Air fryer crispy gnocchi with tomatoes and mozzarella
Gnocchi that turns crisp outside and soft inside, with blistered tomatoes and melting mozzarella.
- Time25 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.14 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Toss the gnocchi, tomatoes and garlic with the oil, oregano and salt in a bowl. Do not boil the gnocchi first.
- 2
Heat the air fryer to 200C. Tip everything into the basket.
- 3
Cook for 12 to 14 minutes, shaking every 4 minutes, until the gnocchi are golden and crisp and the tomatoes have burst.
13 min - 4
Scatter the mozzarella over the top and cook for 2 more minutes until it starts to melt.
2 min - 5
Squeeze the soft garlic out of its skins and mash into the tomatoes. Tear over the basil and serve.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.