Get ready for some crispy and indulgent comfort food with this air fryer gnocchi recipe! Tossed in red pesto and a crispy breadcrumb coating, these gnocchi are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Simply divine on their own or dipped into your favorite sauces!
Cook the gnocchi in a large pot of water until they are soft but not mushy. Drain the gnocchi and transfer them to a mixing bowl.
Toss the gnocchi with the red pesto and breadcrumbs until evenly coated and season to taste with sea salt and pepper if needed.
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Place the gnocchi into the air fryer basket in a single layer and lightly spray them with oil.
Air fry the gnocchi for 13-15 minutes, shaking the air fryer basket every 5 minutes, until they are crispy and golden brown.
Transfer the air-fried gnocchi to a serving dish, sprinkle with fresh basil and enjoy alongside your favourite marinara sauce or homemade dip!
Notes
Nutritional information for reference only. These are estimates and may vary depending on the specific brands and types of ingredients used.
If you don't have an air fryer, you can also bake the gnocchi in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes.
Add a sprinkle of garlic powder to the breadcrumbs for a garlicky twist!
For best results, use rapeseed or avocado oil spray.
Keep an eye on your gnocchi while they're cooking to ensure they don't burn. Cooking times may vary depending on your air fryer.
Use an air fryer liner for easy clean up.
Leftover gnocchi can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer or oven until warmed through and crispy.
Experiment with different sauces to dip the gnocchi in, such as marinara sauce, spicy butter bean dip, hummus, whipped vegan cream cheese or vegan alfredo sauce!
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