Description
Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and bursting with umami flavor, these Air-Fried Korean Yaki Mandu with Sweet Soy Drizzle are your new favorite snack or appetizer. This easy air fryer twist brings authentic Korean street food flavor to your kitchen without the mess of deep-frying.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Mandu Filling:
- 1/2 lb ground pork (or ground beef or firm tofu)
- 1/2 cup firm tofu, crumbled and drained
- 1/2 cup napa cabbage, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 egg
- 20–25 round mandu or dumpling wrappers
- For the Sweet Soy Drizzle:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon gochujang (optional)
- Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
- Thinly sliced scallions for garnish
- Optional Add-ins:
- Glass noodles (dangmyeon), soaked and chopped
- Kimchi, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, crumbled tofu, cabbage, green onion, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, ginger, and egg. Mix until evenly combined. Add optional kimchi or dangmyeon noodles for a twist on this Korean yaki mandu recipe.
- Assemble the Mandu: Place a dumpling wrapper in your palm. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of filling into the center. Wet the edge of the wrapper with water. Fold the wrapper in half into a crescent shape and press to seal tightly. Crimp or pleat the edges. Repeat for all wrappers.
- Air Fry the Mandu: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray or brush the Korean yaki mandu with oil. Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each. Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Make the Sweet Soy Drizzle: While the mandu cook, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, and gochujang in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat until the sugar dissolves, or stir together if serving cold.
- Serve: Drizzle the sweet soy sauce over the air-fried Korean yaki mandu or serve on the side. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.
Notes
- This recipe can be made vegetarian by using only firm tofu for the filling.
- Extra mandu can be frozen and cooked directly from the freezer in the air fryer.
- The sweet soy drizzle can be served warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4-5 dumplings)
Keywords: Air Fried Korean Yaki, Korean Yaki Mandu, Air Fryer Dumplings, Korean Street Food, Sweet Soy Drizzle