Air Fryer Crispy Gnocchi

Name: Air Fryer Crispy Gnocchi
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 26 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
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)

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.

26 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

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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

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.
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.
3

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
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.
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.

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Questions

How long does Air Fryer Crispy Gnocchi take?

As written, 26 minutes: 8 of prep and 18 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (18 minutes): "Cook at 400°F for 15-18 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes, until deeply golden and crisp on the outside."

What temperature does Air Fryer Crispy Gnocchi cook at?

For Air Fryer Crispy Gnocchi, the air fryer is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 3. The longest stretch at that heat is 18 minutes, in step 4. Air fryers run hot or cool by model, so check two minutes early the first time.

How do I know when Air Fryer Crispy Gnocchi is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until deeply golden and crisp on the outside.

Is there a substitute for Italian seasoning in Air Fryer Crispy Gnocchi?

The entry for Air Fryer Crispy Gnocchi calls for 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning. In its place: Equal parts dried oregano, basil and thyme, with a little rosemary.

Is Air Fryer Crispy Gnocchi vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan side collection.

Can I freeze Air Fryer Crispy Gnocchi?

It is not a good candidate. Refrigerate what is left of Air Fryer Crispy Gnocchi within two hours and eat it within three days. Re-crisp leftovers in the air fryer at 350 F for three to four minutes; the microwave softens the coating. Potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so keep this one in the refrigerator.

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