Making frozen potstickers in air fryer is so quick and easy, and they turn out perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy and hot on the inside! Air fryer frozen dumplings are a healthier and affordable alternative to ordering take-out.
Post includes Weight Watchers points.
Making frozen potstickers in air fryer is a fantastic way to enjoy a favorite take-out appetizer anytime the mood strikes. The air fryer gives you frozen potstickers that turn out perfect every time; delicious dough pockets wrapped around flavorful, moist, and juicy filling, with a crispy, crunchy bottom. Just as delicious as the ones you get at your local Asian restaurant.
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 basket
- Cook 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 sauce
- Soy Sauce
- Sweet Chili Sauce
- Ponzu sauce
- Teriyaki Sauce
- Peanut Sauce
- Hot Chili Sauce
- Yum 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
Air fryers can vary slightly in time and temperature, but you can air fry frozen potstickers in about 8 minutes!
Flipping the potstickers will help them to crisp up on both sides. We recommend flipping them after about 4-5 minutes.
Yes! Oil helps the dumplings to get crispy without drying out. Without oil, they will still be delicious but may not get as golden on the outside.
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- Or check out my list of all Air Fryer Frozen Foods.
Serving Suggestions
Weight Watchers Points
There are 9 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
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Frozen Potstickers in Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 12 frozen potstickers
- 1 tablespoon oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400F / 200C. Spay the air fryer basket with oil.
- Remove the potstickers from the package and spray lightly with oil.
- Line the basket with the potstickers, making sure to keep the in a single layer.
- Cook for 7-9 minutes, turning over halfway through. Potstickers should be golden in color.
Notes
- No thawing necessary – go straight from 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.
- Storage – cooked potstickers can be stored in an airtight container inside the fridge for up to 4 days.
- There are 9 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
Never thought to make potstickers in the air fryer. This is a perfect recipe for me. Making these over the weekend.
Love this! I love my air fryer and wanted potstickers and your recipe worked like a charm!
I can’t believe I never thought to cook potstickers in the air fryer, but I’ll never go back! It was so quick and simple with less mess, and the air fryer still gave them that nice texture.
Such a great idea to make these in the air fryer – they get perfectly crispy on the outside!
I have an air fryer but had never used to to make pot stickers until I found your recipe. Thank you!
Yum! This looks so delicious and tasty!
Hi Thank you for the Air fryer recipes and tips! I would imagine this would work for perogi’s too?