If you love crispy dumplings but don’t love standing over the stove flipping and cooking multiple batches, these One Pan Crispy Pork Dumplings are the perfect shortcut. Juicy pork dumpling filling is wrapped inside wonton wrappers, arranged together in a pan, and cooked all at once until the bottoms are perfectly golden and crispy. No flipping, no complicated folding, and no babysitting each individual dumpling.

The magic of this recipe is the cooking method. The dumplings first get a golden sear in oil, then water is added to steam the filling and soften the wrappers. Once the water evaporates, the bottoms crisp back up into a crunchy golden layer. You get the best combination of textures with juicy filling, tender wrappers, and crispy edges in every bite.

The filling is inspired by classic pork dumplings with ground pork, wood ear mushrooms, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, and seasonings. For an extra flavor boost, I love adding furikake into the filling. It’s optional, but the seaweed, sesame, and savory flavors add even more umami and make these dumplings extra addictive.

To finish everything off, I add a crispy seaweed topping for extra crunch and flavor before serving with a simple dumpling dipping sauce made with soy sauce, black vinegar, chili oil crunch, and green onions. It’s an easy recipe that’s perfect for sharing, meal prepping, or whenever the dumpling cravings hit.

Ingredients

Pork Dumpling Filling

Ground Pork

The base of the filling. Ground pork stays juicy and tender while creating the classic savory dumpling flavor.

Wood Ear Mushrooms

Add a slight crunch and texture that balances the tender pork filling.

Ginger

Adds warmth, freshness, and aromatic flavor.

Soy Sauce

Provides saltiness and deep savory flavor.

Oyster Sauce

Adds richness, sweetness, and umami to the filling.

Green Onions

Bring freshness and a mild onion flavor.

White Pepper

Adds a subtle peppery heat commonly found in Asian dumplings.

Shaoxing Wine

Enhances the savory flavors and adds depth to the pork filling.

Chicken Bouillon

Boosts the overall flavor and gives the filling an extra savory taste.

Sugar

Balances the salty ingredients and rounds out the flavors.

Cornstarch

Helps bind the filling together while locking in moisture. It gives the pork filling a more tender, juicy, and bouncy texture commonly found in restaurant style dumplings.

Crispy Seaweed Topping (Optional)

Adds extra umami from seaweed and sesame seeds for a unique flavor boost.

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Dumplings

Wonton Wrappers

An easy shortcut for wrapping the filling. They become tender while steaming and crispy on the bottom after pan frying.

Oil

Creates the crispy golden bottom layer.

Water

Steams the dumplings so the filling cooks through before crisping.

Crispy Seaweed Topping (Optional)

Sprinkled on after cooking for extra crunch, seasoning, and savory flavor.

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Dipping Sauce

Soy Sauce

The savory base of the dipping sauce.

Black Vinegar

Adds acidity and balances the richness of the dumplings.

Chili Oil Crunch

Adds spice, texture, and aromatic flavor.

Green Onions

Adds freshness and color.

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Substitutions

• Use ground chicken or turkey instead of pork.
• Swap wood ear mushrooms for shiitake mushrooms.
• Replace wonton wrappers with dumpling wrappers.
• Skip furikake for a more traditional flavor.
• Add cabbage or napa cabbage for extra vegetables.
• Use rice vinegar instead of black vinegar.
• Add sesame oil to the dipping sauce for extra flavor.
• Adjust chili oil depending on your spice preference.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to flip the dumplings?

No. The dumplings cook entirely on one side. They are first seared, then steamed, then crisped again once the water evaporates.

How do I know when the dumplings are cooked?

The water should be fully evaporated, the bottoms should be golden and crispy, and the pork filling should be cooked through.

Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes. Assemble the dumplings ahead of time and store them covered in the refrigerator until ready to cook.

Can I freeze them?

Yes. Freeze the uncooked dumplings on a tray, then transfer them into a bag. Cook directly from frozen and add a few extra minutes of steaming time.

Is furikake necessary?

No, but it adds a delicious savory flavor from the seaweed and sesame that makes the filling extra flavorful.