Description
This Crispiest Air Fryer Gnocchi recipe transforms store-bought or frozen gnocchi into a delightfully crispy and flavorful dish with minimal effort. Seasoned with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and freshly grated parmesan, these golden bites are perfect as a side, appetizer, or salad topping, ready in just 15 minutes using the air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
Gnocchi
- 1 lb gnocchi (shelf-stable, refrigerated, or frozen; regular, cauliflower, or sweet potato)
Seasonings
- 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, pepper, and parmesan cheese. If using frozen gnocchi, do not thaw before tossing.
- Air Fry: Place the seasoned gnocchi in the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer, avoiding overlap to ensure even crisping. Air fry until golden and crispy, approximately 10-12 minutes depending on gnocchi type, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking.
- Serve: Garnish the crispy gnocchi with extra parmesan and chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately as a delicious side dish, appetizer, or topped on salads.
Notes
- Do not thaw frozen gnocchi before air frying as this may affect texture and crispiness.
- Feel free to adjust seasoning quantities to suit your taste preferences.
- Shaking the basket halfway through cooking ensures even crisping on all sides.
- Use a single layer in the basket to avoid steaming instead of crisping the gnocchi.
- Additional garnishes like fresh herbs or a drizzle of pesto can complement this dish.
