What matters
Very wet mozzarella dilutes the sauce. Drain on a clean cloth first.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer tomato gnocchi bake
Air fryer gnocchi bake with tomato sauce and mozzarella. Precook fresh potato gnocchi, then bake in a shallow dish until hot and bubbling.
Total time
38 min
Calories
483 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Tender gnocchi, cheese added later
This method uses fresh chilled potato gnocchi, not dry pasta. A dish about 18 × 14 cm keeps the layer no deeper than 4 cm so it heats more evenly.
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Recipe
Air fryer tomato gnocchi bake
Air fryer gnocchi bake with tomato sauce and mozzarella. Precook fresh potato gnocchi, then bake in a shallow dish until hot and bubbling.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Precook gnocchi in boiling water according to the pack, about 2 minutes. Drain thoroughly; discard the cooking water.
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2
Mix and season
Mix passata with garlic, oregano, salt and oil. Add to the dish with gnocchi. Chop mozzarella and reserve for later. Use a heatproof dish suitable for the appliance, leaving space around it for airflow. Do not preheat with loose paper.
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3
Cook
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 170 °C. Heat the bake for about 13 minutes at 170 °C. Stir carefully down to the bottom so the centre heats too.
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4
Check and serve
Add mozzarella and melt for another 5 minutes at 180 °C. The sauce must be steaming hot in the centre too; extend if needed.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer tomato gnocchi bake
Serving guidance
A deep bowl is not equivalent to the shallow dish; its centre takes longer to heat.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Use well-drained buffalo mozzarella instead of cow’s milk mozzarella; fat content may differ.
Fold fresh basil in after baking rather than adding more dried herbs on top.
Nutrition per serving
483kcal
68.9 gCarbohydrates
16.2 gProtein
13.8 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air fryer tomato gnocchi bake
Yes, this recipe is designed for precooked fresh gnocchi. Follow the pack directions first.
No, it would drain away. A suitable closed heatproof dish is required.
The sauce can heat through before the cheese surface browns strongly.
No, they remain soft in tomato sauce; only the cheese topping browns.
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