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Frozen Potstickers in Air Fryer

Published: Apr 29, 2022 by Kate Hackworthy · 3 Comments

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Plate of air fried frozen potstickers with a bowl of dipping sauce.
Air Fryer basket with potstickers.

Cooking frozen potstickers in an air fryer is so easy! It's our favorite way to cook potstickers (aka gyoza, dumplings) because they come out crispy on the outside and tender and warm on the inside. Serve air fryer potstickers as an appetizer, side dish, snack, or meal with your favorite dipping sauce!

Close up of potstickers on a plate.
frozen potstickers in air fryer

We love how air fryer frozen potstickers (gyoza, dumplings), get wonderfully crisp on the outside and soft and tender inside! They're ready in minutes and absolutely delicious.

The air fryer is great for cooking many different types of food. But it's an absolute lifesaver when it comes to heating up frozen foods quickly and perfectly.

The air fryer is a small convection oven that uses hot air to cook food. It's similar to a countertop convection oven, but it's much smaller and more energy-efficient.

Since the air fryer cooks with hot air, the food doesn't get soggy or wet as it would in a regular oven making them great for frozen foods like potstickers!

Potstickers are a type of Chinese dumpling that is typically filled with meat and vegetables. They are usually steamed or boiled, but can also be fried. You might call them gyoza or dumplings.

Frozen potstickers can be found in the freezer section of most Asian markets or supermarkets and can be ready to eat in just 15 minutes or less using your air fryer!

Try your frozen pot stickers in air fryer served with Chili Garlic Oil or Easy Bang Bang Sauce for dipping.

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Why Make This Recipe

No need to turn on the oven, the air fryer is small and uses less electricity.

Air fryer frozen potstickers go from frozen to the plate in just 15 minutes or less!

The outside gets a crispy crunch while the inside stays warm and tender.

You can serve them as a quick appetizer or snack, a side dish, or as a full meal!

Frozen potstickers on a table.

Ingredients

  • Frozen Potstickers - If you're looking for frozen potstickers, you can find them in the freezer section of most Asian markets or in the international frozen section of your local grocery store. They might also be called gyoza or dumplings.
  • Vegetable Oil - The frozen potstickers get coated with a thin layer of vegetable oil to give the outside a crispy crunch and stop them from sticking to the air fryer basket.

Please scroll down to the recipe card below for the full quantities.

Instructions

Wondering how to make this Air Fryer Frozen Pot stickers recipe? It's easy!

Just follow this step-by-step photo tutorial. Then, scroll down for the recipe card for the full ingredients list and recipe method.

Potstickers in a bowl with a little oil.

Prepare the frozen potstickers: Add the frozen potstickers to a bowl. Drizzle the oil on top and toss to coat or coat with your hands so there is a thin layer on each piece.

Potstickers added to the basket of the air fryer.

Air Fry the potstickers: Add the oil-coated potstickers to the bottom of your air fryer basket in a single even layer. Set the temperature to 350F (180C) and set the timer for 12 minutes.

Partially cooked potstickers in air fryer.

Flip, crisp, and enjoy: At the 7-minute mark, flip the potstickers using tongs. Cook for the rest of the way or until golden and crispy. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce!

Cooked potstickers in the bowl of an air fryer.

Cook's Tips

For this recipe, there is no need to preheat the air fryer, but you can for 3-5 minutes to give the potstickers a head start.

When placing the potstickers in the air fryer basket, make sure they are in a single, even layer. This will prevent them from steaming and becoming soggy. You might need to cook them in batches.

If your air fryer basket is too small to cook in a single layer, air fry in batches until complete.

Different sized potstickers will take different amounts of time to achieve the desired level of cooked. Always check at the 5-7 minute mark.

For extra crispy potstickers, cook for an additional minute or two.

Serving Suggestions

Once your potstickers are cooked and crispy, serve them up with these dipping sauce ideas!

  • Amai Sauce - A sweet and tangy Japanese sauce that is often used as a dipping sauce for fried foods.
  • Sriracha Aioli - A popular hot chili sauce that can be used as a condiment or dipping sauce when mixed with garlic mayo.
  • Sweet Chili Sauce - A thick, sweet, and slightly spicy Asian-style chili sauce.
  • Plum Sauce - A thick, sweet, and slightly sour sauce that is popular in Chinese cuisine.
  • Soy Sauce - A savory sauce made from fermented soybeans and wheat. It's a common condiment in Asian cuisine.
  • Gyoza Sauce - a thin, flavorful Japanese sauce.

Air Fried Potstickers are perfect served with:

Asian Tofu with Spicy Garlic Sauce
Easy Vegan Ramen (15 minutes)
Vegetable Stir Fry

Plate of air fried potstickers and dipping sauce.

Storage & Freezing

Storing: If you have any leftover air fried potstickers, they can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Reheat in the air fryer.

Freezing: Since these potstickers have already been frozen once, freezing is not recommended as the texture of the wrapper will change.

FAQs

Can I use fresh potstickers?

Yes! If you have access to fresh potstickers, you can certainly use them in this recipe. The cook time may need to be adjusted to much lower as they will not be frozen.

What is the difference between a potsticker and gyoza?

Gyoza is a Japanese dumpling that is similar to a potsticker. The primary difference is in the wrapper as gyoza wrappers are thinner and more delicate.

Do I need to thaw the potstickers before cooking?

Nope! This recipe uses frozen potstickers that go straight from the freezer to the air fryer and are cooked in less than 15 minutes!

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Plate of air fried potstickers and dipping sauce.

Frozen Potstickers in Air Fryer

Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
Cooking frozen potstickers in air fryer is easy! Also called gyoza or dumplings, air fryer potstickers get crispy outside and tender inside.
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Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Total Time 12 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 2
Calories 333 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
 

  • 8 ounces potstickers FROZEN (225g) (aka gyoza, dumplings)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • Add the frozen potstickers to a bowl and rub them all over with the oil.
  • Spread into the basket of the air fryer in a single layer and cook at 180C for 7 minutes.
  • Turn each potsticker over (use tongs) and cook for a further 4 minutes or until golden all over. Check and cook a little longer if desired. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 333kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 526mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

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  1. Tara

    May 10, 2022 at 3:22 am

    5 stars
    This recipe was a breeze! The addition of the air fryer really helped! Turned out perfectly.

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  2. Danielle

    May 09, 2022 at 12:37 pm

    5 stars
    I love to make potstickers in the air fryer! They came out so delicious and crisp on the outside. Great tips!

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  3. Tavo

    May 08, 2022 at 2:12 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious appetizer! I didn't know that these dumplings could be made in an air-fryer! they came out delicious!

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