Crispy Pan-Fried Dumplings
Frozen soup dumplings get golden and crispy in a hot skillet with minimal oil, then served with a simple soy dipping sauce. Ready in 12 minutes—the ultimate lazy dinner.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 12 count frozen soup dumplings (fried or potsticker style)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Arrange dumplings flat-side down in the skillet without crowding—work in batches if needed.
- 3
Cook undisturbed for 4 minutes until the bottoms turn golden brown and crispy.
- 4
Flip each dumpling and cook the second side for 2 minutes until golden.
- 5
Pour soy sauce into a small bowl for dipping.
- 6
Transfer dumplings to a plate and serve hot with soy sauce on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch nonstick skillet
- spatula
- small bowl
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