Air Fryer Gnocchi is made with shelf-stable or refrigerated gnocchi, olive oil, Marinara sauce and fresh mozzarella, Pesto and cherry tomatoes; air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes to serve 4. 280 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Toss gnocchi with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Air fry at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, shaking every 3 minutes, until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- 3
The gnocchi should be crunchy outside and pillowy inside.
- 4
Toss with your choice of sauce — marinara, pesto, or brown butter.
- 5
Top with Parmesan and serve immediately.
Tip: Use shelf-stable (vacuum-packed) gnocchi, not frozen — they crisp up best. Don't skip the oil or they stick together. The shaking is important to crisp all sides evenly. These are addictively crispy and taste nothing like boiled gnocchi.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 10 minutes vs ~16 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🔥Rapid air circulation delivers oven-quality results in a fraction of the time.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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