This shortcut Gnocco Frito is an easy 10-minute appetizer. These light and fluffy puff pillows are topped with olive oil, prosciutto and sea salt for heavenly bites. Fried to golden brown perfection in a matter of seconds!
Allow your puff pastry to thaw according to instruction on package.
Meanwhile, heat shortening or oil over medium heat.
Cut pastry into 24 rectangles.
Drop 3 pieces of pastry into your oil at a time and allow to cook for 10 seconds. Flip with tongs and allow to cook another 10 seconds, or until puffy.
Remove and place onto a cookie sheet lined with a paper towel.
Brush with olive oil, top with prosciutto and sea salt.
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Be patient with allowing your puff pastry to come to room temperature. It's so much easier to work with!
Use a wide slotted spoon to remove the cooked pillows from oil.
Place on a plate lined with a paper towel to soak up any excess oil.