The Ultimate Crispy Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Gnocchi
Make the best air fryer gnocchi that is perfectly crispy on the outside and wonderfully soft inside. This easy recipe is ready fast, making it a great snack, appetizer, or side dish for any weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Total Time: 17 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (16 ounce) package shelf-stable or refrigerated gnocchi
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Place the gnocchi in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary to achieve maximum crispiness.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Drizzle this mixture over the gnocchi and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time. The gnocchi should look golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the basket from the air fryer. Immediately sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning over the hot gnocchi. Toss quickly to coat.
- Serve your crispy air fryer gnocchi right away as a quick snack or side dish.
Notes
- For the crispiest result, ensure your gnocchi are dry before tossing with oil. You can pat them with a paper towel if they seem moist.
- If you use frozen gnocchi, you may need to add 2-3 minutes to the cooking time.
- Serve this with marinara sauce or pesto for dipping.
- This recipe is a fantastic alternative to sheet pan gnocchi, delivering faster results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 10