Craving crispy, golden dumplings without the mess? These frozen dumplings made in an air fryer turn out perfectly cooked with delightfully crisp skins and steamy centers. No pan or deep fryer required. It’s the easiest, tastiest way to enjoy potstickers anytime!
Original post: May 2021 | Updated: March 2025
Why This Recipe Works
- There’s nothing better than a warm, delicious dumpling dipped in soy sauce.
- These air fryer dumplings emerge from the air fryer lightly golden brown with crispy skins, perfectly cooked through, steaming and ready to eat.
- This is the easiest way to enjoy dumplings without the need to pan fry or to find a deep fryer.
- This will quickly become your new favorite way to enjoy homemade potstickers!
Recipe Ingredients
Frozen dumplings – Ok folks, this is the only ingredient necessary, making this the easiest side or party food to prepare in the world. And you don’t even need to thaw them first! Any variety will work great. Pull straight from the freezer!
Feel free to start with any type of dumpling, such as vegetable potstickers, chicken potstickers or pork dumplings. Trader Joe’s frozen dumplings are my personal favorite, but feel free to use your favorite brand from the grocery store.
Lime juice – This is a totally optional ingredient, but a little lime juice squeezed over the top after cooking is scrumptious!
Sesame seeds – If you’re up for dressing them up a bit, sprinkle sesame seeds over the top to create absolutely perfect potstickers.
Soy sauce – Soy sauce (in my opinion) kinda needs to be involved after the dumplings have cooked for a total dumpling experience. Use as a dipping sauce!
How To Make Frozen Dumplings in an Air Fryer
Step 1
Place the frozen potstickers in a single layer in the air fryer basket or inner pot of a pressure air fryer. You can give them a quick spritz with avocado oil spray, olive oil or cooking spray first, if desired.
Cook at 375 degrees F for 5 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Step 2
When cooking time is up, use tongs or a spatula to remove dumplings from the air fryer.
Serve alongside soy sauce.
Recipe Notes
- For best results, add a couple tablespoons of oil (choose from olive oil, vegetable oil or sesame oil) before cooking. Use an oil sprayer to avoid using excess oil.
- Pop leftover dumplings in the fridge (stored in a ziploc bag) and reheat the next day in the microwave or in the air fryer for just a couple minutes.
- It is a good idea to have them lined up in a single layer so that none are overlapping while they cook.
- Serve as a side dish to go alongside other Chinese food or as a delicious appetizer at your next gathering. Or change things up on burger night and replace French fries with Chinese dumplings!
Favorite Dipping Sauce Options for Air Fryer Potstickers
Which tasty dipping sauce will you pick?
- Soy sauce (any variety)
- Ginger sauce
- Chili paste
- Sweet and sour sauce
- Hoisin sauce
- Soy ginger sauce
- Sweet chili sauce
- Sesame oil
Can Dumplings Be Frozen
Dumplings freeze very well. Place on a baking sheet and flash freeze for 30 minutes first to avoid them clumping and sticking together. After that, transfer them to a large freezer ziploc bag and freeze for up to 6 months for best results.
What To Serve With Potstickers
Potstickers are a delicious appetizer, side dish or snack. Which dishes or dipping sauces do you serve alongside this yummy Asian treat? Read on for 19 delicious ideas about what to serve with potstickers!
How Long Does Soy Sauce Last
How long does soy sauce last? If you have a bottle staring at you from inside your pantry or refrigerator and you don’t know whether to toss or use, you’ll want to read this post!
Homemade Chinese Dishes
- This easy Pad Thai recipe with shrimp and tofu is done in less than 30 minutes! Fresh and crunchy vegetables over noodles are mixed with delicious sauce!
- Enjoy Chinese takeout at home with this easy orange chicken recipe! No deep frying required. Great easy dinner option for busy nights.
- This is the best Mongolian Beef recipe you will find! It takes less than 30 minutes to make and tastes even better than your favorite Chinese takeout. Fragrant garlic, soy sauce and crispy flank steak creates a delicious, quick and easy dinner that rivals P.F. Chang’s!
- These healthy chicken lettuce wraps taste just like the famous PF Chang’s appetizer. This copycat recipe tastes better than the restaurant version with fewer calories and done in just 20 minutes!
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Frozen Dumplings Made in an Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 8 oz dumplings frozen, any variety
Instructions
- Place frozen potstickers in a single layer in the air fryer basket or inner pot of a pressure air fryer. Cook dumplings at 375 degrees F for 5 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- When cooking time is up, use tongs or a spatula to remove dumplings from the air fryer. Serve alongside soy sauce.
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