Air Fryer Gnocchi

Air Fryer Gnocchi are crispy and golden on the outside, soft and pillowy on the inside. Make this easy recipe as a main dish, side dish or appetizer and watch them disappear!

Course Appetizer, main dish, Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 165kcal

Author Colleen Milne

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound gnocchi gluten-free, shelf-stable, frozen, or fresh
2 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, stirring well.
Add the seasoned gnocchi to the air fryer basket.
Cook at 400°f for 12-15 minutes, shaking or flipping halfway through.
Serve immediately, with your favorite dip.

Notes

Frozen gnocchi. If you are using frozen gnocchi, there's no need to thaw it. Just add a couple of minutes to the cooking time.
Pre-heating. Some air fryer models require pre-heating, but many don't need it. My Ninja Foodi doesn't, so that step isn't included in the recipe card instructions. If your air fryer needs pre-heating, be sure to do that before adding the gnocchi.
Don't over crowd. There can be some overlap, but for optimal crispness, don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. You may need to cook in batches, depending on the size of your air fryer.
Shake or flip. Shake the basket, or flip the gnocchi at least halfway through cooking so that it cooks and crisps evenly.
Don't overcook. Air fryers vary, to the cooking time is a guideline. Always check during the last minutes of cooking to ensure the gnocchi don't become overcooked and chewy.
Oven Roasting. You can use the oven to make crispy gnocchi instead of an air fryer. Put the seasoned gnocchi on baking sheet and bake at 425° for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through.
Serve right away. Air fryer gnocchi is best enjoyed right away. If it sits too long it will lose the crisp texture.
Storage. Store leftover gnocchi in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. Reheat in the air fryer at 400 degrees for 2-3 minutes.

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