Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Chicken Shu Mai Dumplings
These Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Chicken Shu Mai Dumplings are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside—ready in just 9 minutes straight from the freezer! You’ll love this simple air fryer trick using hot water to give the dumplings a perfectly steamed texture with lightly crisped edges. Serve them with the included dipping sauce for an easy appetizer or light meal that tastes just like takeout!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 package Trader Joe’s Chicken Shu Mai Dumplings frozen
- ¼ cup very hot water
Instructions
- Pour ¼ cup of very hot water into the air fryer. If using a basket-style air fryer with holes, pour the water under the basket. If your air fryer doesn’t have drainage holes, place the hot water in a small air-fryer-safe pan next to the dumplings inside the air fryer.
- Open the package of frozen chicken shu mai dumplings—no need to defrost!
- Arrange the dumplings in a single layer in the air fryer basket or tray, with the open, filled side facing up.
- Air fry at 350°F for 9 minutes.
- While the dumplings cook, place the sauce packet in warm tap water to thaw.
- Once done, use tongs to carefully remove the dumplings and serve with the dipping sauce.
- Enjoy hot!
Notes
- The steam from the hot water helps keep the dumplings soft while crisping the bottom.
- Make sure to only use water in air-fryer-safe containers if your model doesn’t have a drainage basket.