These dumplings are a great way to use up leftover ground pork and vegetables. They're easy to make and can be cooked in the air fryer or oven. The dumplings are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and they're perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce.
I first came up with this recipe when I was trying to find a way to use up some leftover ground pork and vegetables. I had some onion, green bell pepper, and celery in the fridge, and I thought they would be a good addition to the dumplings. I also added some soy sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, and garlic powder to give the dumplings flavor. The first time I made these dumplings, I cooked them in the air fryer. They turned out so well that I've been making them that way ever since. The air fryer makes the dumplings crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. They're also cooked in less than 15 minutes, which makes them a great weeknight meal.
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
1 pound ground pork
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients.
Mix well until everything is evenly distributed.
Form the mixture into small meatballs.
Place the meatballs in an air fryer basket.
Cook at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Enjoy!
Why It Works
The ground pork provides a savory base for the dumplings.
The vegetables add sweetness, crunch, and flavor.
The soy sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, and garlic powder give the dumplings a delicious umami flavor.
Cooking the dumplings in the air fryer makes them crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.