Air Fryer Potstickers

Air Fryer Potstickers

Appetizers
10 min

These air fryer potstickers are filled with tender chicken, smokey bacon and tons of veg. They make for an amazing appetizer or main course!

Ingredients

  • 1 c.napa cabbage, finely chopped
  • kosher salt
  • 4 oz.sliced bacon, placed in freezer 10 minutes
  • 8 oz.ground chicken
  • 3scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1piece of ginger, minced
  • 1 clovegarlic, minced
  • 1 tsp.fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp.low-sodium soy sauce
  • ½ tsp.cornstarch
  • ½ tsp.white pepper
  • ¼ tsp.toasted sesame oil
  • granulated sugar
  • 25dumpling wrappers
  • vegetable oil, for brushing
  • sliced scallions and dipping sauce, for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    Place cabbage in a strainer, season with a good pinch of salt, and toss to combine. Let drain over a bowl about 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, chop bacon as fine as you can: Run your knife over bacon until it almost resembles ground meat, about 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, combine bacon and chicken. Knead with your hands until mixture turns into a smooth paste, 1 to 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Squeeze cabbage of any excess moisture. Add to chicken mixture, along with scallions, ginger, garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, cornstarch, white pepper, sesame oil, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix with your hands until thoroughly combined, then refrigerate until chilled, about 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Place about 2 teaspoons filling in center of a dumpling wrapper. Dip your finger in a bit of water, then run your finger around outside of wrapper. Close dumpling and press 2 sides together into a half moon. Pleat edges to seal, then arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. Cover with a slightly moist kitchen towel until ready to cook.

  6. 6

    Preheat an air fryer to 370°. Working in batches, brush dumplings with vegetable oil. Cook, turning halfway through, until exterior of dumpling is crispy and an instant-read thermometer inserted into center registers 170º, 10 to 12 minutes.

  7. 7

    Transfer dumplings to a platter. Garnish with scallions. Serve with desired dipping sauce alongside.

  8. 8

    Make Ahead: Dumplings can be made 2 months ahead. Cover with plastic and freeze, then transfer to a resealable bag and keep frozen. Place frozen dumplings directly into air fryer. Cook 5 minutes, then brush with oil and return to air fryer. Continue to cook, flipping halfway through, 10 to 12 more minutes.