Air Fryer Pierogies

What are Pierogies?

Pierogi are a small little pillow European dumpling, that can be filled with either sweet or savory filling, and then cooked. When I first found these yummy dumplings in the frozen food section of my local supermarket, I was so excited to try these in the air fryer. The pierogies I found were just potatoes and cheese, but that was more than enough flavor. They do sell them frozen, and stuffed with other ingredients, like beef, cheddar, sauerkraut, and onion, to name a few. I use Kasia’s brand, and they crisp so beautifully in the air fryer.

What you need to make air fryer pierogies

To make these, you will need an air fryer. I made these frozen pierogies in my Cosori Air Fryer - 5.8 quart. Cooking them from frozen only takes 12 minutes, and slightly thawed, cooking time is about 10 minutes. Although you can make this recipe from scratch, I used frozen already made pierogies to keep this a quick snack or simple meal. Besides the pierogies, you will need an air fryer, and about one tablespoon of olive oil. Other optional ingredients needed depend on what you want to serve with your pierogies. I like mine just as they are and serve them with sour cream for dipping. For a more traditional Polish topping, you can use caramelized onions, mushrooms, sausage, cabbage, or even vegetables.

How to make Air Fryer Pierogies

To cook these frozen pierogies in the air fryer, begin with evenly laying them out in the basket of air fryer. Try to keep them from overlapping or stacking so they can cook more evenly while they are air frying. Cook in additional batches if necessary. Click Here to Get the Top Ten Air Fryer Questions Answered You can use cooking oil spray, brush olive oil, or toss to coat, covering both sides of each piece. This will make crispier pierogies and will keep them form sticking to the basket. Once they are lightly coated with olive oil, cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes until they have a golden, crispy texture. Turn them over halfway through cooking. CLICK HERE to grab the BEGINNERS BOOK of recipes for the Air Fryer!! Serve while warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Can I make Frozen Pierogies without oil?

Most air fryer baskets are non-stick, so if you really don’t want to use oil, you can go without. I found the oil helps them to have a crispy texture.

My air fryer didn’t cook them the same. What did I do wrong?

Not all air fryers are the same. Wattages can be different, so the first time you try this recipe, do a cooking time trial. Start with 7-10 minutes, and then an additional 2-4 minutes until they are golden and have a crisp texture.