Air Fried Pierogi with Cajun Dip
Extra crispy pierogi with a smokey tangy Cajun Dip! These are a great appetizer for a dinner party or main dish served with a salad.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ - 2 lbs fresh or frozen pierogi (1 bag or box)
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- ½ tbsp chipotle chili pepper powder
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- Pinch chipotle chili pepper powder (or to taste)
- Pinch chili powder (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and chipotle chili pepper powder. Pour in the oil and stir to combine. Set aside.
- In a large pot of boiling water, cook pierogi until they float. Approximately 5-10 minutes for frozen pierogi, or 2-5 minutes for fresh.
- Drain the cooked perogies and toss with the seasoned oil until evenly coated.
- Set air fryer to 400°F and cook perogies until golden brown. Approximately 10 minutes, flipping them half way through cooking.
- Cajun DipCombine all ingredients and stir until completely incorporated. Chill until ready to use.