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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Air Fryer Frozen Dumplings (Potstickers)

    Published: Aug 25, 2021 by Sherri Hall · This post may contain affiliate links.

    pin showing close-up of potstickers with side of tamari and text overlay
    If you love crispy vegetable dumplings, forget pan frying...try air frying them instead! It's so easy to make your favorite frozen potstickers in the air fryer, and they're ready in around 10 minutes. Pair with your favorite dipping sauce for a tasty appetizer, snack or lunch.
    Prep Time 1 minute
    Cook Time 9 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
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    overhead of vegetable potstickers on white plate garnished with scallions and side of tamari

    I don't know about you, but I just loooooove me some veggie potstickers...especially dipped into some soy sauce on the side...yummo! 🙂

    And now that I discovered how much more wonderful they are after air frying them, I think I might just have to eat them EVERYDAY!

    Just kidding! 🙂

    But seriously, what's not to love about a delicious golden brown doughy dumpling with super crispy edges and a veggie-stuffed center?

    Speaking of veggie-stuffed centers, be sure to check out these frozen egg rolls in the air fryer next. We have a ton of other easy air fryer recipes that you're going to fall in love with - just like this one!

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    • Why you'll love these air fryer potstickers
    • Ingredients you'll need for yummy air fryer dumplings
    • How to air fry frozen potstickers
    • Top tips
    • Equipment
    • Storing and reheating
    • Frequently asked questions
    • More air fryer frozen foods
    • Air Fryer Frozen Dumplings (Potstickers)
    close-up of air fryer dumplings on white plate garnished with scallions and side of tamari

    Why you'll love these air fryer potstickers

    • quick and easy appetizer, side dish or part of a larger full meal
    • kid-friendly and family friendly dish
    • making your own air fryer frozen dumplings take less time than waiting for them to deliver those Chinese dumplings from the local Chinese restaurant
    • using the air fryer is the easiest way to make your dumplings, you don't have to babysit the stove
    • no deep frying in hot oil needed - and you only need a tiny bit of oil in comparison
    dipping potsticker into a small cup of tamari with more potstickers on the plate

    Ingredients you'll need for yummy air fryer dumplings

    To make dumplings in the air fryer, you'll need some frozen vegetable potstickers and some avocado oil spray or olive oil spray.

    Just be sure to use a non-aerosol, propellant-free oil spray to avoid damaging your air fryer's non-stick finish.

    You can also use a spritzer bottle and fill it with your own oil if you prefer.

    If you'd like, you can enjoy the dumplings with some dipping sauce on the side.

    overhead of 5 potstickers on a white plate with side of tamari sauce

    How to air fry frozen potstickers

    If your air fryer has a separate elevated crisping tray or plate, be sure to insert it.

    Lightly grease the crisper plate or bottom of the air fryer basket with the avocado or olive oil spray.

    Place the potstickers in a single layer in the air fryer.

    Lightly spray the tops of the potstickers with the avocado or olive oil spray.

    frozen potstickers in air fryer before cooking

    Air fry at 350° F for 5 minutes.

    Then, carefully flip each dumpling using tongs.

    Continue to air fry for another 4-7 minutes.

    potstickers in air fryer after cooking

    Serve as desired.

    close-up overhead of poststickers on white plate with side of tamari

    Top tips

    • The potstickers should be cooked from frozen and not thawed.
    • Be sure to place dumplings in the air fryer in a single layer. It's okay if they are touching, but not overlapping. You want to ensure the air fryer can move the hot air around evenly to create perfect crispy dumplings with crispy skins in every batch.
    • You do not need to preheat the air fryer before cooking the frozen dumplings; however if you do, note that you may need to reduce the cooking time by 1-3 minutes.
    • Add some soy sauce, a little lime juice, or sweet chili sauce and sesame seeds to really take them up a notch. Always check the labels to ensure they meet your dietary needs.
    • Remember that the necessary cook time for your pot stickers may vary depending on your make, air fryer model, and size of your air fryer. It may also change with different types of dumplings. Adjust as necessary and make sure to check on them as you air fry potstickers, you don't want to end up with hard crunchy potstickers.
    front view of dumplings on white plate with small cup of tamari behind them

    Equipment

    I used a 5.5 quart Ninja air fryer, but you can use any air fryer make and model that you already have on hand.

    Storing and reheating

    Although they are best enjoyed right away, you can store leftover dumplings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    You can reheat them in a preheated, greased air fryer at 350° for a few minutes until warmed throughout, flipping once.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can I air fry dumplings?

    If you love crispy Asian-style dumplings, then air frying is a great way to achieve those crispy edges. However, if you prefer soft and pillowy dumplings, it's best to steam them instead.

    How long do you air fry frozen dumplings?

    I find that making Air Fryer Frozen Pot Stickers is one of the fastest ways to make them. It will take about 9-12 minutes to cook frozen potstickers in a 350° air fryer. Mine took 10 minutes.

    Are vegetable dumplings vegan?

    I find that most vegetable potstickers are made with vegan-friendly ingredients; however, check labels to ensure your brand is vegan if necessary. I used the Whole Foods Market brand. But you can use any of the different brands and different varieties out there, it's up to your personal preference.

    Are potstickers gluten-free?

    Potstickers are not typically gluten-free as they are usually made with wheat. However, the brand Feel Good Foods makes a gluten-free version. See the notes in the recipe card below regarding making these in the air fryer.

    pile of potstickers on white plate with side of tamari next to them

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    Air Fryer Frozen Dumplings (Potstickers)

    If you love crispy vegetable dumplings, forget pan frying...try air frying them instead! It's so easy to make your favorite frozen potstickers in the air fryer, and they're ready in around 10 minutes. Pair with your favorite dipping sauce for a tasty appetizer, snack or lunch.
    Course Appetizer, lunch, Snack
    Cuisine American, Chinese
    Keyword air fryer, dumplings, potstickers, vegan, vegetarian
    Prep Time 1 minute
    Cook Time 9 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings 2
    Calories 187kcal
    Author Sherri Hall

    Ingredients

    • 8 frozen vegetable potstickers (*see notes below regarding a gluten-free version)
    • non-aerosol, propellant free avocado or olive oil spray
    • optional: dipping sauce such as soy sauce/tamari

    Instructions

    • If your air fryer has a separate elevated crisping tray or plate, be sure to insert it. Lightly grease the crisper plate or bottom of the air fryer basket with the avocado or olive oil spray.
    • Place potstickers in a single layer in the air fryer so that they are not overlapping. Lightly spray the tops of the potstickers with the avocado or olive oil spray.
    • Air fry at 350° F for 5 minutes. Carefully flip each dumpling using tongs. Continue to air fry for another 4-6 minutes.
    • Allow the dumplings to sit for about 2 minutes before eating as the filling will be hot.

    (Please refer to the post above for instructional photographs and other helpful information for this recipe)

    Suggested Equipment/Tools

    Air Fryer

    Notes

    Most vegetable potstickers are vegan-friendly; check ingredient labels if needed. I used Whole Foods brand. *For a gluten-free version, try these vegetable potstickers by Feel Good Foods. The box comes with approximately 10 potstickers which are slightly smaller than their wheat-based counterparts. Upon testing, I followed the same steps as above and mine were done around 9 minutes as some of them started to burst open. 
    Keep the potstickers frozen until ready to use. Do not thaw.
    Be sure to use a non-aerosol, propellant-free oil spray to avoid damaging your air fryer's non-stick finish. You can also use a spritzer bottle and fill it with your own oil.
    Timing was based on a non-preheated air fryer. If you preheat your air fryer, cooking time will decrease by 1-3 minutes.
    The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Information shown should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. Oil to grease the air fryer was not included in the nutrition calculation nor was optional dipping sauce. Nutrition was calculated using Whole Foods brand vegetable potstickers.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g

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