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Potato Gnocchi, and where to source it

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Gnocchi go gummy the second you add too much flour, so a dry, starchy baked potato that needs less flour is the whole game. The rule: rice the potatoes while hot, add just enough flour to barely bind, and stop kneading the instant it comes together.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep40 min
Cook10 min
Makes4 servings
CuisineItalian
Cost$
Vegetarian
Contains  dairy · eggs · gluten
Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy, and a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.
Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 4 servings
Russet potatoes
Bake, do not boil, so they stay dry and need less flour; waxy potatoes make gluey gnocchi.
2 lb
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All-purpose flour
Added a little at a time; the exact amount depends on how wet the potato is, so add by feel.
1.25 cups
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Parmesan
A little grated into the dough for flavor, plus more over the finished plate.
40 g
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Egg
One yolk binds the dough with the least added moisture; some cooks skip it, but it helps beginners.
1 yolk
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Butter and sage
Brown butter with fresh sage is the classic dress; foam the butter until it smells nutty.
4 tbsp
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The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● A fair little treat
A reasonable little indulgence.
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
Air fryerSheet pan
The Method
  1. Bake and riceBake the potatoes at 400F until soft, about 50 min, then rice them hot straight onto the counter and let the steam escape.
  2. Make the doughScatter flour, the yolk, and parmesan over the potato and fold gently until it just comes together; do not knead like bread.
  3. ShapeRoll ropes as thick as a thumb, cut into pillows, and press each over a fork tines to ridge them so sauce grabs on.
  4. Boil brieflyDrop into salted boiling water and pull them out 30 seconds after they float, then finish in brown butter and sage.
The Toolkit

Potato ricer · Bench scraper · Fine grater · Sheet pan · Slotted spoon

Straight Answers
Can you make Potato Gnocchi in an air fryer? — Yes

Yes — bake it in a small pan or dish that fits the basket, at about 25°F below the recipe temperature. Air fryers run hot and fast, so check it early; no flipping needed.

Can you freeze Potato Gnocchi? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Potato Gnocchi ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — bake it a day or two ahead; it keeps well-wrapped at room temperature and freezes cleanly. Add any frosting or glaze close to serving.

Is Potato Gnocchi gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).

Is Potato Gnocchi vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan

It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has dairy and egg. Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy, and a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.

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