Rice paper dumplings can become chewy due to insufficient cooking or if the rice paper wrapping is too thick. Address this issue by: Shaping as a Square: Form your dumplings as a square, not a roll, allowing the rice paper to fold over just once. Adjust the filling amount if needed for proper folding. Pan Fry Seam Side Down: Begin pan frying with the seam side down, as this side requires more cooking time. Cooking Side Edges: Ensure you cook the side edges of the rice paper dumpling for optimal crispiness.