Air Fried Barbecue Cauliflower Gnocchi
Need a whole30, paleo, gluten free appetizer for game day or Bachelor Mondays? I have you covered! Made with only 3 ingredients, you can’t go wrong with this easy and tasty recipe. The only problem is that if you make it for a group, you won’t want to share haha. This air fried barbecue cauliflower gnocchi is perfect for any occasion but is such an easy crowd pleaser that it’s perfect for some parties!
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Recipe Steps:
First, you’ll thaw your cauliflower gnocchi. Right now, I believe you can only buy this at Trader Joe’s. Let me know in the comments or DM me on Instagram if I’m wrong and you know other brands that make it!
To thaw, you can leave in the fridge for a few hours, microwave, or run under hot water.
Add the thawed cauliflower gnocchi to a big bowl.
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Then, use a whole30 approved BBQ sauce.
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I first added 1/2 tbsp olive oil then added 1/4 cup bbq sauce. Mix it all together well with a spoon or spatula.
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Spray your air fryer with nonstick spray if needed then add the cauliflower gnocchi to it. Don’t overcrowd the air fryer, make two batches if needed. Air fry for 15 minutes at 390F, flipping halfway through.
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Add another 1/4 cup bbq sauce and mix it all together.
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That’s it! Paired with carrots and celery. This air fried barbecue cauliflower gnocchi is sure to be a crowd pleaser!
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What Air Fryer I Use:
I use the Ninja Kitchen Foodi Air Fryer oven. I love this option because it eliminates a bunch of other appliances from my counter. It has 8 functions in one making it much more than just an air fryer. It’s also a toaster, broiler, dehydrator, toaster oven, and more.
So instead of having a bunch of products taking up my counter and cabinet space, I have this air fryer that covers it all! I’ll link it here on Amazon and another, more affordable air fryer below if you only need an air fryer!
If you’re debating on getting an air fryer- DO IT!! It’s a game changer when it comes to making delicious, healthy recipes. My favorite things to make in mine are my paleo bbq chicken tenders, and paleo crispy chicken nuggets.
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Products In The Recipe:
Everything I used in this recipe is linked below on Amazon.
The Air Fryer I use – here
Or a more affordable option I’ve used before – here
The unsweetened, whole30, paleo bbq sauce- here
I wish you could by cauliflower gnocchi from Amazon but unfortunately you can only get it in stores at Trader Joe’s
Other Healthy Whole30 Recipes:
Copycat Cashew Cookie Larabars
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Air Fried Barbecue Cauliflower Gnocchi
This barbecue cauliflower gnocchi is a perfect gluten free recipe for a gluten free dinner, gluten free appetizer, gluten free snack. Perfect healthy whole30 appetizer or snack for game day. A healthy appetizer for partiers that’s so easy with only 3 ingredients. #glutenfree #whole30 #whole30apperizer #whole30snack
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Ingredients
1 package of Trader Joes cauliflower gnocchi thawed
1/2 cup Primal Kitchen Foods unsweetened barbecue sauce
1/2 tbsp olive oil.
Method
1- thaw the cauliflower gnocchi (you can leave it out in the fridge for a few hours to thaw, microwave in a separate bowl, or run under hot water)
2- coat with 1/2 tbsp olive oil + 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
3- preheat air fryer to 390F. Depending on the air fryer, spray with nonstick spray if needed.
4- fry for 15 mins, flipping halfway through
5- remove and mix the other 1/4 cup barbecue sauce on top!
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