Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi In The Air Fryer
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You’ll love how easy it is to cook this popular Trader Joe’s product in the air fryer. Just top with oil and cook! No need to defrost or boil the gnocchi. Enjoy Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi In The Air Fryer as a main course or side dish.
Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi
This product is a big hit for good reasons! Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi is tasty, tender, and a great option for a low-carb side dish. And when you cook it in the air fryer, it’s ready in minutes. No defrosting and no boiling required. So convenient!
Just add olive oil to ensure the gnocchi does not dry out during the cooking process. Once the gnocchi is ready, you can add it to soups, roasted veggies, or as a hearty side to main courses. The gnocchi cook up tender on the inside and crisp on the outside. You’ll love them!
Looking for more low-carb dishes made in the air fryer? Check out Curried Roasted Cauliflower, Air Fryer Pork Bites, and Air Fryer Kale Chips. So many flavorful options.
How To Make Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi In The Air Fryer
No need to defrost or boil this cauliflower gnocchi! Just open package and pour out gnocchi into a bowl. Separate any frozen pieces that are stuck together.
Drizzle in olive oil and toss to fully coat gnocchi.
Open air fryer and remove basket. Pour gnocchi into air fryer basket. Replace basket and set temperature to 400 degrees for 12 minutes.
Halfway through cooking time, pause air fryer to pull out basket and use a spatula to flip gnocchi. This helps them to cook more evenly. Replace basket in air fryer and cook until gnocchi are done.
Once time is up, use a spatula to carefully remove gnocchi from air fryer basket and place on serving plate.
Cooking Tips
- It’s important to fully coat gnocchi in the oil to prevent them from drying out while they cook
- You’ll need about 1 Tablespoon of olive oil per package of Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi
- Be sure to lay out gnocchi in a single layer in air fryer basket
How Do You Make Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi Not Mushy?
Cook it in the air fryer! As long as the gnocchi is coated in olive oil first, it will cook up tender on the inside and crisp on the outside. No defrosting necessary. If you do not have an air fryer, just place the gnocchi on top of some parchment paper while roasting it in the oven. This will prevent it from becoming mushy.
What To Serve With Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi In The Air Fryer
We love a homemade sauce to top or dip these gnocchi. Try Instant Pot Cherry Tomato Sauce, Basil Pesto Sauce Recipe (Fresh Italian Homemade Pesto, Best Ever!), or Homemade Alfredo Sauce Recipe.
Or toss these tender cauliflower gnocchi into soups like Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup, Instant Pot Mushroom Sweet Potato Soup, or Corn, Chicken And Tomato Soup Recipe. Such an easy and delicious way to bulk up a soup!
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Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi In The Air Fryer
Recipe Video
Ingredients
- 12 oz cauliflower gnocchi Trader Joe's brand (frozen)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions
- No need to defrost or boil this cauliflower gnocchi! Just open package and pour out gnocchi into a bowl. Separate any frozen pieces that are stuck together.
- Drizzle in olive oil and toss to fully coat gnocchi.
- Open air fryer and remove basket. Pour gnocchi into air fryer basket.
- Replace basket and set temperature to 400 degrees for 12 minutes. Halfway through cooking time, pause air fryer to pull out basket and use a spatula to flip gnocchi. This helps them to cook more evenly. Replace basket in air fryer and cook until gnocchi are done.
- Once time is up, use a spatula to carefully remove gnocchi from air fryer basket and place on serving plate.
Notes
- It's important to fully coat gnocchi in the oil to prevent them from drying out while they cook
- You'll need about 1 Tablespoon of olive oil per package of Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi
- Be sure to lay out gnocchi in a single layer in air fryer basket
See Also:
- Air Fried Broccoli
- How To Make Sweet Potato Chips In The Air Fryer
- Frozen Okra In The Air Fryer
- Trader Joe’s Orange Chicken In The Air Fryer
