Description
Crispy Italian potato pillows emerge from air fryer magic, delivering golden-brown perfection with minimal effort. Mediterranean flavors dance across each delightful morsel, inviting you to savor these irresistible bites that promise restaurant-quality gnocchi right from your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 grams) gnocchi (shelf-stable, refrigerator, or frozen; regular, cauliflower, or sweet potato)
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 milliliters) extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 to 3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan
Instructions
- Prepare the air fryer by heating it to 390°F, lightly coating the basket with olive oil spray to prevent adhesion.
- Combine gnocchi in a spacious mixing vessel, drizzling with olive oil and thoroughly coating with garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and parmesan cheese, ensuring even distribution of seasonings.
- Carefully arrange seasoned gnocchi in a single layer within the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding to guarantee maximum crispiness.
- For shelf-stable or refrigerated varieties, position the gnocchi and cook at 390°F, intermittently agitating the basket every 4-5 minutes to promote uniform browning.
- If using frozen gnocchi, follow identical process but extend cooking duration to accommodate frozen state, typically requiring 13-16 minutes.
- Monitor gnocchi closely, looking for a golden-brown exterior and crispy texture as indicators of perfect doneness.
- Once achieved, promptly transfer gnocchi from air fryer to serving dish, ensuring immediate consumption while maintaining optimal temperature and crunchiness.
- Optional: Embellish with additional parmesan shavings and freshly chopped parsley to enhance visual appeal and flavor profile.
Notes
- Frozen or shelf-stable gnocchi work perfectly, giving you a quick, hassle-free meal with restaurant-quality texture.
- Shake the basket during cooking to ensure each gnocchi gets evenly golden and crisp, preventing any soggy spots that might dampen your culinary excitement.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (for shelf-stable/refrigerated)
- Category: Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg