Air Fryer Tortellini
Crispy, golden tortellini bites made fast in the air fryer. A crunchy breadcrumb-Parmesan coating surrounds a melty center—perfect for parties, game day, or an easy snack with warm marinara for dipping.
Ingredients
- 10 oz cheese tortellini (refrigerated or cooked/cooled if frozen)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten with 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- olive oil spray
- 1 cup marinara sauce, warmed (for dipping)
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package directions just until al dente. Drain well and spread on a sheet pan to cool for 3–5 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly mist the basket with olive oil spray.
- Set up a dredging station: Bowl 1 with flour; Bowl 2 with beaten eggs and milk; Bowl 3 with breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt.
- Working in batches, dust tortellini in flour, tap off excess, dip in egg, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently so crumbs adhere.
- Arrange coated tortellini in a single layer in the air fryer basket with a little space between pieces; mist lightly with olive oil spray.
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the coating is deep golden and crisp.
- Serve hot with warmed marinara for dipping. Cook remaining batches the same way; keep finished bites on a wire rack in a 250°F oven if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 480mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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