# Components:
→ Filling
01 - Ground pork, 9 oz
02 - Spring onions, 2 stalks, finely chopped
03 - Garlic cloves, 2, minced
04 - Fresh ginger, 1 tablespoon, grated
05 - Soy sauce, 2 tablespoons
06 - Sesame oil, 1 tablespoon
07 - Shaoxing wine, 1 tablespoon
08 - Sugar, 1 teaspoon
09 - White pepper, 1/2 teaspoon
10 - Napa cabbage, 1/2 cup, finely shredded
11 - Cornstarch, 1 tablespoon
→ Dumplings
12 - Round dumpling wrappers, 24
13 - Water, for sealing
14 - Cooking spray or vegetable oil
→ Chili Oil
15 - Chili oil, 4 tablespoons
16 - Soy sauce, 1 tablespoon
17 - Black vinegar or rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon
18 - Toasted sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon
19 - Spring onion, 1 teaspoon, finely chopped (optional)
# Method:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, spring onions, minced garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, Shaoxing wine, sugar, white pepper, napa cabbage, and cornstarch. Mix until well combined and slightly sticky.
02 - Place a dumpling wrapper in your palm. Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of filling into the center. Dip your finger in water and moisten the wrapper edge. Fold in half and pinch edges to seal, pleating if desired.
03 - Repeat filling and sealing with remaining wrappers and filling. Cover completed dumplings with a damp cloth to prevent drying.
04 - Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.
05 - Lightly spray or brush dumplings with oil. Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
06 - Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crispy.
07 - While dumplings cook, mix chili oil, soy sauce, black vinegar, toasted sesame seeds, and spring onion in a small bowl.
08 - Transfer hot dumplings to a serving plate and serve with chili oil on the side for dipping.
