Steaming (for frozen soup dumplings or potstickers/dumplings)

• In a pot or wok that just fits under your steamer basket/trays (these bamboo steamers are our favorite) , bring a couple inches of water to a boil.
  
• Line your steamer with perforated parchment paper or silicone liner.
  
• Place the frozen dumplings or potstickers on the lined steamer and place over the pot/wok of boiling water and cover with a lid.
  

Steaming Soup Dumplings Timing

• Steam over the boiling water for 5-7 minutes for smaller soup dumplings and about 10 minutes for larger ones.
  

Steaming Potstickers/Dumplings Timing

• Steam over the boiling water for 8 minutes for smaller potstickers/dumplings and about 10 minutes for larger ones.
  

Microwave (for frozen soup dumplings or potstickers/dumplings)

Microwaving Soup Dumplings

• Microwave frozen soup dumplings on High for about 5 minutes or whatever your package instructions suggest.
  

Air Frying Potstickers/Dumplings

• Place the frozen dumplings/potstickers in the air fryer basket/tray and spread out into a single layer (cook in batches if needed).
  
• Spray with oil to completely coat the dumplings. Dry wrapper areas will cook hard, not crispy.
  
• Air Fry at 380°F/193°C for 6 minutes. Check and turn the dumplings/potstickers.
  
• Continue to Air Fry at 380°F/193°C for another 2-6 minutes if needed until they are crispy on the outside OR until they are cooked to your liking.
  

Boil (for frozen potstickers/dumplings only) (we don’t recommend boiling frozen soup dumplings - they have a thinner wrapper and it will often break when boiled).

• Bring a large pot of water (filled about 2/3rds full) to a rolling boil (covering it will help speed up the heating of the water).
  
• Place the frozen potstickers/dumplings in the boiling water. Don’t overcrowd the pot, make sure the potstickers/dumplings have some room to move around. Boil until the potstickers/dumplings float to the top and then continue to boil for another 2-3 minutes.
  
• Take them out of the water with a strainer, drain, and serve.
  

Pan Searing (for frozen potstickers/dumplings only) (we don’t recommend pan searing frozen soup dumplings - they have a thinner wrapper and it will often break when pan seared).

• Heat 2 Tablespoons (30ml) of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  
• Add the frozen potstickers/dumplings in a single layer. Cover and cook for about 1 minute or until the bottom edge is golden.
  
• Increase heat to medium-high. Add enough water to be about 1/2-inch high or about 1/3rd the way up the dumplings. Cover the pan with a lid and steam until the potstickers/dumplings are cooked through, usually about 5-10 minutes depending on their size.
  
• Remove the lid and shake the pan a bit to loosen the potstickers/dumplings. Continue to cook until all the water has evaporated and the potstickers/dumplings have crisped up again.