Add the frozen dumplings in a single layer and spray with cooking spray.
Cook for 6 minutes, then toss, spray again with cooking spray, and cook for 6-8 minutes longer.
Enjoy with dumpling dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
Tips and tricks
This recipe works with both meat-filled and vegetarian dumplings!
You can also use the air fryer technique with frozen homemade dumplings rather than store-bought.
Always cook the dumplings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. If they’re piled on top of each other, the dumplings will cook unevenly and won’t crisp as nicely.
Cook the dumplings in batches if your air fryer basket isn’t big enough to hold them all while still leaving space in between.
Cooking spray is the secret to crispy air fryer dumplings! Try not to leave it out.