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    Home » Recipes » Main Dishes

    Easy Air Fryer Gnocchi

    Feb 5, 2022 by Rachel · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This air fryer gnocchi is by far the best way to prepare gnocchi! Comes out crispy on outside and tender on the inside—much better than boiling or pan frying! Even works with other types of gnocchi like cauliflower gnocchi and is ready in less than 15 minutes!

    Golden air fried gnocchi piled on a plate.
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    • Why this works
    • Which gnocchi is best for air frying?
    • How to make
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    Why this works

    Air frying gnocchi is a great cooking alternative that delivers a delicious texture combination of both crispy and tender. If you've cooked gnocchi before you may be used to boiling or pan frying but air frying is where it's at.

    It's quick to make and less messy than pan frying. Plus, there's no need for oil. It still comes out perfectly golden and crispy without it!

    My Dash Air Fryer never fails to turn this simple dish into something fancy, even when I'm short on time.

    Why air fryer gnocchi is the best:

    • Less mess
    • quick
    • crispy texture
    • healthier than pan frying

    Which gnocchi is best for air frying?

    You can air fry all types of gnocchi. Today I am using Trader Joe's Frozen Cauliflower Gnocchi but I have also done this with shelf-stable gnocchi. You'll just need to adjust the times slightly.

    Bag of frozen cauliflower gnocchi.

    Here's what I recommend for air frying:

    • Frozen gnocchi—12-14 minutes
    • Chilled gnocchi—10-12 minutes
    • Shelf stable gnocchi—8-10 minutes

    How to make

    Preheat your air fryer for 3-5 minutes at 400F.

    Place gnocchi in the air fryer basket or tray and spread out evenly into a single layer with space in between.

    Frozen gnocchi in air fryer basket.

    Air fry for 12-14 minutes if using frozen gnocchi (8-10 minutes for shelf stable), shaking halfway through, until gnocchi is golden brown and crispy on the outside.

    Golden gnocchi that has finished cooking in an air fryer basket.

    Serve immediately to maintain crispiness!

    How to serve

    Air fried gnocchi served in a marinara sauce on a plate.

    Toss the air fried gnocchi in your favorite sauce. Here are a few that go great with gnocchi:

    • Smoky cheesy sauce
    • Marinara sauce
    • Pesto
    • Alfredo sauce

    Gnocchi can be served much like pasta. In fact, it's easy to just replace the pasta in your favorite recipes with gnocchi!

    How to store

    Store leftover gnocchi in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to a few days. If you didn't add your sauce to your entire batch of gnocchi, you can easily reheat it in the air fryer for a few minutes. If you did toss it in sauce, the microwave or stove may be a better option.

    FAQ's

    Can you freeze gnocchi?

    Some gnocchi comes frozen but for chilled or shelf stable gnocchi you can freeze after cooking.

    Do you need to boil gnocchi before frying?

    No, gnocchi can be air fried from frozen. There's no need to boil first.

    How do you boil store bought gnocchi?

    Store bought gnocchi can be boiled for a 3-4 minutes if fresh, or 5-6 minutes if frozen. Drain after boiling, but do not rinse.

    Is gnocchi gluten-free?

    Although the main ingredient in traditional gnocchi is potato, flour is used as a binder, making in not gluten-free. However, there are some gluten-free gnocchi available. Check the ingredients to be sure. Both the Cauliflower and Kale Gnocchi from Trader Joe's are gluten-free.

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    • Air Fryer Asparagus (Fast & Easy!)
    • Easy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chunks

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    Golden air fried gnocchi piled on a plate.

    Easy Air Fryer Gnocchi

    This air fryer gnocchi is by far the best way to prepare gnocchi! Comes out crispy on outside and tender on the inside. Much better that boiling or pan frying! Even works with other types of gnocchi like cauliflower gnocchi and is ready in less than 15 minutes!
    5 from 3 votes
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    course: Main Course, Side Dish
    cuisine: Italian
    servings: 2
    prep time: 3 mins
    cook time: 12 mins
    total time: 15 mins
    Author: Rachel

    Ingredients

    • 1 package gnocchi

    Instructions

    • Preheat your air fryer for 3-5 minutes at 400°F.
    • Place gnocchi in the air fryer basket or tray and spread out evenly into a single layer with space in between.
    • If cooking from frozen, air fry for 12-14 minutes, shaking halfway through, until gnocchi is golden brown and crispy on the outside. If cooking from shelf-stable, cook for 8-10 minutes.
    • Serve immediately with your favorite sauce. See recipe post above for ideas.

    Notes

    Store leftover gnocchi in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to a few days. If you didn't add your sauce to your entire batch of gnocchi, you can easily reheat it in the air fryer for a few minutes. If you did toss it in sauce, the microwave or stove may be a better option.

    Nutrition Per Serving

    Sodium: 481mg Calcium: 28mg Fiber: 3g Calories: 230kcal Saturated Fat: 1g Fat: 1g Protein: 6g Carbohydrates: 50g Iron: 5mg
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    1. Avery

      September 14, 2022 at 11:26 am

      5 stars
      Love this air fryer gnocchi! It was so much easier than pan frying, especially with cauliflower gnocchi which always seems to stick. I love learning new uses for my air fryer!

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      • Rachel

        September 14, 2022 at 4:13 pm

        I have trouble keeping cauliflower gnocchi from sticking to the pan without oil too. Cooking in the air fryer is so much easier and no oil needed 🙂

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