4.8 from 69 votes
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 329 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Polish
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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
329kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
772mg
(32%)
Potassium
122mg
(3%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1145IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
77mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 329kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 772mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1145IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.