If you love the buttery, crispy, and savory gyoza at Benihana, you’re going to love this Benihana Gyoza Copycat Recipe. These dumplings are perfectly cooked on one side and tender on the other, just like the ones from the restaurant. Best of all, you can make them at home in under 30 minutes!
If you’ve ever craved the perfectly crispy, juicy gyoza from Benihana, you’re in luck!
This Benihana Gyoza Copycat Recipe lets you recreate those restaurant-style dumplings right in your own kitchen.
With a savory pork filling, tender steamed tops, and golden, crunchy bottoms, these dumplings are easy to make, packed with flavor, and perfect as an appetizer, snack, or side dish for any meal.
Why You’ll Love This Benihana Gyoza Recipe
- Restaurant-Style Flavor: Juicy pork filling with garlic, ginger, and a hint of soy sauce.
- Crispy & Tender: Golden-brown bottoms with soft, steamed tops.
- Perfect for Any Occasion: Serve as an appetizer, snack, or side dish.
- Easy to Make at Home: No fancy equipment required.
- Customizable: Swap pork for chicken, shrimp, or vegetables for your taste.
Benihana Gyoza Ingredients
- Ground pork (or your choice of protein): Fresh, flavorful protein for juicy, savory gyoza filling.
- Garlic, minced: Adds aromatic, bold flavor to the dumpling filling.
- Ginger, minced: Fresh ginger gives a warm, zesty kick.
- Green onions, chopped: Mild onion flavor with a touch of freshness.
- Soy sauce: Salty, umami seasoning to enhance overall flavor.
- Sesame oil: Nutty oil that adds depth and aroma.
- Gyoza wrappers: Thin, pliable wrappers to hold the savory filling.
- Cooking oil for frying: Creates crispy, golden bottoms on pan-fried dumplings.
- Water (for steaming): Steams gyoza to tender, perfectly cooked tops.
How To Make Benihana Gyoza Copycat Recipe
Step One: Mix ground pork, garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl until well combined.
Step Two: Place about a teaspoon of filling in each wrapper. Fold and pleat to seal tightly.
Step Three: Set to 370°F (188°C) for 3–5 minutes.
Step Four: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange gyoza in a single layer, making sure they don’t touch. Cook for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and cooked through.
Step Five: Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately with soy sauce, rice vinegar, or chili oil for dipping.
Benihana Gyoza Copycat Recipe Tips
- Don’t Overfill the Wrappers: Use about a teaspoon of filling per gyoza to prevent them from bursting while cooking.
- Seal Tightly: Make neat pleats and press the edges firmly to ensure the dumplings stay closed.
- Serve Immediately: Gyoza tastes best hot and fresh with dipping sauces like soy sauce, rice vinegar, or chili oil.
- Experiment with Fillings: Swap pork for chicken, shrimp, or vegetables to customize your dumplings.
- Make Ahead: Prepare gyoza in advance and freeze them uncooked; cook directly from frozen when ready.
Storing, Freezing & Reheating Instructions
Store leftover gyoza in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. To reheat, cook in a skillet or air fryer until heated through and crispy, or steam for a softer texture.
Benihana Gyoza Copycat Recipe Faqs
Can I use chicken or shrimp instead of pork? Yes! You can substitute ground chicken, shrimp, or even a plant-based protein for a lighter or vegetarian option.
Do I have to pan-fry the gyoza, or can I steam them? You can steam them for a softer texture or use the air fryer for a crispy, low-oil alternative.
Can I make gyoza ahead of time? Absolutely. Prepare them in advance and freeze uncooked gyoza. Cook them straight from frozen when ready.
What dipping sauce goes best with Benihana gyoza? Classic options include soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, or a mix of soy sauce and sesame oil.
How do I prevent gyoza from sticking while cooking? Use a non-stick skillet with a light amount of oil for pan-frying, or lightly spray the air fryer basket to prevent sticking.
Can I freeze cooked gyoza? It’s best to freeze uncooked gyoza. Cooked gyoza may lose crispiness and become soggy when reheated.
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Benihana Gyoza Copycat Recipe
Description
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground pork, or your choice of protein
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, minced
- 4 stalks Green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 36 Gyoza wrappers
Instructions
- Mix 1 pound Ground pork, 3 cloves Garlic, 1 tablespoon Ginger, 4 stalks Green onions, 2 tablespoons Soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon Sesame oil in a bowl until well combined.
- Place about a teaspoon of filling in each w36 Gyoza wrappers. Fold and pleat to seal tightly.
- Set to 370°F (188°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange gyoza in a single layer, making sure they don’t touch. Cook for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately with soy sauce, rice vinegar, or chili oil for dipping.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
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