Vegetable gratinated gnocchi in the air fryer, a simple and very tasty first course, perfect for a quick, light everyday lunch. The recipe is extremely easy. For this version, having little time these days to spend at the stove, I used ready-made gnocchi, specifically small gnocchi. If you prefer, however, you can also make them at home: they’re very simple and you can find the recipe on the blog. Since spring is approaching, I thought of using more spring vegetables, such as peas and carrots. The peas I used are frozen, but you can also use fresh ones. Moreover, you can prepare this tasty first course using the seasonal vegetables you prefer. Simple and quick to prepare. After sautéing the gnocchi with the carrot and pea sauce, I gratinated them in the air fryer for a few minutes using the grill function, scattering plenty of grated cheese over the surface. It only takes a few minutes, because the air fryer, unlike the oven, does not require preheating. Of course nothing prevents you from using the oven’s grill function. The result will be a delicious crispy crust. And now, let’s go to the kitchen together, because the vegetable gratinated gnocchi in the air fryer will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 3 Servings
- Cooking methods: Stovetop, Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Winter, Spring
Ingredients
- 14 oz small potato gnocchi
- 1/4 cup onion
- 1 3/4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup carrots
- 2/3 cup frozen peas
- 1.5 oz grated Parmesan cheese
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
Tools
- High-sided saucepan
- Frying pan non-stick
- Air fryer
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Peeler
Steps
To prepare the vegetable gratinated gnocchi, first clean the carrots. Peel them with a peeler and wash them under running water to remove any soil. Then pat them dry with paper towels and cut them into small cubes. Next, clean the onion and finely chop it. Sauté it in the pan with the oil for a few moments over low heat. Then add the carrots and peas, season with salt and cook covered for 8 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if needed.
Meanwhile, cook the gnocchi in plenty of salted water. As soon as they float to the surface, transfer them into the pan with the sauce. Toss them for a couple of minutes over high heat, stirring and adding a little of the gnocchi cooking water.
Transfer half of the gnocchi with vegetables into a baking dish, sprinkle half of the grated cheese over them and add the remaining gnocchi. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the surface and add a dusting of pepper.
Gratinate them in the air fryer at 392°F using the grill function for 3 minutes, or until a golden crust forms on the surface, and serve.
Storage and tips for vegetable gratinated gnocchi
The vegetable gratinated gnocchi can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days in a container with a lid.
FAQ Questions and Answers for gratinated gnocchi in the air fryer
What can I substitute the peas with?
Instead of peas or carrots, you can use other seasonal vegetables you like. It’s a very versatile and customizable recipe where you can use any type of seasonal vegetable.
