This Air Fryer Gnocchi recipe is so easy and delicious, with just 5 ingredients and ready in only 15 minutes. The gnocchi come out crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making them great for eating plain or dipped in a sauce like marinara sauce or pesto.
Love air fryer sides? Also, try my Air Fryer Baby Potatoes, Air Fryer Broccolini, and Parmesan Garlic Air Fryer Summer Squash.
Air Fryer Gnocchi recipe
This Crispy Air Fryer Gnocchi recipe is unique and delicious. The shelf-stable, pantry-friendly gnocchi or frozen gnocchi are tossed in olive oil and a lovely blend of Italian Spices. After air frying them for less than 15 minutes, the outsides come out crispy and the insides are pillowy and tender. The result is a downright addictive dish that everyone will be asking for more of. No mushy gnocchi here! This comes out just right every time.
This versatile Air Fry Gnocchi dish can be served as a main dish, side dish, or great appetizer. It can be used with any type of gnocchi, too. Plain or with a dipping sauce like my homemade marinara sauce, homemade pesto, or Alfredo sauce. You can even toss it in the sauce. It's perfect for a family-friendly dinner, game day spread, or even a holiday appetizer or snack. You can even use them as croutons on your favorite salad. I love serving this as a Thanksgiving appetizer or on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day!
If you love Gnocchi, you can also try my Creamy Gnocchi Pasta or Sheet Pan Gnocchi and Rainbow Veggies.
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Why You'll Love this Air Fryer Gnocchi recipe...
- This simple Air Fryer Gnocchi is pantry-friendly and really easy to make.
- The gnocchi aren't mushy, and come out with this incredible, addictive texture and flavor.
- It's only 5 ingredients!
- It's a versatile dish that can work as a main dish, appetizer, or side dish.
- It's a flexible recipe, and I've included variations to make them with different flavors and spice blends below.
Ingredients:
Here's an overview of what you'll need to make this Air Fryer Gnocchi recipe, but keep scrolling for the full recipe amounts.
- Gnocchi: Use your favorite store-bought gnocchi for this recipe. You can buy either the shelf-stable or refrigerated types. I like to keep some shelf-stable gnocchi in my pantry with my pasta for easy dinners like this one. They also make some that are sold in the frozen section, including Trader Joe's cauliflower gnocchi or sweet potato gnocchi; you'll just need to cook them longer. I've included those instructions below. You do not want to thaw the gnocchi. You can also use homemade gnocchi.
- Olive Oil: The olive oil allows the gnocchi to turn crispy. I normally don't use this much olive oil in a recipe, but it really is needed to get that crispy shell.
- Italian Seasoning: I like to use my own Homemade Italian Seasoning Mix or a favorite store-bought version. You can also use a blend of basil, oregano, rosemary, and thyme. You can easily change the seasonings to get different flavors. I've included those ideas below.
- Garlic Salt: Garlic Salt is the perfect way to get a garlic flavor into the gnocchi. Using fresh garlic would just burn in the air fryer, so I like the garlic powder. You can also use garlic powder if you prefer. You could also add some onion powder.
- Parmesan Cheese: Grated Parmesan cheese adds a huge flavor punch and browns up nicely in the air fryer.
- Salt & Black Pepper:
Instructions:
This is an overview of the instructions to make this Air Fryer Gnocchi recipe, but the full detailed, printable recipe is below in the recipe card.
Step One: Prepare the Gnocchi
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the gnocchi with the olive oil, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
Step Two: Air Fry the Gnocchi
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees. Spray the basket with cooking spray. I don't always bother with pre-heating the air fryer, but you'll need to for this recipe because it helps the gnocchi turn out extra crispy.
- Put the coated gnocchi in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 11-14 minutes. Toss the basket once during cooking, about every 4-6 minutes. They will be done when they are browned and crispy. If you are using frozen gnocchi, you will need to cook it for 14-17 minutes.
- Serve with a cup of marinara as a dipping sauce.
Variations
I love this Air Fryer Gnocchi recipe as written, but here are some fun variations.
- Make it Vegan: Make this into a vegan Gnocchi by substituting nutritional yeast for parmesan. Most gnocchi brands are already vegan, but check the package.
- Make it Sweet: Toss it in cinnamon and sugar.
- Make it Gluten-Free: Substitute this gluten-free gnocchi for regular gnocchi.
- Make them in the Oven: Don't have an air fryer? Make this in the oven by cooking the gnocchi for 15-20 minutes.
- Use Different Seasonings: You can easily change the seasoning mix or spices to give the gnocchi a different flavor, depending on the meal you are trying to make. Here are some ideas from my collection of homemade spice blends.
Air Fryer Gnocchi FAQ
Storage & Leftovers
It's best enjoyed immediately because it will lose its crispiness if you store it. However, you can. Store any leftovers of the Air Fryer Gnocchi in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave or air fryer.
Freezing
I would not recommend freezing this recipe.
Can I fry Gnocchi without boiling?
Yes! Gnocchi has a very quick cooking time and can be fried, go in the air fryer, baked, or fried in a pan without boiling.
How does air frying change the texture of gnoochi?
Air frying elevates packaged gnocchi by giving it a crispy texture on the outside, while enhancing the pillowy and tender inside. It's a great way to cook gnocchi, and the texture of air fryer gnocchi is incredible.
How to make frozen gnocchi on an air fryer:
Cooking frozen gnocchi in the air fryer, including Trader Joe's Cauliflower Gnocchi, is the best way to cook it because it prevents it from getting soggy.
Follow all the same instructions to prepare the gnocchi in the recipe card. Cook at 400 for a few minutes longer than shelf-stable gnocchi, 14-17 minutes.
Air Fryer Gnocchi recipe
This Air Fryer Gnocchi recipe is so simple and delicious. I just love how versatile it is, and I can't wait to add it to our holiday appetizer spread. It will make you think of gnoochi in a whole different way. Give it a try and let me know what you think!
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Air Fryer Gnocchi
Ingredients
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
- salt and pepper , to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, toss the gnocchi with the olive oil, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Put the coated gnocchi in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 11-14 minutes. Toss the basket once during cooking. They will be done when they are browned and crispy.
- Serve with a cup of marinara as a dipping sauce.
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