My favorite way to make gnocchi is in the air fryer! It’s a quick and easy way to get perfectly crispy pillows of gnocchi! Golden brown on the outside, soft on the inside, ready in about 10 minutes, and easy to customize with your favorite sauce!

crispy air fryer gnocchi
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Gnocchi might be one of my favorite pantry staples. It’s easy to keep on hand for a quick meal. But instead of boiling them, popping them in the air fryer transforms these little dumplings into crispy, bite-sized nuggets that are totally addictive. Plus, this recipe is easy to adapt depending on what flavor you’re craving!

air fryer gnocchi

Ingredients and Substitutions

  • Gnocchi: I prefer using shelf-stable gnocchi but refrigerated or frozen gnocchi should work just fine. I typically buy the Dellalo brand.
  • Olive oil: Oil is essential to help the gnocchi crisp up perfectly. Don’t skimp on this!
  • Seasonings: I used a mix of garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt. Feel free to use an Italian seasoning blend or whatever seasonings you like!

How to Make Gnocchi in the Air Fryer

In a large bowl, toss the gnocchi with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and crushed red pepper.
Spread the gnocchi in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 10–12 minutes until the gnocchi are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
Serve hot — either on their own with a dipping sauce (marinara, pesto, garlic aioli) or toss them in butter and Parmesan for a quick side dish.

How to Reheat Leftover Gnocchi

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 375 degrees for 2–3 minutes to restore their crispy texture. You can also microwave the leftovers, but they won’t be crispy.

What to Serve with Air Fryer Gnocchi

This gnocchi is delicious with your favorite pasta sauce, homemade pesto, or vodka sauce! But you could also serve them with roasted broccoli, steamed greens, or on top of a salad.

Other Ways to Use Gnocchi

If you’re looking for more recipes that use gnocchi, try my vegan gnocchi soup, sheet pan mushroom gnocchi, or Boursin baked gnocchi!

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Air Fryer Gnocchi

Crispy Air Fryer Gnocchi

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  • Author: Liz Thomson
  • Prep Time: 5 mintues
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 2 cups 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan
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Description

My favorite way to make gnocchi is in the air fryer! It’s a quick and easy way to get perfectly crispy pillows of gnocchi! Golden brown on the outside, soft on the inside, they’re ready in no time!

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 (16 oz) package shelf stable gnocchi
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the gnocchi with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and crushed red pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Spread the gnocchi in a single layer in the air fryer basket (you may need to work in batches for extra crispiness).
  4. Air fry for 10–12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the gnocchi are golden brown and crispy on the outside.

  5. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.