Deep-Fried Spicy Pork Gyoza with Chili Garlic Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

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Japanese-style deep-fried pork dumplings with a spicy kick, paired with a bold chili garlic dipping sauce for extra heat. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ground pork, green cabbage, green onions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

300 g ground pork
120 g, finely chopped green cabbage
2, finely chopped green onions
2 cloves, minced garlic
1 tbsp grated ginger
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp red chili flakes
1/2 tsp salt
30 pieces gyoza wrappers
for deep frying, about 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
3 tbsp soy sauce for sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar for sauce
2 tbsp chili garlic sauce
1 tsp honey

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 300 g ground pork, 120 g finely chopped green cabbage, 2 chopped green onions, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp red chili flakes, and 1/2 tsp salt. Mix thoroughly until well combined and sticky.
Step 2: Place a gyoza wrapper on your palm, add about 1 tsp of filling, moisten edges with water, then fold and pleat into a half-moon shape. Repeat with remaining filling.
Step 3: Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C). Carefully deep-fry the gyoza in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tbsp chili garlic sauce, and 1 tsp honey until smooth to make the dipping sauce.
Step 5: Serve the deep-fried spicy pork gyoza hot with the chili garlic dipping sauce for a fiery, crunchy snack.