Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the ground pork and break it apart while cooking Season with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and thyme. Cook until the pork is fully browned and no longer pink.

Add the tomato sauce and let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and brown sugar, then cook for another minute. Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly.

Fill a shallow plate or bowl with water. Briefly wet one rice paper wrapper for about 3 seconds until slightly pliable.

Place the rice paper on a clean surface. Add some of the pork filling to the middle, then top with grated cheese.

Fold the left and right sides over the filling first. Then fold the top and bottom over to fully seal the dumpling into a square packet. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.

Heat a thin layer of oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Place two wrapped dumplings seam-side down and fry for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy all over. Repeat with remaining dumplings.

Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and serve while hot and crispy. Enjoy!