Description
Crispy Rice Paper Dumplings are light yet satisfying dumplings filled with tuna (or salmon), sushi rice, and avocado, then pan-fried or air-fried for a golden, crunchy exterior. Served with a tangy dipping sauce, they make a versatile appetizer, snack, or light meal.
Ingredients
Rice papers (1 per dumpling)
1–2 tbsp avocado oil (or neutral oil)
Filling:
1 can tuna or salmon
1 cup cooked sushi rice (seasoned with rice vinegar)
1/2 avocado, sliced
3 tbsp Kewpie mayo (or regular mayo)
1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp sriracha
Salt and pepper, to taste
Dipping sauce:
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp chili oil
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp sugar or honey
Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine tuna, sushi rice, mayo, soy sauce, and sriracha. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Dip rice paper in warm water for 5 seconds until softened, then lay flat.
- Place rice, tuna filling, and avocado in the center. Fold tightly into a dumpling shape, sealing well.
- Pan fry option: Heat oil in a skillet. Cook dumplings 4–5 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
Air fry option: Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray basket and dumplings with oil. Cook 15–18 minutes, flipping occasionally. - Whisk together dipping sauce ingredients and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Serve dumplings hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Swap tuna with shrimp, chicken, or tofu.
- Add crunchy vegetables like carrots, cucumber, or cabbage.
- Use spicy mayo or wasabi mayo for extra heat.
- Skip frying to enjoy as fresh rice paper dumplings.
- Drizzle with unagi sauce or teriyaki glaze for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Pan Frying, Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dumpling
- Calories: 85 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
