The Best Air Fryer Gnocchi Recipe
This air fryer gnocchi recipe makes the best, most pop-able little snack bites! The flavor is taken up a notch by a blend of bold seasonings, and then crisped up to serious perfection in the air fryer in just 15 minutes. Gnocchi is usually soft and squishy, but the air fryer adds a golden-brown crust on the outside that adds a depth of flavor and texture. One of the beautiful parts of this gnocchi recipe is that you can use homemade gnocchi, frozen gnocchi, shelf-stable gnocchi, or refrigerated gnocchi! You can also use any variation of gnocchi, including a sweet potato version if you prefer! Dip it into your favorite dipping sauces, or use them as delicious croutons to add to salads and soups.
Ingredients Needed
Gnocchi: You can use store-bought gnocchi or make your own! I used shelf-stable, store-bought gnocchi in this recipe. Olive Oil & Butter: A combination of olive oil and butter will help add flavor and make these perfectly crispy! Seasonings: Garlic powder, onions powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper will season up these little gnocchi bites to perfection. Tomato Sauce: I like to serve mine with a little side of jarred marinara sauce! These would also be yummy with ranch! Parmesan Cheese: If desired, sprinkle with a garnish of parmesan cheese before serving.
How to Make THis Recipe
Tips for Success
Cooking time may vary depending on what kind of gnocchi you are using! Frozen and homemade gnocchi will both take a little bit longer to warm through and get crispy. If you are using frozen gnocchi, there is not need to thaw it. Don’t skip the oil and butter! These air fryer gnocchi need to be coated in a cooking fat like olive oil and butter in order to get super crispy. If using homemade gnocchi, skip the step to boil it and go straight to air frying it! This will cook the gnocchi and crisp it up at the same time. Shake the basket occasionally! I recommend shaking the air fryer basket at least once during the cooking process to make sure that the gnocchi get crispy on all sides.
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