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.

Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi on a plate

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!

package of Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi

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!

package of Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi on top of Air Fryer

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.

air fryer opened to show Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi cooking inside

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.

tender crisp Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi on a plate

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.

olive oil-coated Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi In The Air Fryer

Once time is up, use a spatula to carefully remove gnocchi from air fryer basket and place on serving plate.

package of frozen cauliflower gnocchi next to air fryer

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

air fryer opened to show Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi roasting inside

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.

fork holding a piece of Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi from the Air Fryer

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.

hand holding air fryer basket with low carb side dish cauliflower gnocchi inside

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!

package of Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi above cooked gnocchi in air fryer

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Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi In The Air Fryer

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.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, low-carb, Main Dish, Side Dish
Keyword: Trader Joe's Cauliflower Gnocchi In The Air Fryer
Cooking Method: Air Fryer
Servings: 2 servings

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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
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2 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    It’s so convenient and tastes fantastic, the gnocchi came out crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

  2. 5 stars
    It’s so easy and makes a great low-carb side dish, I added some garlic powder and parmesan for additional flavor.

5 from 2 votes

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