The Air Fryer Roman Style Gnocchi are an even crispier and lighter version of the classic Roman traditional dish. Made with semolina, milk, and cheese, these gnocchi become irresistible thanks to the perfect and even browning achieved with the air fryer, without needing too much butter or long baking times.
Ideal as a tasty main course or delicious side dish, the Air Fryer Roman Style Gnocchi are easy and quick to prepare, maintaining all their rich and enveloping flavor. Perfect for those who love simple yet authentically flavored dishes!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very affordable
- Rest time: 2 Hours
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4 servings
- Cooking methods: Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for Air Fryer Roman Style Gnocchi:
- 1 cup semolina
- 1 quart whole milk
- 2 medium egg yolks
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- to taste fine salt
- to taste butter
- to taste nutmeg
Tools for Air Fryer Roman Style Gnocchi:
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Saucepan
- 1 Baking dish
- 1 Manual whisk
Steps for the preparation and cooking of Air Fryer Roman Style Gnocchi:
In a saucepan, place the whole milk (you can also use semi-skimmed or skimmed), a knob of butter, salt, and a sprinkle of nutmeg. Put it on the heat and bring it almost to a boil. When the milk is almost boiling, add the semolina, stir well with a manual whisk or a wooden spoon and keep stirring until it cooks, that is when the semolina detaches from the sides of the pan, it will take 5/8 minutes on medium heat otherwise it will tend to stick.
Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool slightly, add an egg yolk, mix well to blend it into the mixture, add the other yolk and blend it into the mixture, and finally add 90 grams of parmesan. Stir the mixture well and transfer it to a baking dish lined with parchment paper and spread it to a thickness of about 0.4 inches, let it cool well, you can easily prepare it the day before and store it in the refrigerator.Take 2 baking dishes 8×8 inches or the size of your air fryer and butter them. Take a pastry cutter with a diameter of 2 inches and cut out several discs with the dough and transfer the discs into the baking dish, overlapping them with each other (with this amount, about 30 discs will be made). The various trimmings can be placed under the discs in this way they are not visible but are delicious to eat. You can use either a round pastry cutter or a flower-shaped one. Sprinkle the remaining parmesan over the Roman Style Gnocchi and add some butter flakes.
Cook in the air fryer at 356°F for about 10/12 minutes.
If you want them crispier, prolong the cooking for 2-3 minutes or slightly increase the temperature to 374°F in the last few minutes.
If you want to make only one dish for 2 people, halve the doses or freeze one dish.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Why cook Roman Style Gnocchi in an air fryer?
✔ The air fryer makes them crunchier and more golden than the oven.
✔ Reduces the use of butter, achieving a lighter version.
✔ They cook in less time and without needing to preheat the oven.Can I prepare them in advance?
✔ Yes! You can:
Prepare the dough and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours before cutting and cooking the gnocchi.
Cook them and then reheat them in the air fryer at 356°F for 3-4 minutes before serving.
Freeze them already formed and cook them directly from frozen, increasing the cooking time by 2-3 minutes.How can I enrich them?
✔ Extra parmesan or pecorino for an even tastier crust.
✔ Aromatic herbs like thyme or rosemary for a fragrant touch.
✔ Cubed cooked ham or speck for a more intense flavor.
✔ Mozzarella or scamorza for a cheesy version.Can I make them lactose-free?
✔ Yes, replace the milk with lactose-free milk or an unsweetened plant-based beverage, like soy or oat milk. Use lactose-free butter or plant-based margarine.
