18 Dumpling Creations That Will Make You Feel Like a Gourmet Chef
Discover the magic of dumplings with these 18 mouthwatering recipes from around the globe! From savory potstickers and fluffy bao buns to comforting pierogies and delicate wontons, these dishes will make your kitchen feel like a five-star bistro. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned cook, these recipes are the perfect way to impress your taste buds and dinner guests alike.
Brown Butter Gnocchi with Sage and Walnuts

This brown butter gnocchi with sage and walnuts is the perfect 30 minute dinner! It comes together quickly, and the browned butter adds a depth and richness to the dish. Top it with some parmesan and mwah…. perfection.
Hungarian Nokedli Dumplings
Hungarian nokedli dumplings are a classic simple noodle-style side dish similar to pasta that are delicious, quick, easy & cheap to make. Four base ingredients form the dumplings, egg, flour, salt and water, they take 15 minutes to cook and are superb tossed with butter and herbs and then served alongside paprikash!
Coxinha (Brazilian Chicken Croquettes Recipe)
Coxinha is a popular Brazilian street food that consists of a dough shaped into a little drumstick filled with well-seasoned shredded chicken, breaded, and then deep-fried until crispy and golden brown. They are the most famous Brazilian chicken croquettes (a national culinary marvel)!
Amish Apple Dumplings
These Apple Dumplings are the perfect combination between apples, cinnamon, and sugar, all wrapped up in a perfectly flaky biscuit. They’re the greatest comfort food!
Potstickers (Asian Dumplings)
There are takeout potstickers and frozen store-bought potstickers. But there’s nothing like homemade ones. Fresh, healthier, and always scrumptious! They don’t even need a dipping sauce, they are THAT good!
Grandma’s Easy Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
Grandma’s easy chicken and dumplings are a delicious and comforting meal. The recipe only requires a few ingredients and is perfect for those cold nights.
Easy Taco Dumplings
If you need a fun and easy dinner or appetizer idea, these Easy Taco Dumplings are for you! Taco fillings wrapped up in a dumpling and fried and steamed to perfection.
LUQAIMAT MIDDLE EASTERN SWEET DUMPLINGS
Luqaimat are middle eastern sweet fried dumplings that are crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Once fried, they are topped with date syrup and sesame seeds.
Potato and Caramelized Onion Stuffed Dumplings {Vareniki}
Experience the comforting flavors of Eastern Europe with these Potato and Caramelized Onion Stuffed Dumplings, also known as Vareniki. Filled with creamy potatoes and sweet, caramelized onions, these dumplings are a delightful and hearty dish perfect for any occasion.
Easy Homemade German Spaetzle
Homemade German Spaetzle are part noodle, part dumpling, and they go with practically anything! Saute them in butter, add cheese, or cover them in sauce! This is one of my favorite traditional German recipes!
Homemade Pierogies Recipe
This Homemade Pierogi (or is it Pierogies?) recipe is easier to make than you might think and super delicious. I mean, carbs (mashed potatoes) wrapped in carbs (homemade pasta dough) then fried crispy in butter and served with caramelized onions? Yes please!
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Garlic & Mushroom Sauce
This homemade Sweet Potato Gnocchi recipe uses sweet potatoes instead of russet potatoes as the base, giving it an amazingly unique flavor! Served in a deliciously creamy garlic mushroom sauce, this is a comforting and wholesome main dish the whole family will love!
Crispy Rice Paper Dumpling
Crispy meets savory in our Rice Paper Dumpling. Packed with ground chicken, tofu and a lot of veggies dipped in a rich sweet, and spicy sauce. Make these tasty bites today! This is a wholesome appetizer, side dish also a nice light dinner.
Kimchi Dumplings
These pork and kimchi dumplings are a fun dish for their small but numerous servings of pork, kimchi and onion wrapped in a delicate, folded dough. The quick dipping sauce adds the perfect punch of flavor to these savory dumplings.
Gnocchi di Ricotta (Ricotta Gnocchi)
Ricotta Gnocchi (Gnocchi di Ricotta) is an Italian favourite – they are so simple to prepare, incredibly comforting and delicious. These quick, light little dumplings are the easiest gnocchi to make and are ideal for experienced cooks and beginners alike. We have a few simple tips to help along the way to make the best Ricotta Gnocchi.
Apple Dumplings with Spiced Rum Caramel Sauce
These apples are topped with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon, then wrapped in puff pastry and baked until golden brown. Top them off with a spiced rum caramel glaze before serving.
Gnocchi Alla Romana (Semolina Gnocchi)
Gnocchi alla Romana, also known as Semolina Gnocchi, is an ideal dish when you need Italian comfort food. When hearing the word “gnocchi”, most of us will automatically think of the small pillows of potato dough. However, there are many types of gnocchi and I love them all. Gnocchi alla Romana, meaning “gnocchi in the Roman manner”, is an easy dish to make. They are crispy and golden on the outside and tender on the inside. So good!
Air Fryer Dumplings
Learn how to cook Air Fryer Dumplings and have a delicious snack or meal on the table in just 10 minutes. With a tiny bit of oil they come out perfectly cooked and slightly crispy at the edges – ready to dip in your favorite sauce. Can be made with any type of dumplings, pot stickers or gyoza!