Air Fryer Sweet Rice Paper Dumplings
These crispy air fryer sweet rice paper dumplings combine the convenience of Quickies, the ingenuity of Scrappy Cooking, and the magic of bite size dessert.
You know how sometimes you just get a craving? You can’t think of anything else, you’re dying for something sweet, gooey, crunchy and warm. But the thought of making dessert from scratch and waiting for it to bake is excrutiating…
Well, these air fryer sweet rice paper dumplings are perfect for such occasions! They come together in 15 minutes, and taste like a combination of peanut butter jelly sandwich, berry cheesecake, and sweet McDonalds pies.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This dessert comes together in under 15 minutes with minimal cleanup.
- Making these in an air fryer is super quick, which creates a crispy texture without the need for deep frying.
- With only a few ingredients, this recipe is both accessible and affordable.
- It’s the perfect mix of textures with a melty center and a light, crispy skin on the outside!
- Kid friendly is an understatement! Not only will your kids love eating these air fryer sweet rice paper dumplings, you can make them together as a fun bonding activity.
Key Ingredients
- Rice paper is a nice neutral wrapper for sweet and savory dumplings.
- Fruit – just choose your favorite! Berries or bananas work best.
- Peanut butter is the component that adds gooey goodness to every bite.
- Graham crackers add a bit of crunch and nostalgic flavor. Think of it as the crust, if you will.
Hack It!
- No air fryer? Pan fry until crispy on both sides or bake it in the oven, flipping halfway.
- Use sunflower seed butter or pumpkin seed butter if you have a peanut allergy. You can also use a different nut butter (like almond or cashew) if your allergy does not include tree nuts.
- Sub crushed cookies or granola for graham crackers if you want to add extra sweetness.
- Add a few vegan chocolate chips before folding. I don’t think I’ve ever regretted adding chocolate chips to anything!
How to Make This Recipe
Step 1: Fill a shallow dish or plate with warm water. Dip one rice paper sheet into the water for about 10 seconds until soft and pliable, then transfer to a clean surface.
Step 2: Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of graham cracker crumbs in the center. Top with a few spoonfuls of chopped fruit and drizzle with about 1/2 tablespoon of peanut butter.
Step 3: Fold the sides of the rice paper over the filling, then roll it up like a burrito to seal. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 10 dumplings.
Step 4: Line or grease your air fryer if necessary. Lightly spray each dumpling with oil and place in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Step 5: Air fry at 400°F for 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Flip once halfway through if needed.
Step 6: Dust with powdered sugar just before serving. Enjoy warm and gooey.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can wrap and refrigerate them (unfried) for up to a few hours. Fry just before serving.
Yes! Bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, flipping once for even browning.
Thawed frozen fruit works, but be sure to remove extra moisture to avoid soggy dumplings.
More Plant-Based Desserts
- Hidden Veggie Muffins
- Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Deviled Strawberries
- Persimmon Pudding
- Homemade Vegan Magnums
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The Recipe: Air Fryer Sweet Rice Paper Dumplings
Ingredients
- 10 sheets rice paper
- 1½ cup chopped fruit, strawberries, blueberries, banana – choose one for each dumpling
- 8 graham crackers, finely crushed – about 1/3 cup crumbs
- 4 tbsp natural peanut butter
- 1-2 tbsp powdered sugar, for serving
Equipment
- cooking spray
- Shallow bowl
Instructions
- Fill a shallow dish or plate with warm water. Dip one rice paper sheet into the water for about 10 seconds until soft and pliable, then transfer to a clean surface.
- Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of graham cracker crumbs in the center. Top with a few spoonfuls of chopped fruit and drizzle with about 1/2 tablespoon of peanut butter.
- Fold the sides of the rice paper over the filling, then roll it up like a burrito to seal. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 10 dumplings.
- Lightly spray each dumpling with oil and place in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry at 400°F for 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden and crispy, flipping once halfway through if needed.
- Dust with powdered sugar just before serving. Enjoy warm and gooey.
Notes
- No air fryer? Pan fry until crispy on both sides or bake it in the oven, flipping halfway.
- Use sunflower seed butter or pumpkin seed butter if you have a peanut allergy. You can also use a different nut butter (like almond or cashew) if your allergy does not include tree nuts.
- Sub crushed cookies or granola for graham crackers if you want to add extra sweetness.
- Add a few vegan chocolate chips before folding. I don’t think I’ve ever regretted adding chocolate chips to anything!