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Rice Paper Dumplings Recipe (pan sear or air fry)

Crispy, tender, and packed with flavor, these rice paper dumplings are loaded with veggies and seared or air fried to perfection. A gluten-free, savory appetizer or snack!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 10 dumplings
Calories 79 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl to toss and cool filling
  • 1 Non-stick skillet for sautéing and pan searing
  • 1 Air fryer optional for crisping dumplings

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 8 oz coleslaw mix finely shredded cabbage and carrots
  • 3.5 oz fresh shiitake mushrooms diced small
  • 0.3 oz ginger grated
  • 0.3 oz garlic grated, about 2 medium cloves
  • 3 bulb scallions diced
  • 4 tablespoon avocado oil divided
  • 0.25 teaspoon coarse sea salt plus a pinch
  • 1 tablespoon coconut aminos or low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 10 pieces rice paper rounds 22 cm wide
  • 1.5 tablespoon coconut aminos for sauce, or 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1-2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil for sauce
  • ⅛-1/4 teaspoon sriracha optional
  • 1 sprinkle toasted sesame seeds optional

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Heat 2 tablespoon avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shiitake mushrooms and sauté for 3–4 minutes.
  • Add grated ginger, garlic, and scallions. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Stir in coleslaw mix. Cook 3–4 minutes until tender but not soggy. Season with salt, coconut aminos, and sesame oil.
  • Let filling cool slightly.
  • Dip 1 rice paper sheet in warm water for 5–7 seconds to soften.
  • Place softened sheet on surface. Add about 1 tablespoon filling. Fold sides and roll like a burrito. Repeat for all sheets.
  • For pan sear: heat 2 tablespoon oil in skillet. Fry dumplings 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Work in batches.
  • For air fry: brush dumplings with oil. Air fry at 375°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway for even crispiness.
  • Serve hot with dipping sauce.

Video

https://youtube.com/watch?v=QP8R3HF_9vM%3Ffeature%3Doembed

Notes

Stuff dumplings ahead or batch freeze them flat first to enjoy later. Use one or two rice paper sheets based on preference for texture and wrapping ease.