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Air Fryer Gnocchi

Air Fryer Gnocchi takes frozen, shelf-stable or chilled gnocchi and makes them crispy on the outside and soft on the inside in just 10 mins!

Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 214 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 16 oz (1lb/450g) gnocchi works for frozen, shelf-stable and chilled
  • 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
Serving suggestion:
  • 2 cups spinach chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 tablespoon parmesan
  • salt & pepper

Instructions

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  1. Heat the air fryer to 400°F/200°C.
  2. Add the gnocchi to a bowl and toss with the oil. (Tip: No need to pre-boil the gnocchi, whether it's frozen, chilled or shelf-stable.)
  3. Place the gnocchi into the basket of the air fryer. It’s okay if it’s not a single layer.
  4. Cook for 10 minutes for chilled (or 12 minutes frozen, 8 minutes shelf-stable), shaking the basket every 3 minutes.
  5. Check during cooking and cook for more or less time if necessary. You want it golden but not too dark.
  6. Serve warm and enjoy!
  7. Serving suggestion: Toss the hot gnocchi with chopped fresh spinach to wilt it slightly, then stir in the sun dried tomatoes and a little of the oil from the jar. Sprinkle it with parmesan, salt and pepper.

Notes

  • Best Time & Temperature to Air Fry Gnocchi
  • - 10 minutes at 400F
  • - 12 minutes at 400F
  • S
  • - 8 minutes at 400F
  • Tips 
  •  While most foods cooked in the air fryer require it to be in a single layer, it doesn’t need to be in this method. They can overlap a bit as they will shrink when cooking. 
  • Every air fryer is different. Some run hotter than others so it’s possible that you may need more or less cooking time depending on the air fryer and size of the basket. Always check around the 8-minute mark to see where they are at. You want them to be golden brown but not dark or burnt. 
  • Season the gnocchi AFTER cooking as that’s when it will be best to soak up any flavors or mix-ins you add to it. 
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Toss them in a
  • Creamy Pistachio Sauce
  • for a decadent pasta meal. 
  • Mix in with
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts
  • for a starchy component to this veggie side. 
  • Make it a Tuscan dinner by tossing in spinach, sun-dried tomato and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. 
  • Serve them as a snack with
  • French Onion Dip
  • .
  • Green Salad
  • as a crouton substitute. 
  • Ways To Flavor Air Fryer Gnocchi
  • Go classic and top with marinara and grated parmesan. 
  • Add a bit of ghee and curry seasoning for an Indian-inspired gnocchi dish.
  • Make it a sweet crunchy treat by tossing them with cinnamon and sugar. 
  • Spice them up by tossing them with cayenne pepper.  
  • Make gnocchi alfredo by mixing them with your favorite alfredo sauce. 
  • Chilled Gnocchi - 10 minutes at 400F
  • Frozen Gnocchi - 12 minutes at 400F
  • Shelf Stable Gnocchi - 8 minutes at 400F
  •  While most foods cooked in the air fryer require it to be in a single layer, it doesn’t need to be in this method. They can overlap a bit as they will shrink when cooking. 
  • Every air fryer is different. Some run hotter than others so it’s possible that you may need more or less cooking time depending on the air fryer and size of the basket. Always check around the 8-minute mark to see where they are at. You want them to be golden brown but not dark or burnt. 
  • Season the gnocchi AFTER cooking as that’s when it will be best to soak up any flavors or mix-ins you add to it. 
  • Toss them in a Creamy Pistachio Sauce for a decadent pasta meal. 
  • Mix in with Roasted Brussels Sprouts for a starchy component to this veggie side. 
  • Make it a Tuscan dinner by tossing in spinach, sun-dried tomato and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. 
  • Serve them as a snack with French Onion Dip.
  • They taste great tossed in a Green Salad as a crouton substitute. 
  • Go classic and top with marinara and grated parmesan. 
  • Add a bit of ghee and curry seasoning for an Indian-inspired gnocchi dish.
  • Make it a sweet crunchy treat by tossing them with cinnamon and sugar. 
  • Spice them up by tossing them with cayenne pepper.  
  • Make gnocchi alfredo by mixing them with your favorite alfredo sauce. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 214kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 384mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 214

% Daily Value*

Calories 214kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 384mg 16%
Fiber 3g 12%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.