Air-Fried Gnocchi with Pesto-Mayonnaise Dip
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Air-Fried Gnocchi with Pesto-Mayonnaise Dip

Air Fryer
serves 4

Air-fried gnocchi turns golden and chewy-crisp without needing a pan of oil, making it a brilliant snack, starter or side for pasta-night appetites.

The pesto mayonnaise takes seconds to stir together and gives each bite a creamy basil lift. Serve straight from the air fryer while the gnocchi is at its crispest.

AppetiserSnackQuickVegetarianPasta
10 mins prep14 mins cook24 mins total

  1. Heat the air fryer to 190°C. Pat the gnocchi dry with kitchen paper if it feels damp.

  2. Toss the gnocchi with olive oil, Parmesan, garlic granules, smoked paprika and a good grind of black pepper.

  3. Tip the gnocchi into the air-fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches if needed so the pieces can crisp rather than steam.

  4. Air-fry for 12–14 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the gnocchi is golden, puffed and crisp at the edges.

  5. Meanwhile, stir the mayonnaise, pesto and lemon juice together in a small bowl. Taste and add more lemon or pepper if needed.

  6. Pile the hot gnocchi onto a plate, scatter with basil if using, and serve immediately with the pesto-mayonnaise dip.

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