Post includes Weight Watchers points. Like me, you may have seen frozen potstickers in the store, but weren’t sure how to cook them. After some trial and error with other methods, I tried cooking frozen potstickers in air fryer. They turned out so perfect that I knew I’d never cook them any other way again. Like these Air Fryer Frozen Meatballs and Air Fryer Frozen Burritos, cooking up tasty potstickers at home is an affordable alternative to take-out dumplings. And since they’re not deep-fried, it is a healthier way to indulge those cravings. Yeap, air fryer frozen dumplings are a winner all around!
Why Make This Recipe
Healthier Than Frying – Fried dumplings taste great but require much more oil. A light coating is all you need for moist potstickers. Easy – Traditional steaming takes a lot of time and special equipment. Air frying is as easy as pushing a button. Fast – Go from frozen to the table in under 10 minutes.
Ingredient Notes
Potstickers – Look for these dumplings in the frozen food section. They come in a variety of flavors. Oil – Use what is recommended according to your air fryer. You will want to spray the basket as well as the dumplings so they don’t dry out.
What Are Potstickers?
Potstickers are a Chinese-style dumpling that is often filled with pork, cabbage, veggies, and sometimes shrimp. The dumplings are fried on the bottom, steamed, and then pan-fried again. The result is a delicious crispy exterior and a tender, juicy filling. Potstickers can also be called pot-stickers, wontons, gyoza, or dumplings. When buying frozen potstickers, you may see any or all of these names depending on the brand, but the differences will be subtle. Ready to make this air fryer frozen dumplings recipe? Grab that bag of frozen potstickers and I will show you…
How To Make Frozen Potstickers In The Air Fryer
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
Preheat the air fryer to 400F / 204C.Spray the basket with oil and lightly coat both sides of the potstickers.Place them in a single layer inside the basketCook for 7-9 minutes, turning over halfway through the cook time, until they are golden in color and warmed through.
Air fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model. I recommend starting with less cook time, checking for doneness, then adding more time as needed.
Expert Tips
No need to thaw – go straight from the freezer to air fryer.Cook potstickers in a single layer. Don’t overlap or let them touch and cook in several batches if necessary. Coat lightly with oil to avoid drying out the exterior of the dumpling. Turn the potstickers over halfway through cooking.
Delicious Variations
Use Sesame Oil – If you usually use a neutral oil in your air fryer, try sesame oil when making potstickers. The flavor is lovely, and it will work just as well as regular oil. Add A Dipping Sauce – Potstickers are made for dipping. Some options include:Sweet and sour sauceSoy SauceSweet Chili SaucePonzu sauceTeriyaki SaucePeanut SauceHot Chili SauceYum Yum Sauce
Prep And Storage
Prep Ahead – No prep needed! Go from freezer to air fryer to table. Store – Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days.Reheat – Set the air fryer to 350F / 180C and reheat for 2 minutes turning after 1 minute. If needed, cook for 1 additional minute. Freeze – Refreezing potstickers after cooking is not recommended.
FAQs
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Serving Suggestions
Air Fryer Chicken Fried Rice.Spicy Crab Kani Salad.Instant Pot Chinese Honey Sesame Chicken.
Weight Watchers Points
There are 9 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this. Thank you for reading my Air Fryer Frozen Potstickers recipe post. And please come visit again as I continue to slice, dice, and dream up affordable Air Fryer recipes, Instant Pot Recipes, Southern Recipes, and more. Thanks for supporting Recipes from a Pantry, food blog.
