Air fryer pierogies are one of the most famous traditional polish dishes, and it is a good choice for busy days. You can prepare pierogi in an air fryer in just two easy steps! These puffy, crispy dumplings can be quickly transported from the freezer to the serving dish, making them the ideal party snack. We all love potatoes, and there are several ways to cook them.
Air fry pierogies: what are they?
Pierogies are unleavened half-circle-shaped dumplings with a sweet or savory filling from Poland. Each bite is fluffy and crunchy thanks to their double cooking process after being boiled. Whipped potato and cheese is one of the most popular filling combos, but other options include meat, veggies, onions or sauerkraut, and even fruit for a sweet choice.
How to Air fry pierogies in 17 minutes
I will share with you today how to make pierogies air fryers in 15 minutes. You also get the whole potato flavor with crisp, fluffy dough. These potato and cheese pillows are so tasty for a quick snack, side dish, or dinner.
What do you need?
You will need an air fryer to prepare them. Frozen pierogies can be prepared in 12 minutes, and when partially thawed, they may be prepared in approximately 10 minutes.
- Pierogi: 14 ounces (frozen)
- olive oil: 1tabelspoon
- An Air Fryer ( 5.8QT Max Xl Cosori air fryer )
How to prepare frozen pierogies?
When using an air fryer for cooking these frozen pierogies, the first thing is to spread them out evenly in the basket. To ensure equal cooking, try to prevent them from stacking or overlapping. For big amounts of pierogies, air fry them in batches.
To give the pierogies more crunch and prevent them from adhering to the basket, coat each piece on both sides using cooking oil spray, tossing, or olive oil on a brush.
After lightly covering them with olive oil, air fry them at 400 degrees Fahrenheit until they are golden and crispy, for 10 to 12 minutes. During the second half of cooking, flip them over. Serve air fryer pierogies with your favorite dip.
Can you make air fryer pierogies from scratch?
Of course, you can. With straightforward ingredients, you can make delicious air fryer pierogies at home all you are:
Ingredient for the dough:
- Flour: 2 cups
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Large egg: 1
- Sour cream: ½ cup
- Butter: 4 tablespoon
Ingredient for filling:
- Mashed potatoes: 1 cup (227g)
- Cheddar cheese: 1 cup (113g) shredded
Instructions:
- Combine the flour and salt to make the dough. Mix the flour and egg. At this point, the dough will be rather clumpy. Add the sour cream and soft butter, and mix until the mixture forms a somewhat sticky, slightly rough ball. Without adding more flour, knead and fold the dough until it becomes less sticky but is still moderately moist. Place the dough in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes, and you can refrigerate them for up to 48 hours after thoroughly wrapping it in plastic wrap.
- Put the warm mashed potatoes and cheese in a bowl to make the filling. When the cheese has melted, and the filling is cool, stir and mash the ingredients together. With salt and pepper, taste the food and adjust the seasonings.
- Roll out half the dough to a thickness of 1/8 and cut the dough into circles with a circular cutter. Continue by using the second half of the dough. Save the remnants, chop them into little pieces, and add them to cooking soups. Each dough round should have 1 1/2 teaspoons of filling on it. Form a pocket around the filling by gently folding the dough over. Close the pierogi’s edges by pinching them; then, use a fork’s tines to seal them once again.
- Cook them for ten to twelve minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, or until they have a golden, crispy texture, after lightly brushing them with olive oil. After half an hour of cooking, flip them over. And your air fryer pierogies are ready to serve.
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How to prepare the best air fryer pierogies?
Here are some tips to make a fantastic air fryer pierogies dish:
- Keep frozen. Pierogies shouldn’t defrost before being air-fried. For the best texture, put them in right away from the freezer.
- Change the time as necessary. The amount of time it takes to cook frozen pierogies in an air fryer can vary since there are numerous air fryers. You might need to adjust the duration by 1-2 minutes.
- If you have a party and want to cook for a large group: Avoid packing the air fryer too tightly. Pierogies should be prepared in batches in the air fryer and served hot.
- There are variations among air fryers. When attempting this recipe for the first time, run a cooking time trial because wattages vary. Once they are golden and have a crisp texture, bake them for an initial 7–10 minutes and then another 2-4 minutes.
Do I need oil to make air fryer frozen pierogies?
If you genuinely don’t want to use oil, you can avoid it because most air fryer baskets are non-stick, and they have a crispier texture, in my experience, because of the oil. You can use coconut oil for a healthy air fryer pierogies meal.
Air fryer pierogies cook time |
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| Prep Time | Cook time | Total time |
| 5 minutes | 12 minutes | 17 minutes |
- Equipment:
- Air fryer
- Servings: 4
- Course: Main course, Side Dish
- Calories: 210 kcal
Nutrition facts: |
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| Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g |
| Fat: 3.5g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g |
| Sodium: 280mg | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 4mg |
Air fryer pierogies
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- Ingredient for the dough:
- Flour: 2 cups
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Large egg: 1
- Sour cream: ½ cup
- Butter: 4 tablespoon
- Ingredient for filling:
- Mashed potatoes: 1 cup (227g)
- Cheddar cheese: 1 cup (113g) shredded
Instructions
- Combine the flour and salt to make the dough. Mix the flour and egg. At this point, the dough will be rather clumpy. Add the sour cream and soft butter until the mixture forms a somewhat sticky, rough ball. Without adding more flour, knead and fold the dough until it becomes less sticky but is still moderately moist. Place the dough in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes, and you can refrigerate them for up to 48 hours after thoroughly wrapping it in plastic wrap.
- Put the warm mashed potatoes and cheese in a bowl to make the filling. When the cheese has melted, and the filling is cool, stir and mash the ingredients together. With salt and pepper, taste the food and adjust the seasonings.
- Roll out half the dough to a thickness of 1/8 and cut the dough into circles with a circular cutter. Continue by using the second half of the dough. Save the remnants, chop them into little pieces, and add them to cooking soups. Each dough round should have 1 1/2 teaspoons of filling on it. Form a pocket around the filling by gently folding the dough over. Close the pierogi's edges by pinching them; then, use a fork's tines to seal them once again.
- Cook them for ten to twelve minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, or until they have a golden, crispy texture, after lightly brushing them with olive oil. After half an hour of cooking, flip them over. And your air fryer pierogies are ready to serve.
