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air fryer gnocchi

Crispy Air Fryer Gnocchi

By using the air fryer, you can transform simple potato dumplings into golden, crunchy bites that are soft on the inside and perfectly crisp on the outside in just about ten minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces gnocchi shelf-stable, fresh, or homemade
  • 1-1.5 tablespoons cooking oil grapeseed, avocado, or olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Place the gnocchi in a medium mixing bowl and drizzle the cooking oil over the top.
    8 ounces gnocchi, 1-1.5 tablespoons cooking oil
  2. Use a spoon or spatula to toss the gnocchi thoroughly, ensuring every piece is evenly coated in oil to prevent drying.
  3. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder over the oiled gnocchi.
    0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 0.25 teaspoon salt, 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  4. Toss the mixture again until the seasonings are well-distributed across all the dumplings.
  5. Transfer the seasoned gnocchi into your air fryer basket, spreading them out in a single layer.
  6. Cook at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius). Cook for 10 to 11 minutes for a tender bite, or 12 to 14 minutes for a crunchier texture.
  7. Be sure to shake the basket at the halfway point to ensure the gnocchi brown evenly on all sides.
  8. Allow the gnocchi to cool for a minute before serving to let the exterior crisp up further.

Notes

Do not crowd the air fryer basket to ensure the gnocchi cook evenly and become crispy. If you do not have an air fryer, you can bake these at 375°F for 15 to 20 minutes.