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Crispy air fryer gyoza served on a plate with ponzu dipping sauce.
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Air Fryer Gyoza

These easy air fryer gyoza are packed with juicy pork and turn out golden and crispy in just 8 minutes—no pan, no mess. Quick to make, freezer-friendly, and full of flavor, they’re perfect for busy weeknights or anytime you need a fast, satisfying bite.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time38 minutes
Course: Dumplings
Cuisine: Japanese Recipes
Keyword: Air Fryer Gyoza
Servings: 24 dumplings
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 230 g ground pork ideally 80% meat, 20% fat
  • 60 g cabbage sliced into thin pieces
  • 1/2 thumb sized piece ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon chopped scallion
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 dashes ground white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon cooking sake
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 pack Japanese gyoza wrapper/pastry round
  • 1 tablespoon oil for brushing

Dipping Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons ponzu

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine ground pork, cabbage, ginger, scallion, salt, pepper, soy sauce, cooking sake, and sesame oil. Mix until well combined.
  • Place about 1/2 teaspoon of filling in the center of each gyoza wrapper. Moisten the edges with water using your finger. Fold and pleat to seal. Repeat with the remaining wrappers.
  • Place the gyoza on a piece of parchment paper. Lightly brush the tops with oil, then flip and brush the other side.
  • Arrange the gyoza flat side up in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 190°C (375°F) for 4 minutes (or 5 minutes if cooking from frozen).
  • Flip the gyoza and air fry at 190°C (375°F) for another 4 minutes (or 5 minutes if cooking from frozen), until golden and crispy.
  • Enjoy the gyoza hot with ponzu sauce for dipping.

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Notes

Please refer to the post on how to wrap gyoza with the step-by-step picture guide.

Nutrition

Serving: 24dumplings | Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg