Nigella’s Rapid Roastini. Make delicious and crispy mini roast potatoes in just 10 minutes with fried gnocchi!
I have been making this recipe for quite literally years now and I thought it was high time I shared it on the blog.
I think I first saw it on one Nigella Lawson’s early tv series. At the time I was young, free and childless. I rarely cooked and my culinary knowledge was beyond basic. But I guess the simplicity of the recipe struck me and has stayed with me ever since!
When I say simple I really mean it. All you need is some gnocchi, olive oil and a frying pan. You can use fresh gnocchi but I always use the packet kind as it’s so cheap (mine cost 65p from Aldi!). I stock up on several packets whenever I shop there as it has a long shelf life when it’s vacuum packed and is so handy to have in the cupboards.
Turning the raw gnocchi into mini roasties is so simple. Just add them to a frying pan with some olive oil and cook for 10 minutes until they are golden and crispy. This is ideal when you need to rustle up a quick potato side dish during the week and don’t have time to peel and roast potatoes.
They also make a great snack or party appetizer. Simply serve them in a big bowl with some toothpick sticks and dips such as ketchup, chilli mayo, pesto mayo, etc.
Probably what I love most about these rapid roastini’s is how child friendly they are. It can sometimes be tricky to get kids interesting in eating potatoes but these mini roasties are a lot more appealing and are sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Thanks Nigella!
Nigella’s Rapid Roastini {Fried Gnocchi}
Cook Time: 10 mins- Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 1x
Category: Side Dish
Method: Fried
Cuisine: Italian- Diet: Vegetarian
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Nigella’s Rapid Roastini. Make mini roast potatoes in just 10 minutes with fried gnocchi!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 500g / 18oz gnocchi (can be fresh or packaged gnocchi)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the gnocchi and fry on a medium heat for 10 minutes, turning several times, until the gnocchi are crispy and golden in colour.
- Serve immediately.
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Allie says
I’m about to try this for the first time today but just wondered if you’d had leftovers for lunch the next day? Are they any good?
Thanks
A
Jemima Cole says
These are like little pillows of joy! Much nicer way to have gnocchi which I find a bit odd texture wise normally.
★★★★★
Laura @ KneadWhine says
What a great idea – definitely going to use this with the kids!
Ciara Attwell says
Thanks Laura. I hope they enjoy them!
Choclette says
Love this as a party appetiser with dips – lovely idea. I didn’t even know you could buy gnocchi. Last time I had them I made them. Your method sounds a lot simpler.
Ciara Attwell says
I never make gnocchi. Very lazy I know but I think the packet stuff tastes just fine!
Helen says
What a brilliant idea! Let’s face it, everything’s better when crisply fried in olive oil 🙂 YUM.
Ciara Attwell says
YES! That’s so true Helen!
Munchies &Munchkin says
These look delicious. I use gnocchi all the time. I make my own and we also use the packs from Aldi. Never thought to fry it. X
Ciara Attwell says
I can’t take credit unfortunately. It was all Nigella’s idea!