Description
Learn how to make the crispiest air fryer gnocchi with this easy recipe. These golden brown, crispy-on-the-outside, pillowy-soft-on-the-inside potato dumplings are a delightful snack or side dish. Tossed in flavorful seasonings and air-fried to perfection, they are a must-try for any potato lover.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb shelf-stable potato gnocchi
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Seasonings:
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Grated Parmesan
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Toss Gnocchi: In a large bowl, toss the gnocchi with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Air Fry: Place the seasoned gnocchi in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 10–12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Serve hot, sprinkled with grated Parmesan and chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- No need to boil the gnocchi first—use them straight from the package.
- For extra flavor, toss with a little pesto, marinara, or melted butter after cooking.
- Best served fresh and crispy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 batch
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
