Air fryer frozen potstickers are a quick and easy way to enjoy a delicious and healthy snack. These potstickers are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and they are perfect for a quick appetizer.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy: Frozen potstickers in air fryer are incredibly quick and easy to make. You can have delicious, crispy potstickers on the table in just 10 minutes.
- Healthy: Air frying is a healthy cooking method that uses little or no oil. These potstickers are also a good source of protein and fiber.
- Delicious: These air fryer potstickers are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They are sure to please even the pickiest eaters.
- Versatile: Potstickers can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, or they can be eaten on their own. They are also a great addition to stir-fries and and other Asian inspired meals.
Differences Between Potstickers and Goyza
Potstickers and Goyza both types of dumplings, but they have some key differences. Potstickers are made with a thicker dough and are usually filled with pork or vegetables. Goyza are typically made with a thin dough and are filled with a variety of ingredients, such as pork, shrimp, and vegetables.
Potstickers are typically fried, while Goyza are often boiled or steamed. Goyza are also typically served with a dipping sauce, while potstickers can be served with a variety of sauces, including soy sauce, chili sauce, and vinegar.
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- Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Differences Between Potstickers and Goyza
- Ingredients
- How to Air Fryer Frozen Pot Stickers
- What To Serve With Potstickers
- Related Recipes
- Substitutions & Variations
- Equipment
- Storage
- Tips for Success
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Food Safety
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Ingredients
You will find a wide variety of frozen potstickers (or pot stickers) at the grocery store. If they're labeled Goyza dumplings, you can use them just like potstickers.
- Package of Frozen Potstickers - Any brand of frozen potstickers, frozen dumplings, or frozen gyoza.
- Vegetable oil - in an oil sprayer.
- Dipping sauce - Sweet Chili Sauce, Soy Sauce, or your favorite.
For Dipping Sauce
- Soy Sauce - or Teriyaki sauce.
- Water
- Rice Vinegar
- Garlic powder - or finely minced garlic.
- Toasted Sesame seeds - or minced green onion.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Air Fryer Frozen Pot Stickers
Don't defrost the frozen potstickers, go directly from freezer to air fryer.
Spread Frozen Potstickers In Air Fryer
- Place frozen potstickers in air fryer basket in a single layer so the hot air can circulate around them.
- Spray the potstickers with a light mist of vegetable oil using the oil sprayer.
Air Fry Frozen Potstickers
- Set your air fryer temperature to 375 degrees F. No need to preheat, the forced hot air heats up so fast that preheating has negligible effect.
- Air fry for 6-8 minutes, or until the potstickers are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove air fried potstickers from the air fryer basket with tongs as they are HOT. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
PRO TIP: Make your own dipping sauce by blending soy or teriyaki sauce with water, garlic powder, rice vinegar, and sesame seeds together. Instructions in the recipe card below also!
What To Serve With Potstickers
Frozen potstickers in the air fryer can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, including soy sauce, chili sauce, and vinegar with sliced chilies.
You can also serve them with our Thai Cashew Chicken, Chinese Chicken on a Stick, or Fluffy Steamed White Rice.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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Substitutions & Variations
You can easily substitute frozen dumplings or frozen goyza when air frying.
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this dish.
- Nuwave Brio Air Fryer - Rotisserie - Grill - This 15 quart countertop Smart Oven has three slide in trays, that all can be used at the same time. You can air fry rotisserie chickens, an SO mush more!
- Nuwave Air Fryer 15 quart - This large family size basket air fryer has room to air fry enough for a large family!
- Gourmia Digital Air Fryer 6 quart - This basket style air fryer will handle four frozen waffles in the air fryer.
- Nuwave Air Fryer 3 quart - This compact basket air fryer is perfect for singles or a small family of 2 or 3. You can air fry two frozen waffles in 4 minutes.
- Oil Sprayer - This is a perfect sprayer for spritzing a light coating of oil on vegetables, meats, and other prepared frozen foods before air frying. The tiny amount of oil ensures you get as amazing results as deep frying and roasting, with a fraction of the calories and splatter!
Storage
Store the wet ingredients (lettuce, tomato, onion) separately from the dry ingredients (buns) in the fridge, and recombine when ready. Good for 2-3 days.
Tips for Success
- Place FROZEN potstickers in air fryer. No need to thaw, just go from freezer to air fryer.
- If you don't have an air fryer, you can cook the potstickers in a skillet over medium heat. Cook them for 3-5 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the potstickers immediately after cooking them. They will not be as crispy if they sit for too long.
Frequently Asked Questions
Potstickers are a type of Chinese dumpling that is typically filled with ground pork or vegetables. They are typically boiled or steamed, or fried.
Generally potstickers, dumplings and gyoza are the same thing, just slightly different fillings, thickness of dough, and dipping sauces. They air fry the same.
Yes, you can air fry frozen potstickers without oil. However, if you do use oil, it will keep them from cooking dry and hard.
Air fry the frozen dumplings for 6 minutes at 375F. Shake the basket and continue to air fry for 2 more minutes if you'd like the potstickers to be crispier.
Potstickers can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, including soy sauce, chili sauce, peanut sauce, and vinegar. You can also serve them with a side of rice or noodles.
Food Safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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Air Fryer Frozen Potstickers
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 oz Potstickers frozen, ½ bag
- vegetable oil in oil sprayer
Potsticker Dipping Sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce or teriyaki sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 minced clove of garlic
- ¼ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Place frozen potstickers in air fryer basket in a single layer so the hot air can circulate around the potstickers. Cook Frozen – Do not thaw first.8 oz Potstickers
- Spray the potstickers with a light mist of vegetable oil using the oil sprayer.PRO TIP: Spraying with a little vegetable oil will prevent hard and dry air fryer potstickers.vegetable oil
- Set your air fryer temperature to 375 degrees F. No need to preheat, the forced hot air heats up so fast that preheating has negligible effect.
- Air fry for 6-8 minutes, or until the potstickers are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove air fried potstickers from the air fryer basket with tongs as they are HOT. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Potsticker Dipping Sauce
- Make your own dipping sauce by blending soy or teriyaki sauce with water, garlic powder, rice vinegar, and sesame seeds together.¼ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup water, 2 tablespoon rice vinegar, ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Notes
- Place FROZEN potstickers in air fryer. No need to thaw, just go from freezer to air fryer.
- If you don't have an air fryer, you can cook the potstickers in a skillet over medium heat. Cook them for 3-5 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the potstickers immediately after cooking them. They will not be as crispy if they sit for too long.
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