Crispiest Air Fryer Gnocchi Recipe
Learn how to make the crispiest air fryer gnocchi with this easy recipe. These golden brown and crispy gnocchi are seasoned to perfection and make a delicious side dish or snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Gnocchi:
- 1 package (16 oz) shelf-stable potato gnocchi
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Toppings:
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Coat Gnocchi: In a large bowl, toss the gnocchi with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Air Fry Gnocchi: Add the seasoned gnocchi to 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 immediately, topped with Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- No boiling required—use shelf-stable or refrigerated gnocchi straight from the package.
- For a spicy twist, add a pinch of red pepper flakes before air frying.
- Serve as a snack, side dish, or toss with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
