Air fryer gnocchi get crispy on the outside and stay pillowy soft on the inside. They're so easy to make with shelf stable gnocchi and can be used in so many ways.
I love making crispy air fryer gnocchi. Honestly, while the boiled kind is okay, I much prefer crisping mine up in the air fryer. After air frying, it's easy to serve the crispy gnocchi with marinara sauce, tomato sauce, or just some freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Ingredients:
- Gnocchi - I use shelf-stable gnocchi for this recipe because it's so easy to keep packages in my pantry and then pull out whenever needed.
- Olive oil - tossing the gnocchi in olive oil before air frying helps to crisp up the outside of the gnocchi
- Dried oregano - I love using dried oregano with this gnocchi to give it a delicious flavor.
What is gnocchi?
Gnocchi is kinda like an Italian dumpling. It's typically made of potatoes, flour, semolina, and eggs.
Gnocchi can come in several different versions. You can get frozen gnocchi, shelf-stable, or even make homemade gnocchi! (I made homemade gnocchi ONCE and now I always opt to get it already made for me! Much easier).
You can even find gnocchi with different ingredients like sweet potato gnocchi or cauliflower gnocchi.
How to customize:
You can easily swap out the oregano with different spices to give the air fried gnocchi different flavors. Here's a few ideas that might work well:
- Harissa to give it a flavorful, slightly spicy kick
- Dried basil, parsley, and thyme for more herbal flavors
- Add garlic powder or onion powder for extra seasoning
- Add red pepper flakes or a bit of ground cayenne for spice
Recipe tips:
- All air fryers cook differently. Check frequently for doneness. However, do not overcook, as the gnocchi will become tough. You want them to be light and pillowy inside while crispy on the outside.
- You will need to shake the basket several times during cooking so that the gnocchi gets cooked properly.
- If using frozen gnocchi, you may want to thaw it in the microwave before air frying for the best results.
How to make air fryer gnocchi:
Making gnocchi in the air fryer is so easy! First, add the gnocchi to a large bowl. Add the olive oil and spices and toss until combined.
Add the gnocchi to the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400 degrees F for 11-13 minutes, shaking the basket several times while cooking.
Plate and serve the air fryer gnocchi as desired!
How to serve:
The easy air fryer gnocchi is delicious served as shown, drizzled with a bit of olive oil and then topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
The gnocchi can also be served with marinara sauce, tomato sauce, or tossed in a brown butter sage sauce.
Other air fryer recipes to love:
Air Fryer Gnocchi
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 oz gnocchi shelf-stable
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Add the gnocchi to a large bowl. Add the olive oil and oregano to the bowl and toss to combine.
- Add the gnocchi to the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400 degrees F for 11-13 minutes, until outside of gnocchi is crispy and inside remains pillowy soft.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve as desired.
Notes
- All air fryers cook differently. Check frequently for doneness. However, do not overcook, as the gnocchi will become tough. You want them to be light and pillowy inside while crispy on the outside.
- You will need to shake the basket several times during cooking so that the gnocchi gets cooked properly.
- If using frozen gnocchi, you may want to thaw it in the microwave before air frying for the best results.
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