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A close-up of a vibrant Dumpling Salad with pan-fried potstickers, shredded carrots, and cabbage in a white bowl.

Crispy Potsticker Power Salad

A vibrant and satisfying salad featuring crispy air-fried potstickers, fresh greens, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty sesame-ginger dressing. It’s a delightful deconstructed potsticker experience in a bowl.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Crispy Potstickers
  • 12 frozen pork or chicken potstickers about 12 oz
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil e.g., canola, vegetable
For the Salad Base
  • 6 cups mixed greens e.g., romaine, butter lettuce, spinach
  • 2 cups napa cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup shelled edamame thawed
  • 1/2 cup English cucumber julienned
  • 1/2 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
For the Sesame-Ginger Dressing
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp sriracha optional, for a kick
For the Garnish
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Small Whisk
  • Small Jar with Lid

Method
 

Prepare the Potstickers
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). In a medium bowl, toss the frozen potstickers with 1 tablespoon of neutral oil, ensuring they are lightly coated.
  2. Arrange the oiled potstickers in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Once cooked, let them cool slightly and then slice each potsticker in half or quarters, or leave whole if preferred.
Make the Dressing
  1. While the potstickers cook, combine all dressing ingredients (rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sriracha if using) in a small jar with a lid. Shake vigorously until well combined and emulsified. Alternatively, whisk together in a small bowl.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, napa cabbage, shredded carrots, shelled edamame, julienned cucumber, sliced red bell pepper, and chopped cilantro.
Dress and Serve
  1. Pour the prepared sesame-ginger dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to ensure all vegetables are evenly coated. Divide the dressed salad among four plates or bowls.
  2. Arrange the crispy potsticker halves on top of each salad portion. Garnish generously with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, use vegetable potstickers.
If you don't have an air fryer, you can pan-fry the potstickers according to package directions until crispy.
Dress the salad just before serving to prevent greens from becoming soggy. Leftover dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for extra heat.