# Plant-Based Gnocchi Snacks PopCrok is Clean, Crunchy and Made for the Air Fryer By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-10-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcrok References: [taste.anuga.de](https://taste.anuga.de/neuheitendatenbank/produkt.php?id=576&lng=en)  PopCrok is a [plant-based gnocchi snack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunny-luna) made to be cooked in the air fryer to create crunchy, satisfying bites that are gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free and made without preservatives. This light, snackable gnocchi is ready within minutes and because it's designed for the air fryer, no added oil is needed. PopCrok—a highlight of [Anuga](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-dream-bowls) 2025—is available in flavored and filled versions, as well as sweet and savory options that appeal to a wide range of preferences from smoky and herbaceous to cheesy. Snackable pasta products are on the rise, transforming traditional sit-down dinner staples into convenient, handheld bites. With bold flavors and take-anywhere packaging, convenient snacks like PopCrok cater to busy lifestyles without sacrificing the comfort of a classic meal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 51% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Air-fryer Ready Snacks:** The increasing popularity of air fryers has prompted a surge in snacks designed specifically for these appliances, meeting consumer demand for healthier, quick-prep options. - **Variety in Plant-based Snacks:** There is a growing consumer appetite for diverse plant-based snacks offering both sweet and savory flavors, appealing to a range of dietary preferences and taste profiles. - **Snackable Comfort Foods:** Traditional comfort foods are being reimagined into snack-sized forms, providing convenience without compromising on the nostalgia and taste of the original dishes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Plant-based Food Industry:** The plant-based food sector is expanding with innovative snack options that cater to vegan, vegetarian, and health-conscious consumers seeking alternatives to conventional snacks. - **Convenience Foods Market:** As consumer lifestyles become busier, the convenience foods market is growing with products that offer quick and easy preparation without compromising nutritional values. - **Specialty Kitchen Appliances:** The rise of specialty kitchen devices like air fryers is influencing the development of complementary food products designed to maximize their unique cooking capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fry-Style Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pipcorn-fries.md) - [Lightly-Textured Vegan Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-potato-poppers.md) - [Snackable Pasta Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snoods.md) - [Plant-Based Global Cuisine Croquettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosh-croquettes.md) - [Globally Inspired Protein Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-chips.md) - [Croissant-Shaped Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocchi.md) - [Airy Puffed Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/like-air.md) - [Air Fryer Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strong-roots-air-bites.md) - [Potato Protein Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snackish.md)