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    Pan Fried Gnocchi With Rosemary

    Published: Mar 11, 2018, Last updated: May 26, 2020 by Emily This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Pan fried gnocchi are soft and fluffy on the inside and crispy and delicious on the outside. These delicious little bites are incredibly easy to make and make a great quick side dish, appetizer or snack. Simply fried with salt, pepper, rosemary and so easy to adapt.

    The easiest alternative to fries or roast potatoes...

    An overhead shot of fried gnocchi on a plate with a dip on the side

    Did you know you CAN fry gnocchi straight out of the bag? Oh yes, you don't always have to boil them and toss them with a sauce.

    You can pan-fry them to crispy, soft-centered delicious little bites that make a great alternative to fries or roasted potatoes which can take the best part of 40 minutes to 1 hour to prepare.

    These little beauties, however, are ready from start to finish in only 8 minutes! Yup, I've been making fried gnocchi this way for years now and I LOVE them.

    I like to serve them as a side dish to go with steak and parmesan cream sauce which is such a perfect date night dinner!

    I also use fried gnocchi to create a super fun little appetizer of Fried Gnocchi, Prosciutto and Pecorino! They are so delicious and easy to make.

    How to make Fried Gnocchi - step by step

    Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan. Add the fresh gnocchi and toss so they are covered in the oil and add the rosemary.

    Fry the gnocchi tossing every now and then so they get crispy on all sides for around 8-10 minutes.

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    Tip: The gnocchi should be just crispy on the outside. Don't fry them for too long or the centre will firm up on you'll lose the soft, fluffy centre.

    Once the gnocchi are crispy on all sides, season them with a good pinch of salt and pepper. Serve them as a side for dinner or as an appetizer with dips.

    Do I need to boil gnocchi first before frying?

    The simple answer is NO.

    I've tried it this way a few times but it makes no difference to the cooking time (it actually takes longer because you have to boil them first) or the taste or quality. Simply toss them straight from the bag into a pan and fry.

    Other ways to enjoy fried gnocchi

    • Add garlic and parmesan
    • Add pancetta/bacon, parmesan and fresh basil
    • Drizzle with basil pesto
    • Add sauteed onions
    • Serve with steak and drizzle with parmesan cream sauce (my absolute favourite)

    A close up of fried gnocchi on a plate with rosemary and a sour cream dip

    Top tips for making this recipe

    • Any kind of store-bough gnocchi will work well for this recipe.
    • It's best to serve these immediately as leftovers tend to dry out and go stale quickly.
    • Serve these with anything you would serve fries or roasted potatoes with they are a great alternative.

    More easy side dishes to try

    • Italian green beans in tomato sauce
    • Roasted asparagus with gorgonzola
    • Beans in tomato sauce
    • White bean mash with rosemary and lemon
    • Sauteed Brussels sprouts with date and walnuts
    • Crispy Baked Polenta Fries

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    Pan Fried Gnocchi

    Pan fried gnocchi are soft and fluffy on the inside and crispy and delicious on the outside. These delicious little bites are incredibly easy to make and make a great quick side dish, appetizer or snack.
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Italian
    Cook Time 8 minutes
    Total Time 8 minutes
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 215kcal
    Author Emily Kemp

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb store bought fresh gnocchi *see notes (500g)
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1-2 large sprig rosemary
    • 1 pinch salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan. Add the fresh gnocchi and toss so they are coated in the oil, add the rosemary.
    • Fry the gnocchi tossing every now and then so they get crispy on all sides for around 8-10 minutes. 
    • Once the gnocchi are crispy on all sides, season them with a good pinch of salt and pepper. Serve them as a side for dinner or as an appetizer with dips.

    Notes

    1. *Store bought gnocchi are found in the refrigerated pasta section. Not to be confused with the dried pasta gnocchi variety. 
    2. The gnocchi should be just crispy on the outside. Don't fry them for too long or the centre will firm up on you'll lose the soft, fluffy centre.
    3. Serves 4 as a side dish or 6-8 as an appetizer
    Other Ways To Enjoy Fried Gnocchi
    • Add garlic and parmesan
    • Add pancetta/bacon, parmesan and fresh basil
    • Drizzle with basil pesto
    • Add sauteed onions
    • Serve with steak and drizzle with parmesan cream sauce (my absolute favourite)
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 394mg | Fiber: 3g | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 4mg
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    Comments

    1. Debbi Riess-Roam

      December 09, 2018 at 11:25 pm

      Emily - You mention using these fried gnocchi as an appetizer, serving with dips. Do you have any dip recipes you would recommend that would go nicely with this pan fried gnocchi recipe?

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      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        December 10, 2018 at 4:02 pm

        Hi Debi, sure this pesto dip would go really well and is one of my favourites (homemade pesto mixed with a little sour cream) and also this taleggio white bean dip would be great! Serve with cocktail sticks so they're easy to pick up. Hope you enjoy!

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    2. Angela

      March 12, 2018 at 7:12 pm

      Mmm!! Quietly drooling on the bus home from work while reading this recipe and all the delicious suggestions on how to have them!! Think I just changed my dinner plans!5 stars

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        March 12, 2018 at 8:24 pm

        Hope you have a yummy dinner 🙂

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    3. dina

      March 12, 2018 at 1:16 am

      easy to make?.. no not easy to make as you have to use boiled potatoes and mix with semolina and/or other stuff that takes ages and is really fiddly although wonderful results.. this recipe is for gnocchi already made!!2 stars

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      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        March 12, 2018 at 4:31 pm

        Hi Dina, yes that is correct this recipe is for store bought, pre-made gnocchi that's why I refer to frying the gnocchi straight from the bag/packet. I've listed fresh gnocchi in the ingredients referring to the gnocchi found in the refrigerated pasta section of supermarkets instead of the dried pasta kind which is also found in supermarkets in Italy. I've added an extra note in the printable recipe card so there is no further confusion. Thanks!

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    4. Deanna

      March 11, 2018 at 10:22 pm

      This sounds like heaven to me! I love that this pan fried and not in a sauce. YUM!5 stars

      Reply
    5. Jessica Robinson

      March 11, 2018 at 8:59 pm

      Simple and delicious flavors with fresh Gnocchi and rosemary. Such perfection!5 stars

      Reply
    6. Shadi Hasanzadenemati

      March 11, 2018 at 7:17 pm

      What an easy yet elegant food, I bet this would be perfect for a get together!5 stars

      Reply
    7. Emily

      March 11, 2018 at 6:21 pm

      I love gnocchi and always forget how easy they are to put together and go with almost any sauce! They do make an impressive appetizer or starter too. Lightly crisp on the outside, so delicious!5 stars

      Reply
    8. Traci

      March 11, 2018 at 5:52 pm

      I love gnocchi prepared in any form, but these crispy edges are really giving me all the side dish envy right now. I absolutely need to add these to my "make that" list. Pinning too!5 stars

      Reply

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