Air Fryer Crispy Gnocchi
Store-bought potato gnocchi tossed in olive oil and Italian herbs, air-fried until pillowy on the inside and gloriously crunchy on the outside — no boiling required.
Ingredients
- 16 oz shelf-stable or fresh potato gnocchi, uncooked
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
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1
Do not boil or pre-cook the 16 oz shelf-stable or fresh potato gnocchi. If using refrigerated gnocchi, separate any pieces that are stuck together.
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2
In a large bowl, toss the gnocchi with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until well coated.
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3
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
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4
Spread the gnocchi in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for 15-18 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes, until deeply golden and crisp on the outside.
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5
Transfer to a serving bowl, immediately toss with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and garnish with 2 tbsp torn fresh basil leaves. Serve with 1/2 cup marinara sauce (for dipping) for dipping.