Traditional Chinese pork dumplings are either fried or steamed. If you love the crispy flavor of the fried version but don't want the extra calories, try this oven-baked recipe.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Asian-Style Appetizers

Delicious as an appetizer or side dish. Many varieties to choose from like spring rolls, crab rangoon, dumplings and lumpia. These recipes work great on a buffet, sit down meal, or for dim sum.
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Baked Chinese Dumplings
Copycat Applebee's Wonton Tacos
A homemade version of Applebee's popular chicken wonton tacos appetizer with zesty Asian slaw.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Homemade Egg Roll Wrappers
Making your own egg roll wrappers is a great way to save money and enjoy a tastier, more authentic egg roll experience.
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat TGI Friday's Pot Stickers
Potstickers make a great lunch or snack. Make them at home just like they do at TGI Friday's and save yourself a trip to the crowded restaurant.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baked Egg Rolls
These easy egg rolls are baked instead of fried for a healthier option. Serve them with a dipping sauce, or enjoy them as is.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Bean and Vegetable Egg Rolls
Roll up some cabbage, celery and chickpeas in a egg roll blanket and fry until golden. Serve with hot, plum sauce and you'll be the snack hero.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Vegetable And Cellophane Noodle Egg Rolls
These egg rolls are packed with flavor and veggies, making them a delicious and healthy option. They're perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce, and make a...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chinese Pork And Shrimp Dumplings
These dumplings (gyoza) are made with ground pork, chopped shrimp, water chestnuts, carrot, cilantro, ginger, green onion, and lots of seasonings.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Tasty Pork Egg Rolls
Egg roll wrappers are filled with ground pork, cabbage, carrots, and seasonings and fried until crisp and golden brown. Delicious with a sweet and sour dipping sauce!
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chicken Egg Rolls
Restaurant-style egg rolls made at home! These crispy egg rolls are filled with chicken, bean sprouts, spinach, green onions, and water chestnuts.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chicken Or Shrimp Egg Rolls With Dipping Sauces
Crispy egg rolls take a little bit of work in the kitchen, but they're oh so worth it. Shiitakes and bean sprouts stuff the rolls in addition to the...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sausage And Pepperoni Pizza Egg Rolls
Some very incognito pizza rolls. Egg roll wraps actually make the perfect vehicle for pizza toppings since all that ooey gooey cheese could use a crispy crunch to...
Method: deep fryer, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chinese Pork Dumplings with Soy Ginger Dipping Sauce
You'll love these dumplings made with ground pork, soy sauce, oyster sauce, napa cabbage, and scallions and served with a soy sauce based dipping...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Egg Roll Wrappers & Fillings
Simple homemade egg roll wraps come with three suggested fillings - a classic Asian-style pork and shrimp filling, a pizza-style filling, and a delicious peanut butter...
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Chiao Tzu (Traditional Chinese Dumplings)
These delicious dumplings can be served as a snack or a meal. They can even be frozen, so go ahead and make a big batch!
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Goi Cuon (Vietnamese Salad Rolls)
Deliciously delicate Vietnamese salad rolls with not one but two dipping options. Rice paper wrapped noodles, shrimp, and carrots pair well with either choice.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Thai Crab Rolls
Experience the exotic flavors of Thailand with this crab rolls recipe, made with lump crab, shiitake mushrooms, and a spicy dipping sauce. This sophisticated appetizer puts a flavorful...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Jian Dui (Chinese Sesame Balls Filled With Red Bean Paste)
These popular Chinese pastries can be filled with red bean paste, lotus paste, or sweet black bean paste before frying.
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Jiaozi - Chinese Dumplings
For a work-intensive recipe like scratch-made dumplings, you'll want to make a big batch. This recipe serves 60, so whether you're serving these to a crowd or freezing them...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Shrimp Rangoon
Ahh rangoon, the pinnacle of take-out appetizer - try making the crunchy, creamy bites at home. Cream cheese and shrimp make up these tasty rangoon, or sub out the shrimp for crab if...
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Chicken and Shrimp Dumplings with Soy Dipping Sauce
These chicken and shrimp filled dumplings with a zesty dipping sauce are perfect for an appetizer or entree.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Ground Beef Egg Rolls With Thick Sweet And Sour Sauce
Looking for a hearty egg roll? These are filled with ground beef, bean sprouts, onion, and carrots and served with a homemade sweet and sour sauce.
Method: deep fryer, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cream Cheese Wontons
These little fried delights have a curry and cream cheese filling served with a tangy sweet-and-sour dipping sauce made with pineapple juice. Find some friends, this recipe makes a...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce
Spring rolls are a popular Vietnamese dish. This version is made by wrapping a mixture of cooked shrimp and rice stick noodles in spring roll wrappers and...
Time: under 30 minutes
Cha Gio Tom (Fried Shrimp Rolls)
Fried rice paper rounds stuffed with noodles, beef, shrimp, and crab are an irresistible treat. Serve with traditional nuoc cham, fresh mint and cilantro.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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