Name: Air Fryer Kielbasa and Pierogies
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 11 min
Total time: 14 min
Ingredients: 1 pound pierogies (frozen); 1/2 pound kielbasa; oil spray

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For a tasty combination dinner idea that takes very little effort, air fryer kielbasa and pierogies is a great option!

Made with just three ingredients and cooked entirely together in the air fryer, these cooked pierogies and crispy kielbasa pieces go well with a dollop of sour cream!

pierogies and cooked kielbasa on plate with sour cream all sitting on wooden board with grey cloth beside. — Air fryer kielbasa and pierogies – combo perfection!

Ingredients

frozen pierogies and kielbasa on plates on white counter with oil behind and labels on everything. — You only need a few ingredients.

To make these pierogies with kielbasa, here are the ingredients you’ll need. It’s pretty self-explanatory!

Pierogies – We use frozen pierogies but you could also use fresh pierogies. Just keep in mind that the cooking time will change.
Kielbasa – You’ll need approximately 1/2 pound of kielbasa.
Oil spray – We use avocado oil spray; to coat the pierogies before cooking. Alternatively toss in a little bit of oil if you don’t have a spray bottle.

Recipe Tips

Before you tackle this recipe, read through these tips so that you know what you have to do!

If you like your pierogies soft, we would not recommend this recipe since they do end up getting slightly crispy.
We use frozen pierogies for this recipe and cook them right from frozen. You could use thawed or fresh pierogies but they will be done cooking faster and the kielbasa might not be crispy enough.
Don’t overcrowd the air fryer. Otherwise, the pierogies might not cook evenly and the kielbasa might not get crispy.
The size of the pierogies can affect cooking time – our times are guidelines only and can vary.
No matter the type of size of pierogies you have, watch the air fryer towards the end because the pierogi filling might burst out.
We also have a recipe for just making kielbasa in the air fryer, if you’re interested! It’s really good.

We use this air fryer for our recipes and it has been great.

Step by Step Instructions

Here is how to make this recipe for kielbasa and pierogies. You can check out the recipe process photos if you want to see just how we made ours.

Otherwise, the recipe card is at the bottom of this post waiting for you!

pieces of kielbasa cut on wooden cutting board sitting on white counter top. — Cut the kielbasa into small pieces.

First, preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit.

Next, remove the skin of the kielbasa (if necessary). Cut the kielbasa into half or quarters lengthwise then cut it into small slices.

frozen pierogies and kielbasa pieces covered in oil in white bowl on counter. — Add the pierogies and kielbasa to a bowl.

Next, add the pieces of cut kielbasa and pierogies into a large enough mixing bowl. Spray everything with oil spray and toss until evenly coated.

raw pierogies and kielbasa in black air fryer tray on white counter top. — Add the pierogies and kielbasa to the air fryer.

When the air fryer is hot, add the oil-covered frozen pierogies and kielbasa pieces into the air fryer basket. Shake everything gently until it settles into an even layer.

Don’t overcrowd the air fryer, otherwise the pierogies might not cook evenly.

cooked kielbasa pieces and pierogies in black air fryer tray on counter. — Cook the pierogies and kielbasa.

Cook the pierogies and kielbasa at 360 degrees Fahrenheit for roughly 9-12 minutes total until the pierogies are fully heated and the kielbasa is slightly crispy.

Shake the air fryer basket every 3 minutes to help with even cooking. Spray the pierogies and kielbasa with more oil spray if desired.

The exact cooking time can vary depending on your air fryer and the size of pierogies. Keep an eye on the pierogies towards the end of cooking time since they sometimes spill open.

plate of cooked pierogies and kielbasa pieces with dish of sour cream beside. — Kielbasa and pierogies served with sour cream!

When everything is done, remove the kielbasa and pierogies from the air fryer and serve with sour cream. Enjoy!

Storage Tips

Any leftovers can be stored in a sealed container and placed in the fridge. They’ll last for about 2-3 days like this but we’d recommend eating them sooner rather than later.

You can reheat these cooked kielbasa and pierogies in the air fryer for a few minutes at 280 degrees Fahrenheit or even in a frying pan with some oil on the stove top. Both work fine.

What to Serve Pierogies and Kielbasa With

Nothing says “I’m eating kielbasa and pierogies” like a big scoop of sour cream. Of course, a little sauerkraut would also be nice for a hit of vinegar goodness!

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