Description
Crispy Air Fryer Gnocchi Delight brings golden potato pillows to life with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Pillowy gnocchi emerge perfectly crisped, inviting culinary adventurers to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) gnocchi (shelf-stable, refrigerator, or frozen types like regular, cauliflower, or sweet potato)
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Finishing and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 to 3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan
Instructions
- Set up the air fryer by adjusting the temperature to 390°F and lightly coating the basket with olive oil spray to prevent adherence.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly coat the gnocchi with extra-virgin olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, ensuring each piece is evenly seasoned.
- Carefully distribute the seasoned gnocchi across the air fryer basket, creating a single layer that allows maximum heat circulation and crispiness.
- For shelf-stable or refrigerated gnocchi, activate the air fryer and cook for 11-14 minutes, pausing every 4-5 minutes to agitate the basket and promote uniform browning.
- If using frozen gnocchi, extend the cooking duration to 13-16 minutes, maintaining the same intermittent shaking technique to achieve consistent golden edges.
- Upon completing the cooking process, immediately elevate the dish by sprinkling freshly grated parmesan cheese and optional chopped parsley across the surface.
- Serve the crispy gnocchi piping hot, either as a standalone appetizer with complementary dipping sauces or integrated into a more complex culinary creation.
Notes
- Master the art of crispy gnocchi without excessive oil by using an air fryer, ensuring a golden, crunchy exterior with minimal effort.
- Frozen or refrigerated gnocchi work perfectly, eliminating the need for thawing and making this recipe incredibly convenient for quick meals.
- Shaking the basket periodically during cooking guarantees even browning and prevents sticking, creating uniformly crisp results every time.
- Customize your flavor profile by experimenting with different seasonings like Italian herbs, smoked paprika, or red pepper flakes for a personalized touch.
- Serve these delightful bites as a standalone snack, appetizer, or side dish, pairing wonderfully with marinara sauce, pesto, or garlic aioli.
- Store leftover crispy gnocchi in an airtight container and reheat in the air fryer to maintain their crunchiness, making meal prep a breeze.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 3mg