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.

Questions

Can I make Air Fryer Crispy Gnocchi dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Air Fryer Crispy Gnocchi gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 16 oz shelf-stable or fresh potato gnocchi, uncooked. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Air Fryer Crispy Gnocchi keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Re-crisp leftovers in the air fryer at 350 F for three to four minutes; the microwave softens the coating.

Can I halve or double Air Fryer Crispy Gnocchi?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, air-fry in batches; a crowded basket steams instead of crisping.

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