Emilie Meyer
Frozen potstickers can be cooked in an air fryer straight from the freezer, with no need to defrost them first. It's a simple, fuss-free way to cook them to a delicious golden crispiness. You can brush the potstickers with oil before putting them in the air fryer, but this isn't essential.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Can you cook frozen potstickers in an air fryer? | Yes |
| Do you need to defrost them first? | No |
| How long do you cook them for? | Less time than if they were thawed |
| Do different air fryers cook differently? | Yes |
| Do you need to add oil? | Yes, but only a small amount |
| What type of oil should you use? | Avocado oil, soybean oil, coconut oil, peanut oil, ghee or vegetable oil |
What You'll Learn
How to cook frozen potstickers in an air fryer
Yes, you can cook frozen potstickers in an air fryer. It's a simple, fuss-free way to cook them to a delicious golden crispiness. You can cook them straight from the freezer and they will turn out crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside.
To cook frozen potstickers in an air fryer, you can use a small amount of oil. Brush the potstickers with oil before putting them in the air fryer. Oils with a high smoke point are best for use in an air fryer. You can use avocado oil, soybean oil, coconut oil, peanut oil, or ghee. However, coconut oil, peanut oil, and ghee have some characteristic odors that might not taste best with the potstickers, so avocado oil or soybean oil are better options. You can also use cooking spray, but these have nasty chemicals. If you don't want to use oil, you can cook the potstickers without it.
Different brands of air fryers cook differently, so you may need to adjust the cooking time depending on your air fryer. Some cook hot and fast, while others cook slower. As you get to know your air fryer, you will know how to adjust the times for different foods.
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How long to cook frozen potstickers in an air fryer
Yes, you can cook frozen potstickers in an air fryer. It's a simple, fuss-free way to cook them to a delicious golden crispiness. You can brush the potstickers with oil before putting them in the air fryer, or you can use cooking spray. The oils with a high smoke point are best for use in an air fryer. Vegetable oil, avocado oil, soybean oil, coconut oil, peanut oil, or ghee are all good options, but coconut oil, peanut oil, and ghee have some characteristic odors that might not taste the best with the potstickers.
The cooking time will depend on your air fryer, as different brands cook differently. Some cook hot and fast, while others are slower. As you get to know your air fryer, you will know how to adjust the times for different foods. However, as a general guideline, it should take under 15 minutes to cook frozen potstickers in an air fryer.
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What oil to use when cooking frozen potstickers in an air fryer
Yes, you can cook frozen potstickers in an air fryer. To do so, brush the potstickers with oil before putting them in the air fryer. You can use anything from PAM to avocado oil or coconut oil. Other oils with a high smoke point that are suitable for use in an air fryer include vegetable oil, soybean oil, peanut oil, or ghee. However, coconut oil, peanut oil, and ghee have strong characteristic odours that might not taste the best with potstickers. You can also cook potstickers in an air fryer without using any oil.
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What other foods can be cooked in an air fryer
Yes, you can cook frozen potstickers in an air fryer. They can be made straight from the freezer and turn out crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. You can brush them with oil before putting them in the air fryer, but this is not necessary.
Air fryers are great for cooking frozen foods, and can be used to cook a wide variety of other foods, including:
- Fish
- Chicken wings, thighs, legs
- Brussels sprouts
- Green beans
- Potatoes
- Tofu
- Salmon
- Hot dogs
- Chips/French fries
- Sweet potatoes
- Vegetables
- Pizza
- Cauliflower
- Pork chops
- Steaks
- Desserts, such as brownies, lemon pie, carrot pie, berry crisp, vegan zucchini chocolate cake, apple pie 'baked' apples, or GF peanut butter chocolate chip cookies
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How to cook frozen potstickers without an air fryer
If you don't have an air fryer, there are a few other ways to cook frozen potstickers. You can steam them, or pan-fry them. You can also cook them in the oven.
To pan-fry potstickers, you'll need to use a small amount of oil. You can use vegetable oil, avocado oil, soybean oil, coconut oil, peanut oil, or ghee. Oils with a high smoke point are best for frying.
If you're cooking your potstickers in the oven, you can brush them with oil first, or use a cooking spray.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can cook frozen potstickers in an air fryer.
You can brush the potstickers with oil before putting them in the air fryer, or you can cook them without oil. You can also use cooking spray, but this may contain nasty chemicals.
Oils with a high smoke point are best for use in an air fryer. You can use avocado oil, soyabean oil, coconut oil, peanut oil, ghee or vegetable oil. However, coconut oil, peanut oil and ghee have characteristic odours that might not taste best with the potstickers.
Different brands of air fryers cook differently. Some cook hot and fast, and some cook slower. As you get to know your air fryer, you will know how to adjust times for different foods.
