As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
This crispy, crunchy, and easy air fryer gnocchi is a speedy weeknight dinner or snack. Packed with flavor and easily customizable, this perfect air-fried gnocchi is the most delicious recipe you can make in under 15 minutes.
Friends, this air fryer gnocchi is dead simple to make, super tasty, and kid-friendly! Though, some kids are picky punks, so I can’t like, offer you a money-back guarantee on that claim or anything.
Give me 15 minutes, a few ingredients, and an air fryer, and I’ll give YOU your new favorite quick weeknight dinner or side dish.
Serve these crispy little nuggets alongside your favorite marinara or sauce. I love dipping mine in our homemade pesto without pine nuts.
Served alone, this air fryer gnocchi would be good for 2-3 people. Served alongside your favorite protein and a salad, it would work for 3-4 people, depending on appetites and ages.
Pro tips/recipe notes
- If you are using shelf-stable or fresh gnocchi, you do not need to precook/boil them before air frying.
- If using frozen gnocchi, do not defrost it before cooking.
- If you’re using fresh gnocchi, check the cooking progress at 7 minutes instead of 10.
- To store leftovers, allow the gnocchi to fully cool before storing them in an air-tight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Reheating leftovers: toss the leftover gnocchi with 1/2-1 tsp of olive oil and air fry at 350˚F for 3 minutes.
Crispy Crunchy Air Fryer Gnocchi
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 oz gnocchi {shelf stable}
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning {optional}
- 1/4 tsp garlic salt {optional}
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 390˚F for 3 minutes.
- In a medium mixing bowl, toss gnocchi, olive oil, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt.16 oz gnocchi, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp garlic salt, 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- Cook at 390˚F for 7 minutes (fresh gnocchi) or 10 minutes (shelf-stable or frozen gnocchi).
- Shake the air fryer basket and cook the gnocchi for an additional 4-8 minutes or until it is at your desired level of crispy.
- {optional} Return finished gnocchi to the bowl and toss with an additional tbsp of olive oil.
- Serve with dipping sauces as an appetizer or toss with marinara or pesto as a main dish.
Notes
- 14 minutes gives a great crispy outer texture, but if you like your gnocchi really crispy, increase cooking time to 16-18 minutes.
- If using frozen gnocchi, do not defrost it before cooking.
- If you’re using fresh gnocchi, check the cooking progress at 7 minutes instead of 10.
Stovetop Instructions: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add gnocchi and 1/4 cup of water, chicken, or vegetable stock. Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes. Add 1-2 tbsp of olive oil or butter and cook, stirring often until crispy (~5-6 minutes).
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Do you need to cook the shelf stable gnocchi?
Thanks,
Amy
Nope! No need to pre-cook it.