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.
Servings: 6
Calories: 329kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Perogies
- 1 ½ - 2 lbs fresh or frozen pierogi (1 bag or box)
- 3 tablespoon vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon chipotle chili pepper powder
Cajun Dip
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 772mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1145IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg