Keto Crispy Air Fryer Potsticker Salad
A vibrant fusion salad featuring crispy air-fried gluten-free potstickers over fresh romaine, cabbage, and vegetables, all tossed in a creamy almond butter dressing with coconut aminos and ginger. Perfect for lunch or light dinner when you want something satisfying yet fresh. The contrast of warm, crispy dumplings with cool, crunchy vegetables creates an irresistible texture combination, while the Asian-inspired dressing ties everything together with sweet and savory notes.
Ingredients
- 10 oz gluten-free potstickers, frozen
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ small green cabbage, shredded
- 1 medium carrot, shredded
- 1 cucumber, sliced into half moons
- ⅓ cup pickled onions
- 2 tbsp green onion, chopped
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp ginger pastefresh ginger1 thumb gratedgluten-free
use 1 thumb fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tsp almond butter
- 1 tsp coconut sugar
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Line air fryer with parchment and arrange frozen potstickers in single layer
- 2
Spray potstickers lightly with avocado oil
- 3
Air fry at 400 F for 12 minutes, shaking halfway through
- 4
Check doneness and add 3-4 minutes if needed for extra crispness
- 5
Set cooked potstickers aside
- 6
Combine lettuce, cabbage, carrots, pickled onions, and green onion in large bowl
- 7
Top salad with crispy potstickers
- 8
Whisk together coconut aminos, olive oil, rice vinegar, ginger paste, almond butter, coconut sugar, and garlic powder until smooth
- 9
Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat
- 10
Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately
Tips
Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking to ensure even browning and prevent sticking of the potstickers.
Make sure to break up the almond butter completely when whisking the dressing to avoid lumps in the final salad.
Serve immediately after dressing to maintain the contrast between crispy potstickers and fresh vegetables.
Good to Know
Refrigerate assembled salad for up to 2 days, though potstickers may lose crispness.
Prep vegetables and make dressing up to 1 day ahead. Cook potstickers just before serving.
Serve immediately after tossing with dressing while potstickers are still warm and crispy.
Common Mistakes
Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket to avoid uneven cooking.
Whisk dressing thoroughly to avoid lumpy almond butter pieces.
Add dressing just before serving to prevent wilting.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
Gluten-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I use regular potstickers instead of gluten-free?
Yes, regular frozen potstickers work perfectly with the same cooking time and temperature. The recipe will no longer be gluten-free.
What if I don't have an air fryer?
Pan-fry the potstickers in a skillet with a little oil over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes, turning once until crispy and golden.
How long will leftover salad keep?
The dressed salad keeps 1-2 days refrigerated, but the potstickers will lose their crispness. Store components separately for best results.