Description
This Crispiest Air Fryer Gnocchi recipe offers a quick and easy way to achieve perfectly golden and crispy gnocchi right from the package. Coated in garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and olive oil, these gnocchi are air fried to perfection, making a delicious snack, side dish, or salad topper with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Gnocchi
- 1 lb shelf-stable potato gnocchi
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For Serving (Optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes to ensure it’s hot and ready for cooking.
- Season the Gnocchi: In a large bowl, toss the potato gnocchi with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until they are evenly coated for consistent flavor.
- Arrange in Air Fryer Basket: Spread the gnocchi in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. If necessary, cook in batches to prevent overcrowding, which helps them crisp up evenly.
- Air Fry the Gnocchi: Cook the gnocchi for 10–12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time to promote even browning and crispiness.
- Serve: Remove the gnocchi once golden brown and crispy on the outside. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley for extra flavor.
Notes
- No boiling required—air fry gnocchi straight from the package for a quick preparation.
- For enhanced flavor, toss cooked gnocchi in pesto or marinara sauce before serving.
- This crispy gnocchi works great as a snack, a side dish, or as a crunchy salad topper.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
