Description
This Crispiest Air Fryer Gnocchi recipe delivers perfectly golden and crunchy gnocchi in just minutes. Using an air fryer, the gnocchi gets a delightful crisp exterior while staying soft and pillowy inside. Ideal as a quick side dish, appetizer, or salad topping, this recipe uses simple seasoning with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and freshly grated parmesan to enhance the flavor. Whether you use shelf-stable, refrigerated, or frozen gnocchi, this method is quick, easy, and yields delicious results.
Ingredients
Scale
Gnocchi
- 1 lb gnocchi (shelf-stable, refrigerated, or frozen; regular, cauliflower, or sweet potato)
Seasoning
- 1 – 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 – 3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 390°F and lightly grease the basket with olive oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Gnocchi: In a large mixing bowl, toss the gnocchi with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and freshly grated parmesan. If using frozen gnocchi, no need to thaw before seasoning.
- Air Fry: Add the seasoned gnocchi to the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure the pieces are not overlapping for even crisping. Air fry until golden and crispy, approximately 12-15 minutes depending on the gnocchi type.
- Serve: Once crispy, transfer the gnocchi to a serving dish. Garnish with extra parmesan and fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately as a delicious side dish, appetizer, or salad topping.
Notes
- Do not thaw frozen gnocchi before air frying to achieve the best crisp texture.
- Feel free to adjust the garlic powder and seasoning quantities to taste.
- Use a single layer in the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley for added color and flavor.
- Cook times may vary slightly depending on the air fryer model and gnocchi type used.
