Learn how to make these easy Duck Potstickers (Duck Gyoza) for one of the best appetizers with wonton wrappers to feed family and friends in just 30 minutes.
There’s something incredibly satisfying about making homemade gyoza. The crispy bottoms, the juicy filling, and that perfect bite-sized shape make them a family favorite. If you’ve ever ordered potstickers at a restaurant and thought, I wish I could make these at home, you’re in luck. This duck gyoza recipe is not only one of the easiest appetizers with wonton wrappers, but it's also packed with rich flavors thanks to ground duck, goose, or venison.
Why You'll Love This Duck Gyoza Recipe
Gyoza are a great way to use wild game in a fun and delicious way. They’re perfect for meal prepping, kid-friendly, and they freeze beautifully for later. Plus, making these dumplings from scratch is easier than you think. If you’ve got 30 minutes, you’ve got time to make these duck potstickers!
Tips For Making Perfect Duck Potstickers
If this is your first time making homemade potstickers, here are a few pro tips to ensure success:
- Steam to perfection. Adding water and covering the pan creates the ideal balance of crispy and juicy.
- Don’t overfill. Too much filling can make it hard to seal the wrappers properly.
- Seal them well. Brushing the edges with beaten egg helps create a tight seal so they don’t open while cooking.
- Use a hot pan. A properly heated pan ensures the signature crispy bottom without sticking.
How to Make Gyoza
1. Make the Filling
In a large bowl, combine the ground duck, goose, or venison with the chopped celery, carrots, green onions, and garlic. Add the ginger, black pepper, sugar, soy sauce, and 2 Tablespoons of sesame oil. Mix everything well to evenly distribute the seasonings.
2. Prepare the Dipping Sauce
In a small bowl, stir together all the dipping sauce ingredients. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
3. Assemble the Duck Gyoza
Lay the wonton wrappers on a clean work surface. Place 2 teaspoons of the duck meat filling in the center of each wrapper. Brush the edges lightly with the beaten egg. Fold each wrapper in half, pressing the edges together firmly with a fork to seal. Set them on a paper towel-lined tray. Avoid stacking them to prevent sticking.
4. Cook the Gyoza
Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange 12 gyoza in a single layer, flat side down. Cook until the bottom turns light golden brown.
Pour ⅓ cup of water into the pan and cover with a lid. Steam for about 3 minutes, until the water evaporates and the bottoms become crispy. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining duck gyoza.
5. Serve and Enjoy
Serve the duck potstickers immediately with the dipping sauce. These potstickers are best enjoyed fresh but can also be frozen for quick meals later. I like to make a big batch of these appetizers with wonton wrappers when cooking for a crowd.
Making Potstickers Ahead Of Time
One of the best things about this duck potstickers recipe is that you can freeze them before cooking. Just arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet, freeze until solid, then transfer them to a bag for easy storage. When ready to cook, simply follow the same instructions, adding an extra minute or two to the cooking time.
Appetizers with Wonton Wrappers
Because I like to keep things simple, creating appetizers with wonton wrappers is a great way to go. This duck wonton potstickers recipe brings the best of homemade potstickers to your kitchen. It’s simple, flavorful, and perfect for busy parents looking to put a fun meal on the table. Whether you’re using duck, goose, or venison, these dumplings will quickly become a family favorite like it is in our house.
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Duck Potstickers (Gyoza Recipe)
Ingredients
Potstickers
- 24 store-bought wonton wrappers
- ¼ pound ground duck meat or venison
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons sesame oil (2 for the filling and 2 for frying)
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 3 baby carrots, finely chopped
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 egg, beaten
Dipping Sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- In large bowl, combine ground duck meat with diced celery, carrots, onions, garlic, 1 teaspoon each ground ginger, black pepper, sugar, 2 tablespoons each soy sauce & sesame oil. Mix well.
- In separate small bowl, combine dipping sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Place wonton wrappers on work surface, and place 2 teaspoons of duck meat filling in center of each. Brush a little egg mixture around all edges, fold in half to corners, press to seal with fork and set aside on paper towel until ready to cook. *Do not lay potstickers on top of each other before cooking to prevent them from sticking together and tearing.
- To cook, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet (that has a lid) over medium high heat and place 12 of the duck gyoza in a single layer in the pan. Cook until the underside is light golden, then pour ⅓ cup of water around the gyoza and place the lid on.
- Cook until the water has completely evaporated and the bottom of the gyoza is golden brown and not wet and soggy, about 3 minutes. Transfer the cooked gyoza to a plate.
- Repeat the process with the other 12 duck gyoza.
- Serve immediately with dipping sauce.
