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Easy Potstickers (Pan Fried Dumplings)

Pan fried dumplings or Potstickers are crispy wonton wrappers filled with seasoned ground chicken. Gyozas are golden brown around the edges and filled with a savory mixture.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Appetizers, Chicken
Servings: 10
Calories: 268kcal
Author: Marzia

Ingredients

Potstickers:

  • 1 ¼ pounds lean ground chicken or turkey or beef
  • 5-6 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoons ginger paste or grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 50-60 dumpling wrappers aka gyoza or potsticker wrappers
  • 2-3 tablespoons oil

Sauce:

  • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1-2 tablespoons chili crisp or chili crisp (sambal oelek works too)
  • 2-3 teaspoons black vinegar or rice vinegar

Instructions

  • FILLING: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, salt, sesame oil, sugar, and cornstarch until evenly mixed or distributed. The meat should be sticky and hold together well.
  • FILL: Pour cold water into a small bowl. Working on a clean, flat surface, lay a potsticker wrapper down. Place a ½-1 tablespoon of the prepared mixture in the center. Dip your fingertip in water and trace it along the edge of the gyoza wrapper. 
  • PLEAT: Fold the wrapper over the filling to make a half-moon shape. You want to pinch or make pleats with the wrapper between your fingers and seal the edges. Make sure to work out any air pockets before sealing. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
  • COOK: Heat a tablespoon of oil in a deep skillet or pan over medium high heat. Add as many potstickers in a single layer as possible, about ½-inch apart from each other and allow them to cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • STEAM: Pour ⅓ cup of water into the pan and quickly cover with a lid to prevent splatter. Lower the heat to medium and allow the potstickers to steam for 6-7 minutes or until you hear a loud frying or popping noise from the pan. Remove to a plate and serve with dipping sauce.

Sauce:

  • Combine the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl and serve with the prepared potstickers.

Notes

  • Potstickers can also be frozen. Place the pleated potstickers in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Transfer the frozen potstickers to a large zip-top bag and freeze for up to two months. No need to defrost, you can cook these directly from frozen state. Potstickers may require closer to 8-10 minutes of steaming time if cooked from frozen state.

Nutrition

Serving: 6 potstickers | Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
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