Description
These Crispy Smash Egg Roll Dumplings are a genius twist on two favorites—dumplings and egg rolls! Each wrapper is stuffed with a savory pork-and-veggie filling, pan-fried until golden, then smashed flat for maximum crispiness. They’re addictive little bites perfect for dipping and sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 round dumpling or potsticker wrappers (approximately)
- 1–2 Tablespoons (15–30 ml) oil
- Dipping sauce of choice (soy sauce, chili crisp, or sweet chili sauce work great)
For the Egg Roll Dumpling Filling
- 1/2 pound (227 g) ground pork (or any ground meat)
- 1 cup (240 ml) finely chopped cabbage
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) shredded carrot, finely chopped
- 2 stalks green onion, minced fine
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) soy sauce or fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix ground pork, cabbage, carrot, green onion, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until well combined.
- Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each dumpling wrapper. Fold and seal the edges with a little water, pressing firmly to close.
- Heat 1–2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add dumplings in a single layer, seam side down.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until bottoms are golden brown, then gently press down with a spatula to “smash” them slightly.
- Flip and cook for another 2–3 minutes until both sides are crispy and the filling is cooked through.
- Remove and drain excess oil on paper towels. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- You can swap pork for ground chicken, turkey, or even tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Make ahead by freezing the filled dumplings on a tray, then storing in a freezer bag—cook straight from frozen with a few extra minutes of cook time.
- Try different dipping sauces like ponzu, sriracha mayo, or peanut sauce for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 dumplings
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: crispy dumplings, egg roll dumplings, smash dumplings, pork dumplings, Asian appetizers