Air Fryer Pierogies Recipe

Transform your favorite frozen pierogies into crispy, golden delights with this incredibly simple air fryer method! These Air Fryer Pierogies deliver restaurant-quality results in just minutes – perfectly crisp on the outside while maintaining that soft, pillowy filling inside. It’s the fastest way to elevate store-bought pierogies into something truly special without the mess of deep frying.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Frozen Pierogies: The star of the show! Any flavor works beautifully – potato and cheese, sauerkraut, mushroom, or even sweet varieties. No need to thaw them first.
• Olive Oil: Just a tablespoon creates that beautiful golden exterior. It helps crisp the dough and prevents sticking to the air fryer basket.
• Toppings: This is where you can get creative! Sour cream adds coolness, caramelized onions bring sweetness, and sautéed mushrooms add umami depth.
• Dipping Sauces: Consider offering options like garlic butter, marinara, or even a spicy sriracha mayo for serving.

Variations

Savory Options

• Loaded Pierogies: Top with crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, and green onions for a loaded potato-style treat
• Buffalo Style: Toss hot pierogies in buffalo sauce and serve with blue cheese dressing
• Italian Twist: Sprinkle with Italian herbs and parmesan before air frying, then serve with marinara

Sweet Treats

• Dessert Pierogies: Use fruit-filled pierogies and dust with cinnamon sugar after air frying
• À la Mode: Top sweet pierogies with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle with caramel sauce

How to Make Air Fryer Pierogies

Step 1: Arrange in Air Fryer

Lay your frozen pierogies in a single layer in your air fryer basket, making sure they don’t overlap. Working in batches ensures each pierogi gets perfectly crispy on all sides.

Step 2: Oil Coating

Lightly coat the pierogies with olive oil using your preferred method – a brush for precision, a gentle toss to coat, or a quick spray of cooking oil. The key is ensuring both sides have a thin, even coating.

Step 3: Air Fry to Perfection

Cook at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through. Look for that golden brown color and crispy texture as your indicator of doneness. The exterior should be audibly crisp when tapped with tongs.

Step 4: Serve Immediately

Transfer to serving plates while still hot and add your favorite toppings or serve dipping sauces alongside.

How to Serve

Main Course Serving

Plate 4-5 pierogies per person alongside a simple side salad dressed with vinaigrette. The crisp, fresh greens beautifully balance the hearty pierogies.

Family Style

Arrange all the pierogies on a large platter and surround with small bowls of different toppings and sauces, allowing everyone to customize their own.

Party Presentation

For appetizers, serve individual pierogies with toothpicks and provide a variety of dipping sauces in small bowls. They make perfect finger food!

Make Ahead and Storage

Storing Leftovers

Place cooled pierogies in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. They’ll lose some crispiness but will still taste delicious.

Freezing

While you can refreeze air-fried pierogies, the texture suffers significantly. I recommend cooking only what you plan to eat.

Reheating

For the best texture when reheating, pop them back in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes. This restores much of the original crispiness without drying out the filling.

FAQs

Final Thoughts

These Air Fryer Pierogies might just become your new weeknight hero! With minimal effort and impressive results, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe whenever you need a quick, satisfying meal. The beautiful contrast between the crispy exterior and soft, flavorful filling creates a truly craveable dish that the whole family will enjoy. Whether served simply with sour cream or dressed up with all your favorite toppings, these crispy pierogies deliver comfort food perfection in minutes!

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