BBQ Italian Sausage Skewers with Air-Fried Crispy Gnocchi

Soak 8 wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes to prevent them from burning on the grill.

Preheat your outdoor BBQ grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 204°C). Simultaneously, preheat your air fryer to 390°F (199°C).

Wash 1 large red bell pepper and 1 large yellow bell pepper, remove the seeds, and cut them into 1-inch chunks. Peel 1 medium red onion and cut it into 1-inch chunks.

Slice 4 raw mild Italian sausage links into 1-inch thick round coins.

Thread the sausage slices, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and red onion pieces alternately onto the soaked wooden skewers. Brush the skewers with 2 TBSP of olive oil and season evenly with 1/2 tsp of salt and 1/2 tsp of black pepper.

In a medium bowl, toss 16 oz of shelf-stable potato gnocchi with 1 TBSP of olive oil, 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese, 1 tsp of garlic powder, 1 tsp of dried oregano, 1/2 tsp of salt, and 1/4 tsp of black pepper until the gnocchi are evenly coated.

Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Add the seasoned gnocchi in a single, even layer. Air-fry at 390°F (199°C) for 15 to 18 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes, until they are crispy and golden brown on the outside.

While the gnocchi are air-frying, place the sausage and pepper skewers on the preheated BBQ grill. Grill for 10 to 12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, until the sausage is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.

During the final 3 minutes of grilling, brush 1/2 cup of mild BBQ sauce generously over all sides of the skewers, turning them once to let the sauce caramelize slightly without burning.

Remove the skewers and crispy gnocchi from heat. Serve the skewers hot alongside the crispy air-fried gnocchi 'tots' for a fun, kid-friendly meal.