Air Fryer Tortellini (Printable)
Golden, parmesan-crusted tortellini bites that cook up perfectly crispy in your air fryer. Ideal for appetizers or snacking.
# What You'll Need:
→ Tortellini
01 - 14 oz refrigerated or frozen cheese or spinach tortellini
→ Breading
02 - ½ cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 2 tablespoons milk
05 - 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
06 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ For Serving
11 - 1 cup marinara sauce, warmed
12 - Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
02 - If using frozen tortellini, cook according to package instructions; drain and let cool slightly.
03 - Arrange three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs and milk, and one with breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, herbs, salt, and pepper mixed together.
04 - Dredge each tortellini in flour, dip in egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture.
05 - Place breaded tortellini in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray lightly with cooking oil.
06 - Air fry for 8–10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until golden brown and crispy.
07 - Serve hot with warm marinara sauce and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- The air fryer gives you that perfect fried crunch without the mess of hot oil
- These disappear faster than you can make them, so consider doubling the batch
02 -
- Overcrowding the basket leads to soggy spots, so work in batches if needed
- The temperature drops when you add the tortellini, so dont be tempted to increase the heat
03 -
- Use one hand for wet ingredients and one for dry to keep your fingers from getting completely coated in breading
- Let the breaded tortellini rest for 5 minutes before air frying, this helps the coating adhere better