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A bowl full of pan fried crispy gnocchi.
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5 from 2 votes

Pan Fried Gnocchi

Pan fried gnocchi is gnocchi fried in skillet that has a crispy, browned outside and a pillow-y soft texture inside. This 15-minute easy recipe makes a perfect weeknight dinner.
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 376kcal
Cost: $5

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lb. gnocchi I used potato gnocchi
  • 3 Tablespoon butter or olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Italian Seasoning

Optional Garnishes

  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast
  • Fresh sage, parsley or basil leaves

Instructions

  • Heat the butter in a frying pan or skillet until melted. Add the gnocchi. Using a spatula, mix it well so that the melted butter coats the gnocchi.
  • Sprinkle some salt over it and cook over a medium heat, stirring every few minutes. Gnocchi is done when it’s crisped up to golden brown on all sides.
  • Remove from the pan. Season with salt and pepper and optional garnishes or sauces. Serve and enjoy !

Notes

Storage : This recipe is best served when freshly made. Fried gnocchi starts to harden if you keep it too long. It is so unbelievably good, we hardly have any leftovers.
If you end up with some, keep it in air tight container to prevent it from getting further dry. I do not recommend freezing it. Crispy food doesn't do well in freezer.
Pro Tips :
Don’t overcrowd the skillet. You want the gnocchi to be spread out in a single layer across the bottom of the pan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 9g | Fiber: 4g