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Learn how to cook Air Fryer Dumplings and have a delicious snack or meal on the table in just 10 minutes. With a tiny bit of oil they come out perfectly cooked and slightly crispy at the edges - ready to dip in your favorite sauce. Can be made with any type of dumplings, pot stickers or gyoza!
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Frozen dumplings and pot stickers are great to keep in the freezer for a quick, delicious, meal. And this air fryer recipe makes it even easier to cook them!
Why you will love this recipe
- It's the best cooking method to make crispy dumplings
- Healthier than frying
- Easier than steaming or pan frying
- Crispier than baking
- Quicker than any of the above - done in just 4-6 minutes
- Super easy with very few steps
What you need to make them
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- You can use different types of dumplings - like potstickers, gyozas and wontons. Some good brands to use are Ling Ling, Pagoda, Bibigo, Whole Foods, Costco and Trader Joe's. They can be fresh, frozen or thawed.
- The air fryer works best for dumplings that are supposed to be crispy, as the air fryer will crisp them up
- Vegetable oil: I recommend a neutral type of oil but olive oil works as well. You can also use oil spray.
Are postickers, dumplings and gyoza all the same?
The short answer is: no, but also yes. Actually, both potstickers and gyoza are dumplings - and they are both similar, but not the same.
Dumpling is a broad, general name for dough wrapped around a filling, which is then steamed or fried.
Potstickers are both steamed and fried, so they're crispy on the bottom.
Gyoza are the Japanese version of potstickers, but are often made with a thinner dough layer.
How to make them
- Preheat your air fryer by running it at 350°F (180°C) for 5 minutes, then bring out the air fryer basket and brush lightly with vegetable oil
- Spread out the dumplings in a single layer, leaving room for the air to circulate. Air fry for 2-4 minutes at 350°F (180°C).
- Flip the dumplings, then air fry 2-4 minutes more
- All done, serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce!
Tips & tricks
- Preheat the air fryer to shorten cook time, and get the most even result
- No need to thaw frozen dumplings - you can cook them straight from frozen
- Air fry in a single layer for an even cook. If making more dumplings, cook them in batches.
- Flip them halfway for an even cook
- Cook time will vary with the size of your dumplings and your air fryer model. You can always add a few more minutes.
- Pre-packaged frozen food should always be cooked to 165°F (74°C) - use a meat thermometer to be sure
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days, but remember they are best eaten straight away
- Reheat dumplings by air frying for 2 minutes at 350°F (180°C), flipping them every minute
Recipe FAQ
Yes, that's a great idea! Air fry dumplings at 350°F (180°C) for 6-8 minutes, then check to make sure they are heated through. If not, add 2 more minutes.
In general you need 6-8 minutes for frozen pot stickers, dumplings and gyoza, and 4-5 minutes if they are fresh or thawed. However, cook time will vary with the size of the dumplings and your air fryer model.
The short answer: air fry them! Air frying is great for crisping up potstickers and dumplings. Add a small bit of oil to the air fryer for extra crisp.
More guides to cooking frozen food in the air fryer
Want to learn how to cook some of your other frozen favorites in the air fryer? Then check out these easy air fryer frozen food recipes!
- Frozen Spring Rolls in Air Fryer
- Frozen Shrimp in Air Fryer
- Frozen Meatballs in Air Fryer
- Frozen Fish Sticks in Air Fryer
- Frozen Chicken Nuggets in Air Fryer
And don't miss my complete guide to cooking frozen foods in air fryer.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Dumplings
Print RateIngredients
- 8 dumplings, pot stickers or gyoza frozen, fresh, or thawed
- vegetable oil small amount for brushing air fryer basket
Instructions
- Bring out the air fryer basket and brush with a small amount of oil. Then spread out the dumplings, pot stickers or gyoza in a single layer.8 dumplings, pot stickers or gyoza, vegetable oil
- Air fry at 350°F (180°C), flipping them halfway. Cook time can vary with your air fryer, and the brand you use, but these times are a good starting point:Frozen: 6-8 minutesFresh or thawed: 4-5 minutes
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces!
Equipment needed for this recipe
- Pastry brush* (optional)
Notes
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Almost any type of dumpling - like potstickers - can be cooked in this way. Some good brands to use are Ling Ling, Pagoda, Bibigo, Whole Foods, Costco and Trader Joe's.
- The air fryer * works best for dumplings that are supposed to be crispy (ie: pot stickers!), as the air fryer * will crisp them up
- Use frozen potstickers or dumplings - do not thaw in advance
- Vegetable oil: I recommend a neutral type of oil but olive oil works as well. You can also use cooking spray.
Tips & tricks
- Preheat the air fryer * to shorten cook time - if not preheating you might need more than 6-8 minutes
- Don't defrost the dumplings - cook them straight from frozen
- Air fry dumplings in one layer for an even cook. If making more dumplings, cook them in batches.
- Flip them halfway for an even cook
- Cook time will vary with the size of your dumplings and your air fryer * model. If they're not done after 6-8 minutes, flip them again and add a few more minutes.
- Frozen food should always be cooked to 165°F (74°C) - use a meat thermometer * to be sure
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days, but remember they are best eaten straight away
- Reheat dumplings by air frying for 2 minutes at 350°F (180°C), flipping them every minute
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
Talha Usman
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