These crispy air fryer rice paper dumplings are one of my favorite easy recipes. They’re folded into simple little squares, packed with a flavorful tofu and veggie filling, and air fried until perfectly crispy on the outside with a chewy, dumpling-like texture.
Filled with a savory mixture of tofu, cabbage, carrots, and green onions, these veggie-packed dumplings make a fun appetizer, snack, or light meal. They’re vegan, packed with flavor, and come together with just a few simple ingredients
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Crispy outside with a chewy, dumpling-like texture
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- High in plant-based protein from tofu
- Air fried instead of deep fried
- Perfect for meal prep or a fun weeknight dinner
- Naturally vegan and easy to customize with your favorite vegetables
Tips
- Don’t soak the rice paper too long. It will continue softening after you remove it from the water.
- Double wrapping is worth the extra step. It keeps the dumplings from splitting and gives them a better bite.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer so the dumplings crisp up evenly.
- Serve them fresh for the crispiest texture.
Variations
This recipe is easy to customize! Try adding:
- Mushrooms
- Finely chopped bell peppers
- Edamame
- Water chestnuts for extra crunch
- Sriracha for more heat
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do you wrap them twice?
Using two rice paper wrappers helps prevent cracking while cooking and creates a sturdier dumpling with the perfect crispy-chewy texture.
Can I make these gluten-free?
Yes! Simply swap the soy sauce for tamari or a certified gluten-free soy sauce.
What dipping sauce goes best with these?
They’re delicious with soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, spicy chili crisp, or a simple mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and green onions.
Storage
These dumplings are best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the air fryer at 350°F for 3 to 5 minutes until crispy again.
If you’ve never tried making dumplings with rice paper, this recipe is a great place to start. They’re crispy, chewy, packed with veggies, and come together with just a handful of simple ingredients. Whether you’re making them as an appetizer or an easy weeknight meal, these air fryer rice paper dumplings are guaranteed to disappear fast!
These Rice Paper Dumplings are:
- Crispy
- Flavorful
- Crunchy
- Simple
- Easily Gluten-Free
- Dairy-Free
Made this recipe? I’d love to hear from you! Leave a review below and let me know how you liked it or any fun additions you made.
Crispy Air Fryer Rice Paper Dumplings
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 cup 1 cup extra-firm tofu grated
- 1 cup cabbage thinly diced
- 1 cup carrots grated
- 1/4 cup green onions chopped
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp ginger grated
- 1 tsp chili oil optional, for extra flavor
Dumplings
- 12 rice paper wrappers
- 1 tbsp oil avocado
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded tofu, cabbage, carrots, green onions, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and chili oil (if using). Mix until everything is evenly combined.
- Fill a shallow bowl or plate with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for a few seconds until it just begins to soften.
- Place the softened wrapper on a clean surface and add about one-sixth of the filling to the center.
- Fold the rice paper over the filling like a small parcel. Dip a second rice paper wrapper into the warm water and wrap the dumpling a second time. Repeat with the remaining filling.
- Lightly spray both sides of each dumpling with oil. Place the dumplings in a single layer in your air fryer basket, leaving a little space between each one.
- Air fry at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes until the outside is golden and crispy. Serve immediately with soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, or your favorite dumpling dipping sauce.