15-Minute Crispy Parmesan Air Fryer Gnocchi
Make perfectly crispy, fluffy gnocchi quickly in your air fryer. This recipe works well with shelf-stable or frozen potato gnocchi and finishes with a simple garlic Parmesan coating.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Total Time: 17 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (16 ounce) package shelf-stable or frozen potato gnocchi
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- If using frozen gnocchi, do not thaw them first. Place the gnocchi directly into the air fryer basket.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the oil mixture over the gnocchi in the basket and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Arrange the gnocchi in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
- Air fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time. The gnocchi should be golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the cooked gnocchi from the air fryer and immediately transfer them to a clean bowl.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the hot gnocchi and toss until the cheese melts slightly and coats the pieces.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, cook the gnocchi in two smaller batches rather than one large batch.
- You can substitute cauliflower gnocchi or sweet potato gnocchi using the same method and timing.
- For a spicy kick, add 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the oil mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 8
