Air Fryer Potstickers, crispy skins on the outside on the outside with a very tender filling inside.
It has never been so easy to cook dumplings, all thanks to the air fryer!
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It is the best way to cook them if you like crunchy potstickers.
This recipe works with all kinds of dumplings!
Cooking air fryer potstickers makes them super crispy on the outside, as opposed to usual steaming.
For this recipe I used frozen potstickers that I found at the grocery store, but you can also use this recipe to make dumplings homemade with this super easy recipe.(make your own dumpling wrappers)
Why This Recipe Is The Best
Super fast: It will only take about 10 minutes in the air fryer to have crispy dumplings with small amount of oil.
Perfect for an Asian dinner: These air fryer potstickers are the perfect side dish to serve with our favorite Asian recipes like this bonchon soy garlic chicken wings recipe or this easy homemade chicken ramen.
No mess in the kitchen: We will make very little mess when we prepare these delicious dumplings in the air fryer.
Make great appetizers: Super easy to make, if you have a surprise guest these air fry dumplings are perfect to serve.
The fastest ways to make a delicious snack.
Some of our other favorite easy air fryer recipes that we have on our site include the this easy air fryer burrito recipe, these delicious and crispy onion rings and this amazing air fryer crab rangoon.
How To Cook Frozen Dumplings In Air Fryer
Straight from the freezer to the air fryer.
For the preparation of this recipe, you do not need to thaw the dumplings.
Step 1: Preheat the air fryer for a few minutes.
Step 2: Place the potstickers in the air fryer basket, being careful not to overlap them.
With the help of a oil sprayer, spray some oil the dumplings or use a kitchen brush.
Step 3: Cook for about 10 minutes, halfway through cooking remember to flip the potstickers for a unique crispness.
How To Cook Homemade Dumplings In Air Fryer
If we want to cook homemade Potstickers instead, I recommend to let them cook for about two minutes less than frozen ones, check them after 4 minutes of cooking and turn them over and let them cook for another two minutes.
Air Fryer Pot Stickers Cooking Tips
- Cook in just a single layer.
- Make sure you spread the oil all over the surface of the Potstickers , so as not to risk it becoming hard and not crispy.
- Do not thaw dumplings before cooking them in the air fryer.
- Always check during cooking. Cooking time depends on the size of the Potstickers and the and the air fryer model.
- Use avocado or olive oil spray as this helps you cover the entire surface of the dumplings to ensure the best results.
How To Prepare The Dumpling Dipping Sauce
My favorite dipping sauce to serve this frozen dumplings in air fryer is soy ginger sauce.
Just chop the ginger and add it to the soy sauce and mix well.
Another tasty dipping sauce to serve with air fryer dumplings is this sweet chili sauce or hoisin sauce.
Recipe FAQ’s
Are Chinese dumplings the same as potstickers?
A potsticker is a different type of dumpling.
The main characteristics that distinguish a potsticker from other dumplings are:
Cooking style: Typically, potstickers are first pan-fried, to make the bottom crispy, and then steamed.
On the other hand, I have seen other dumplings boiled, par-boiled, poached, simmered, braised, fried, baked, grilled, broiled, smoked, and even barbecued.
Meat filling: Most potstickers tend to use a meat filling mixed with vegetables.
Dumplings use a much wider range of ingredients, including seafood, cheese, root vegetables, legumes, etc.
Wheat wrappers: Almost all potstickers use a dough wrapper made of wheat.
Most dumplings also use a wheat wrapper, but many also use wrappers made of rice flour or other types of flour.
Shape: Most potstickers are shaped like a half moon.
Dumplings come in many shapes: round, cone-shaped, flat, circular, long, triangular and many more.
Why Did They Burn?
All air fryers cook slightly differently.
Check them after about six minutes to see if the dumplings have reached the desired crispness.
Also, did you add a little spray oil?
The oil spray definitely helps make them crispier without burning.
Easy Air Fryer Potsticker
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Air Fryer Dumplings (Potstickers)
Cooking air fryer frozen dumplings makes them super crispy on the outside, as opposed to usual steaming.
It has never been so easy to cook dumplings, all thanks to the air fryer!
Ingredients
- Frozen or homemade Potstickers
- Vegetable oil (spray to coat the dumplings)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer for 2 minutes at 365°F. This help to have evenly-cooked dumplings.
- NO need to thaw dumplings.
- Place dumplings in the basket of the air fryer being careful not to overlap them.
- Drizzle with olive oil, be sure to completely coat the dumplings with oil so as not to risk the dumpling becoming dry and hard on the outside.
- Cook for 6 minutes at 365°F and then turn the Potstickers over and cook for another 3 minutes. In total 8-10 minutes.
- When they have reached the desired crispness and golden brown serve them hot with soy sauce.
Notes
- Cook in just a single layer.
- Make sure you spread the oil all over the surface of the Potstickers , so as not to risk it becoming hard and not crispy.
- Do not thaw dumplings before cooking them in the air fryer.
- Always check during cooking. Cooking time depends on the size of the Potstickers and the different brands of air fryer.
- Use cooking spray, you can use avocado oil spray or olive oil.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 100Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 70mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 2g
Nutrition is automatically calculated by Nutritionix - please verify all nutrition information independently and consult with a doctor or nutritionist for any and all medical and diet advice.
How To Store Leftover Dumplings
If you have any leftover potstickers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat them in the air fryer for about 3 to 4 minutes at 350°F (180°C).
