If you’re already a fan of dumplings like we are then you’d be open to this smashed style. Our smashed dumplings recipe is super easy to put together. Best of all you can use what ever ground meat you want from ground pork, chicken, beef or even minced shrimp. These crispy bites are so delicious!

plate of smashed dumplings

Smash Dumplings, Potstickers, Gyoza or Mandu Recipe

These super popular bites are a part of so many Asian cultures and they all have some similarities. Not all are exactly alike nor are the names. But the concept for the smashed versions are the same. You can call them smash dumplings or smash potstickers. The Japanese gyoza version is great smashed as well. Korean Mandu is also fantastic when you smash them. So the possibilities are endless and you can call them what ever you like! Try our viral and popular crispy smashed egg roll dumplings!

Video: Smash Dumplings Recipe with Pork or Chicken

How about Vegetarian version for Smash Dumplings?

We get a lot of questions about adapting our recipes to be vegetarian. For the vegetarian or even vegan smash dumplings you can use plant based ground meats. If you’re not a fan of manufactured meat alternatives then use mashed potato or even mashed sweet potato. The reason why potato works great is because it’s a great binder for the filling. The mashed potato holds all the chopped veggies together really well.

holding a smashed dumplings

Types of Wrappers for Smash Potstickers or Smashed Gyoza

Basically any of these smashed dumplings options can use the small square or round wrappers. Doesn’t matter what they’re called or what shape they are, these type of wrappers all work. But if you can only find the egg roll wrappers, which are larger then just cut them into quarters. Even the larger refrigerated spring roll type wrappers used for frying egg rolls are fantastic. Again, just cut those into quarters for the perfect smash dumpling size.

plate of smashed dumplings

Smashed Dumplings with Pork or Chicken

Yield: 16 Dumplings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Make sure to chop the vegetables really small. If they're too chunky and big, you will have a problem getting the meat to stick to the wrapper.
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Ingredients

  • 16 round dumpling or potsticker wrappers (approximately)
  • 1-2 Tablespoons (15-30 ml) oil
  • Dipping sauce of choice *see below Filling Ingredients for some of our favorites

For the Dumpling Filling

  • 1/2 pound (227 g) ground meat pork, chicken, beef or shrimp
  • 2 stalks green onion , minced fine
  • 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) minced ginger
  • 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

Some of our Favorite Sauces to Dip the Dumplings In

Equipment

Instructions 

  • In bowl combine all filling ingredients (1/2 pound ground pork, 1 Tablespoon minced ginger, 2 minced green onions, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper).
    mixing dumpling meat
  • On each dumpling wrapper, place about 1-2 Tablespoons of filling in center. Spread filling over each wrapper all the way to the edges.
    smashed meat filling on wrappers
  • Heat large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add light layer of oil. Lay meat filled wrapper meat-side down on skillet.
    Press down firmly to smash the filling flat. Cook for about 1-2 minutes or until meat is cooked and crisp. Make sure to press down firmly so the meat sticks to the wrapper.
    smashing dumpling meat face down on pan
  • Lightly spray or sprinkle oil over the top of wrappers.
    Then flip the smash dumplings and cook wrapper side down to crisp the wrapper, about 1 minute.
    smashing dumplings on pan
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool. Serve with your favorite dip or sauce.
    finished dumplings on plate

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Nutrition Information per Serving

Calories: 73kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.004g, Cholesterol: 11mg, Sodium: 95mg, Potassium: 70mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 0.3g, Vitamin A: 356IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 10mg, Iron: 0.5mg
Course: Appetizer, dinner, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese, Vietnamese
Calories: 73
holding a plate of smash dumplings

The Best Smash Recipes

Not that we like to flatten or smash our foods, but there’s something to be said about making food extra crispy. If not crispy, smashing firm root vegetables for a better texture is a great way to enjoy foods in a different way. Here’s some of our favorite and popular recipes that smash the main ingredients. Hope you enjoy these!