Description
These TikTok-inspired crispy rice paper dumplings are golden on the outside and chewy on the inside. Packed with savory vegetables and aromatic seasonings, they are gluten-free, easy to make, and can be pan-fried or air-fried for the perfect crispy texture. Great as an appetizer, finger food, or side dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz coleslaw mix (finely shredded cabbage and carrots)
- 3.5 oz fresh shiitake mushrooms, diced
- 0.3 oz ginger, grated
- 0.3 oz garlic, grated (about 2 medium cloves)
- 3 scallion bulbs, diced
- 4 tbsp avocado oil, divided
- 1/4 tsp coarse sea salt, plus a small pinch (or to taste)
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos or low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 10 pieces rice paper (round, 22cm / 8.67 inches)
- For the Dumpling Dipping Sauce:
- 1.5 tbsp coconut aminos or 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1–2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/8–1/4 tsp sriracha sauce (optional)
- Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables: If coleslaw isn’t finely shredded, cut into thin strips. Combine with diced shiitake in a bowl. Set aside prepared ginger, garlic, and scallions.
- Sauté filling: Heat 1.5 tbsp oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, scallions, and a pinch of salt. Sauté for 10 seconds until fragrant.
- Add coleslaw and shiitake, season with salt, coconut aminos, and sesame oil. Cook for ~3 minutes until softened but not wet. Let cool to room temperature.
- Soften rice paper: Dip each sheet in room temperature water for 5–10 seconds until just pliable but slightly firm. Work on a moist surface or rice paper tray.
- Wrap dumplings: Place ~1 tbsp filling in the center. Fold bottom up, sides in, and roll tightly into an envelope shape. Optionally double wrap for extra support.
- Pan-fry method: Heat nonstick or ceramic skillet over medium. Add 1.5 tbsp oil and fry dumplings in batches, 3 mins per side until golden and crispy. Avoid overcrowding.
- Air-fry method: Grease air fryer basket with avocado oil. Space dumplings apart and spray tops with more oil. Air-fry at 380°F (193°C) for 12–15 mins, flipping at halfway.
- Serve: Serve immediately while hot with dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
- Use one rice paper for crispier dumplings, or two for easier wrapping.
- Do not overfill – stick to 1 to 1.5 tbsp of filling.
- Prep the filling up to 2–3 days in advance; wrap and cook just before serving.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in skillet or air fryer.
- Not suitable for freezing as rice paper becomes brittle when thawed.
- Use room temp water to soften rice paper. Avoid hot water to prevent tearing.
- Grease tray or work surface lightly to prevent wrappers from sticking.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Fry or Air-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dumpling
- Calories: 79 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 138 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 1 mg
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