1.5 tbsp sesame oil in a large pan over medium heat. Fry dumplings for 3-5 minutes on each side until crispy.
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Combine all sauce ingredients except water in a bowl or food processor. Blend until smooth, adding water 1 tbsp at a time to adjust consistency.
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Serve dumplings hot with peanut dipping sauce. Garnish as desired with sesame seeds, cilantro, crushed peanuts, or green onions.
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Store cooked dumplings in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for 4 days. Reheat in air fryer until crispy.
# Notes:
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Keep the working surface wet to prevent rice paper from sticking.
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Double wrap rice paper for sturdier dumplings, though they may be chewier.
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Use mild chili powder to keep the flavor balanced.