After just one bite of these yummy Air Fryer Frozen Potstickers, you will never want to cook them any other way. These are great for snack, appetizer, or a quick & easy meal anytime.
Why my Air Fryer Dumpling recipe is the best way to cook them : They will turn out hot on the inside and crispy on the outside in one simple step without having to boil/steam, and pan-fry process that is typically a 2-step process.
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Ingredients for Air Fryer Potstickers
All you need is 2 ingredients to cook frozen potstickers in the air fryer. Traditional Chinese dumplings with a variety of fillings are easy to find any any grocery freezer section.
First, you need your favorite frozen potstickers, such as Trader Joe's, Ling Ling from Costco, Whole Foods, or PF Changs. They are also sometimes called Japanese gyoza or Korean mandu.
Here are important notes for the ingredients:
- Frozen Potstickers - any filling such as pork, chicken, tofu, vegetarian, or seafood
- Avocado Oil Spray - this cooking oil is tolerant to high heat and best for air frying.
- Dipping sauce - optional for serving
See the recipe card for full list, quantities, & any substitutions/variations.
How to Air Fry Potstickers
Place the frozen potstickers into a single layer in your basket or tray for the air fryer. Try and space them apart for full heat circulation around all sides. Spray both sides with avocado spray.
Time & Temperature
Set the air fryer to 375°F and the timer for 10 minutes. Press start and let it preheat and cook. It takes about 15 minute total.
NOTE: If you want your potsticker to be less crispy, set the air fryer to 350° and cook for 10-12 minutes.
I do not need to flip them when cooking. If you wish to flip them over or shake the basket to rotate them, go ahead if needed halfway through cooking.
They will be brown and crispy on the edges with this amount of time. Use tongs to remove and plate them. The inside will be hot and the outside will be crispy and brown.
Serving & Storing
Once the potstickers are done air frying, serve immediately with dipping sauce. Plain soy sauce is fine but we like a gyoza dipping sauce that is tangy with the addition of vinegar - so good!
What to Serve with Potstickers : These air-fried potstickers are great for parties, Chinese New Year, dinner, and game day. I love serving with another favorite, Air Fryer Egg Rolls.
In winter I love these hot potstickers with a bowl of Tom Yum Noddle Soup or Ground Pork Stir Fry. Or enjoy in summer with an Asian-Inspired Coleslaw with Peanuts & Avocado.
FAQ
If cooking at 375° it takes about 15 minutes for it to preheat and cook for 10 minutes at the desired temperature. This is for crispy crunchy dough on the outside.
For this recipe the time is calculated by putting the potstickers in the air fryer and then turning it on. I do not preheat the air fryer, the time includes both.
The edges will be light brown and the filling inside will be hot. You can check with an internal thermometer that reaches 165°F.
This recipe uses less oil than traditional pan fried dumplings. It isn't much of a difference but is likely a lower fat version that may be healthier. Nutritional information will vary based on how much oil spray and which brand/filling is in the potstickers.
RECIPE NOTE: this recipe was originally published December 2021. It has been updated to include calorie and nutritional information, substitutions, additional photos, concise steps, and tips for republishing in 2025.
Air Fryer Frozen Potstickers
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen potstickers
- avocado oil spray
Instructions
- Add frozen potstickers to your air fryer basket or tray. Spray both sides with avocado spray. Depending on the size of your air fryer basket or tray, add only as many as will fit without overcrowding. Be sure to leave some space between the fries and that they are in a single layer.
- Once the frozen potstickers are in the air fryer, set to air fry. Set the air fry temperature at 375°. Next set the timer for 10 minutes. It will take a few minutes to preheat and then the 10 minutes will countdown.
- When they are done cooking, carefully remove them from the oven and plate. They will be HOT! Serve with your favorite dip. Enjoy.
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Caroline Parrott says
I will try this. Maybe another benefit is the house would stink less? It might be the cabbage inside but when my fam steams them it smells so trashy in here (despite them tasting delicious)!
Angela says
My family reacts to anything cruciferous cooked in the house too. Would love to hear if this helps and how you like it.
Kelsee says
Yep turned out perfect. If you do not like crispy potstickers this is not for you. We love em that way and do not like the steamed kind that are a bit soggy for our liking. This is how we do it.
Jessica Stroup says
Perfectly crispy and delicious! The air fryer was perfect for this recipe!
Claudia Lamascolo says
I never have enough recipe for air frying this was awesome ! Such an easy recipe and everyone enjoy this will make again!
Michele says
OMG! This is genius. I tried it and the potstickers came out perfectly. This is the only way that I will cook frozen potstickers from now on!
Angela says
Me too!
Andrea says
Wow, how easy is this and easy cleanup. I'm trying this right away.
Cara says
I love potstickers - and this is the perfect addition to my weeknight rotation for dinner. So easy, thank you!
Angela says
You are welcome.