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Crispiest Air Fryer Gnocchi Recipe

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This recipe for Crispiest Air Fryer Gnocchi delivers perfectly golden, crunchy gnocchi using a quick and easy air frying method. Whether using shelf-stable, refrigerated, or frozen gnocchi, the result is irresistibly crispy bites coated with garlic, parmesan, and seasoning. Serve as a delicious appetizer, side dish, or salad topping.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb gnocchi (shelf-stable, refrigerated, or frozen; regular, cauliflower, or sweet potato)
  • 1 – 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 – 3 tbsp freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) and lightly grease its basket with olive oil spray to prevent sticking and promote crisping.
  2. Season the Gnocchi: In a large mixing bowl, toss the gnocchi with the olive oil, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and freshly grated parmesan cheese until evenly coated. If using frozen gnocchi, do not thaw it before air frying.
  3. Arrange in Basket: Place the seasoned gnocchi in a single layer in the preheated air fryer basket, making sure pieces are not overlapping for optimal crispness.
  4. Air Fry Shelf-Stable or Refrigerated Gnocchi: Cook at 390°F for 11 to 14 minutes, shaking the basket every 4 to 5 minutes to allow even browning on all sides. The gnocchi are done when golden and crispy on the outside but not burnt.
  5. Air Fry Frozen Gnocchi: Cook at 390°F for 13 to 16 minutes, shaking the basket every 4 to 5 minutes to ensure uniform crisping. Frozen gnocchi take slightly longer but should achieve the same golden, crispy texture.
  6. Serve & Enjoy: Remove the gnocchi from the air fryer and serve immediately. Garnish with extra parmesan and fresh parsley if desired. They make a perfect side, appetizer with dipping sauces like marinara or pesto, or a crunchy salad topping.

Notes

  • Do not overcrowd or overlap gnocchi in the air fryer basket to ensure crispiness.
  • Shaking the basket during cooking helps achieve even browning on all sides.
  • You can use any variety of gnocchi: regular, cauliflower, or sweet potato.
  • Serve immediately for best texture as gnocchi will lose crispness when cooled.
  • Leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer for a few minutes to restore crispiness.
  • Adjust olive oil amount based on gnocchi type and personal preference for crispness.

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