Description
Crispy air fryer gnocchi recipe elevates classic Italian potato dumplings with golden, crunchy edges. Parmesan cheese and herbs create a simple yet irresistible dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) gnocchi (shelf-stable, refrigerator, or frozen types like regular, cauliflower, or sweet potato)
- 1 to 2 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 to 3 tbsps freshly grated parmesan
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat air fryer to 390°F and lightly mist basket with olive oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Seasoning: Toss gnocchi in a large bowl with extra-virgin olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, ensuring thorough and even coating.
- Cooking Technique: Arrange seasoned gnocchi in a single layer within the air fryer basket, maximizing heat circulation for optimal crispiness.
- Timing and Rotation: Cook shelf-stable or refrigerated gnocchi for 11-14 minutes, shaking the basket every 4-5 minutes to guarantee uniform golden-brown exterior.
- Frozen Gnocchi Modification: Extend cooking time to 13-16 minutes, maintaining the same intermittent shaking method for consistent crispy texture.
- Finishing Touch: Immediately sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese and optional chopped parsley over the hot gnocchi.
- Serving Suggestion: Present the crispy gnocchi as a standalone appetizer with complementary dipping sauces or incorporate into a more elaborate dish.
Notes
- Prevent Sticking: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil to ensure gnocchi doesn’t stick and achieves perfect golden-brown edges.
- Season Thoroughly: Massage the gnocchi with oil and spices to guarantee even flavor distribution, creating a deliciously seasoned exterior.
- Master Crispy Technique: Shake the basket every 4-5 minutes to promote uniform browning and prevent uneven cooking or burning.
- Fresh vs. Frozen Timing: Adjust cooking time based on gnocchi type – 11-14 minutes for shelf-stable, 13-16 minutes for frozen, ensuring optimal crispiness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg