Crispy on the outside makes these frozen potstickers in the air fryer a super easy dinner or appetizer option!
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I’m about to share the best way to cook frozen potstickers and the best kept secret. Air frying frozen dumplings makes them extra crispy while keeping the insides fresh and hot!
This dumplings in the air fryer recipe uses frozen potstickers (or dumplings as explained below). They get a nice crispy outside while the filling stays juicy and hot.
It can be made with chicken potstickers, vegetarian dumplings, and even pork ones!
Whether you’re using Ling Ling potstickers, Tai Pei, Trader Joe’s Frozen Gyoza, or even Costco dumplings, they turn out perfect every time!
Can You Put Frozen Potstickers in an Air Fryer?
Yes! Frozen potstickers come out nice and crispy on the outside without getting dried out.
Are Potstickers, Dumplings, and Gyoza All The Same?
Dumplings are fillings wrapped in dough and then fried for a crispy bottom. They can have a meat or vegetable filling. Potstickers are a variety of dumplings, which is why the term can sometimes be used interchangeably.
Potstickers are made with a slightly thinner wrapper than other kinds of dumplings. The dough even be almost translucent at times.
While the term gyoza means “pot sticker” in Japanese, they are not identical. Gyoza dumplings tends to be slightly smaller and more delicate than a potsticker with the filling being more finely chopped.
How to Make Frozen Potstickers in the Air Fryer
STEP ONE: Preheat your air fryer to 370 degrees F.
STEP TWO: Place the frozen potstickers in the air fryer in a single layer and spray with oil using an EVO Oil Mister. The dumplings can touch but should not be stacked.
STEP THREE: Air fry frozen dumplings for 5 minutes, flip the dumplings, then add a little more oil, if needed.
STEP FOUR: Cook the frozen Chinese dumplings for an additional 4-6 minutes until they are golden brown on top. Remove the air fryer dumplings from the basket and let them sit for 2 minutes.
STEP FIVE (optional): Make the dipping sauce by placing the soy sauce, water, maple syrup, garlic powder, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a bowl and whisking together. Add sesame seeds if desired.
Tips For Making the Best AIr Fryer Dumplings
- Cook the frozen dumplings in a single layer. Stacking the potstickers can result in them being unevenly cooked
- Use pre packaged dumplings in the frozen section for the best results
- Completely coat the frozen potstickers with oil. Not coating them will result in them becoming dried out or burnt. I recommend using an EVO Oil Sprayer.
- Flip the potstickers halfway through cooking and spray with more oil if needed to really ensure they don’t dry out
- Make the dipping sauce included with this recipe! It brings out the flavors in the dumplings and matches perfectly. You can also try out this pot sticker dipping sauce recipe too!
What To Serve with Air Fryer Dumplings
- Air Fryer Rice (or made in the Ninja Foodi)
- Air Fryer Roasted Peppers
- Air Fryer Crab Rangoon
- Air Fryer Bok Choy
- Air Fryer Broccoli
- Asian Summer Slaw
Can I Cook Homemade Potstickers in the Air Fryer?
If you have any thawed fresh potstickers or not frozen potstickers, you can cook these in the air fryer at 400 degrees F for about 6 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.
Can You Steam Dumplings in the Air Fryer?
I have not tried making steam dumplings in the air fryer as of yet. If you do try it and succeed, please let me know below!
I have, however, steamed dumplings in the Instant Pot and they come out fantastic! I just miss the crispiness I get using the air fryer.
How Long Do You Cook FROZEN Potstickers For in an Air Fryer?
Frozen dumplings, just one kind of potsticker, are best cooked at 370 degrees for 9 to 11 minutes.
Flip the postickers halfway through cooking and spray more oil halfway through if needed. I recommend using an EVO Oil Sprayer. You can learn more about what oils to use in your air fryer here.
What Temperature Do You Air Fry Frozen Dumplings?
Cooking the air fried frozen dumplings at 370 degrees F ensures they get crispy without burning or drying out.
Why Are My Air Fryer Pot Stickers Dry?
Air frying potstickers can become very dry if you’re not using enough oil.
Since frozen potstickers do not come fully cooked and are raw when purchased, they do not contain oil to keep them from getting dried out. They must be sprayed with oil to get that nice crispy outside coating.
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Frozen Potstickers in the Air Fryer
Ingredients
Dumplings
- 8 ounces frozen dumplings vegetable, pork, or chicken dumplings
Dipping Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/8 cup maple syrup or molasses
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
- small pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 370 degrees for about 4 minutes.
- Place the frozen dumplings inside the air fryer in one layer and spray with oil.
- Cook for 5 minutes, shake the basket, then spray with a little more oil.
- Cook dumplings for another 4-6 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the dipping sauce by mixing ingredients together.
- Remove the air fryer dumplings from the basket and let sit for another 2 minutes before enjoying.
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Nutrition
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
These were so easy and super fast! Thank you for sharing. Cooked up perfectly with the instant pot lid. My insert allowed me to do two layers. <3
Hi KT, Wow, that’s great! Its nice to get a big batch done at once. Enjoy!