Crispiest Air Fryer Gnocchi

The easiest and crispiest air fryer gnocchi recipe that takes less than 15 minutes to make. They are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Use frozen, shelf-stable, or refrigerated potato, cauliflower, and sweet potato gnocchi for an easy appetizer, snack, or side dish.

5 from 39 votes

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Prep Time 1

Cook Time 14

Total Time 15

Serving servings

Ingredients

1 lb gnocchi, shelf-stable, refrigerator, or frozen (regular, cauliflower, or sweet potato)
1 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 - 3 tbsp freshly grated parmesan

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 390°F and lightly grease the basket with olive oil spray.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the gnocchi with the rest of the ingredients. If useing frozen gnocchi, DO NOT thaw it.
Add seasoned gnocchi to the preheated basket. Try to avoid overlapping because they won’t get as crispy.
Stelf-Stable & Refrigerated Gnocchi: Air fry at 390°F for 11 - 14 minutes, shaking the basket every 4 to 5 minutes, so they are perfectly golden on all sides. The gnocchi is done when the outsides are golden (not burned) and crispy.
Frozen Gnocchi: Air fry at 390°F for 13 - 16 minutes, shaking the basket every 4 to 5 minutes, so they are perfectly golden on all sides. Frozen gnocchi takes a little bit longer to air fry, but the gnocchi should still be done when the outsides are golden (not burned) and crispy.
Enjoy immediately. Garnish with extra parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Serve as a side with your favorite main dish, as an appetizer with marinara sauce or pesto for dipping, or add as a “crouton” on your favorite salad.

Notes

Homemade Gnocchi: You can also use homemade gnocchi for this recipe. If that's the case, try this homemade sweet potato gnocchi!

Make it Vegan: Omit the parmesan cheese and substitute it with nutritional yeast.

Serving: I love serving air fryer gnocchi with these balsamic feta stuffed chicken breasts, this cauliflower leek potato soup, this grilled greek yogurt chicken, and this healthy tomato soup.

Storing: Air fryer gnocchi is best enjoyed immediately for maximum crispiness. If you need to store leftovers, add them to an airtight container (separated from any type of sauce) and store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Reheating: For best results, reheat air fry gnocchi in your air fryer at 350°F for 4 – 6 minutes until it is warm and crispy again.

Nutrition

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Side

Cuisine American, Italian

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