Imagine transforming ordinary frozen pierogies into a restaurant-quality dish with minimal effort and maximum flavor! These air-fried pierogies are about to revolutionize your quick meal game, delivering perfectly crispy edges and a tender, delicious center that will make your taste buds dance. Whether you're a busy professional, a hungry student, or just craving a delightful Eastern European comfort food, this recipe is your ultimate culinary shortcut to a mouthwatering meal in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: Eastern European
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 package frozen pierogies
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Sour cream, for serving
- Chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Remove the frozen pierogies from their packaging and let them sit at room temperature for 2-3 minutes to slightly reduce surface frost.
- Lightly brush each pierogi with olive oil, ensuring even coverage on both sides. This will help create a crispy exterior and prevent sticking.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). This temperature ensures even cooking and crisp edges.
- Arrange the pierogies in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not overlapping. You may need to cook in batches depending on your air fryer's size.
- Cook the pierogies for 10-12 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking to ensure uniform browning and crispiness.
- Check the pierogies at the 10-minute mark. They should be golden brown and heated through with a crisp exterior.
- Carefully remove the pierogies from the air fryer using tongs. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Plate the pierogies and garnish with fresh chopped chives. Serve immediately with a side of sour cream for dipping.
Tips
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket - cook in batches if necessary to ensure each pierogi gets crispy and evenly heated.
- Let pierogies sit at room temperature briefly before cooking to reduce excess frost and promote better browning.
- Brush pierogies lightly with olive oil to enhance crispiness and prevent sticking.
- Flip pierogies halfway through cooking to ensure uniform golden-brown color.
- Use tongs for safe and precise handling when removing pierogies from the air fryer.
- Experiment with different seasonings like garlic powder or paprika for extra flavor.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
