Crispy Air Fryer Gnocchi is an easy-to-make snack or appetizer that transforms gnocchi into a delightful combination of crispy and flavorful, while preserving that soft, pillowy texture on the inside!
Want to save this recipe?
Enter your email below & we'll send it straight to your inbox! You will also receive other new recipes in your inbox weekly!
The Best Air Fryer Gnocchi Recipe
This air fryer gnocchi recipe makes the best, most pop-able little snack bites! The flavor is taken up a notch by a blend of bold seasonings, and then crisped up to serious perfection in the air fryer in just 15 minutes.
Gnocchi is usually soft and squishy, but the air fryer adds a golden-brown crust on the outside that adds a depth of flavor and texture. One of the beautiful parts of this gnocchi recipe is that you can use homemade gnocchi, frozen gnocchi, shelf-stable gnocchi, or refrigerated gnocchi! You can also use any variation of gnocchi, including a sweet potato version if you prefer!
Dip it into your favorite dipping sauces, or use them as delicious croutons to add to salads and soups.
Ingredients Needed
- Gnocchi: You can use store-bought gnocchi or make your own! I used shelf-stable, store-bought gnocchi in this recipe.
- Olive Oil & Butter: A combination of olive oil and butter will help add flavor and make these perfectly crispy!
- Seasonings: Garlic powder, onions powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper will season up these little gnocchi bites to perfection.
- Tomato Sauce: I like to serve mine with a little side of jarred marinara sauce! These would also be yummy with ranch!
- Parmesan Cheese: If desired, sprinkle with a garnish of parmesan cheese before serving.
How to Make THis Recipe
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees. Spray the metal insert of the air fryer with nonstick cooking spray.
- Combine With Seasonings: In a medium bowl, combine the gnocchi, olive oil, butter, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Toss to coat the gnocchis in the seasoning and oil/butter.
- Air Fry: Pour the gnocchis in the air fryer and cook for 12-15 minutes or until they are starting to get golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve: Serve immediately with marinara sauce for dipping and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, if desired. To reheat, pop them back in the air fryer for 4-5 minutes to recrisp!
Tips for Success
- Cooking time may vary depending on what kind of gnocchi you are using! Frozen and homemade gnocchi will both take a little bit longer to warm through and get crispy. If you are using frozen gnocchi, there is not need to thaw it.
- Don’t skip the oil and butter! These air fryer gnocchi need to be coated in a cooking fat like olive oil and butter in order to get super crispy.
- If using homemade gnocchi, skip the step to boil it and go straight to air frying it! This will cook the gnocchi and crisp it up at the same time.
- Shake the basket occasionally! I recommend shaking the air fryer basket at least once during the cooking process to make sure that the gnocchi get crispy on all sides.
Frequently Asked Questions
How should I serve air fryer gnocchi?
You can serve your air fried gnocchi as a side with tomato soup or marry me chicken! They would also be amazing as a crouton alternative on top of chicken cobb salad or caesar pasta salad.
If you are eating them on your own, they are amazing as an appetizer or snack with a simple tomato pasta sauce to dip, or with ranch
Is air fryer gnocchi vegan?
This will depend on the kind of gnocchi you use. Usually, homemade gnocchi contains eggs, so it is not vegan. But many of the store-bought brands are vegan! Just be sure to check the ingredients list. When making this recipe, you can simply replace the butter with more olive oil and omit the parmesan to make these vegan!
How should I store leftover air fryer gnocchi?
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, pop them back in the air fryer for 4-5 minutes so that they stay crispy!
More APpetizer Recipes to Try
- Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
- Potato Pancakes
- Toasted Ravioli
- Air Fryer Crab Rangoon
- Air Fryer Potato Skins
Air Fryer Gnocchi
Ingredients
- 1 lb gnocchi, homemade or store-bought
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- tomato sauce for dipping
- parmesan cheese for serving, if desired
Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine the gnocchi, olive oil, butter, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasonings, salt and pepper. Toss to coat the gnocchis in the seasoning and oil / butter.
- Pour the gnocchis in the air fryer and cook for 12-15 minutes or until they are starting to get golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve immediately with marina sauce for dipping and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, if desired.
- To reheat: Pop these back in the air fryer for 4-5 minutes to recrisp.
Nutrition Information
Did you make this?
I’d love to hear your feedback! Leave a review and make sure to share your pictures on social media! Don’t forget to follow @thechefsavvy.
