Air Fryer Tortellini (Printable View)

Golden, cheesy tortellini turned crispy in the air fryer with a savory Parmesan breadcrumb coating.

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 10 oz refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini

02 - 2 large eggs

03 - 1/4 cup milk

04 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

06 - 1 tsp Italian seasoning

07 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder

08 - 1/4 tsp salt

09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

10 - 1 cup marinara sauce, warmed

11 - Fresh basil leaves

01 - Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.

02 - If using frozen tortellini, cook according to package directions until just tender; drain and pat dry thoroughly.

03 - Whisk together eggs and milk in a shallow bowl until well combined.

04 - Combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl.

05 - Dip each tortellini in the egg mixture, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure adherence.

06 - Place coated tortellini in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.

07 - Lightly spray tortellini with olive oil spray for optimal crispiness.

08 - Air fry for 7 to 9 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until golden brown and crispy.

09 - Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce and fresh basil leaves if desired.

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The air fryer creates restaurant quality crisp without the mess and guilt of deep frying
These disappear faster than any other appetizer I have ever served
You can prep everything in advance and air fry just before people arrive

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Crowding the basket is the fastest way to end up with soggy spots instead of consistent crunch
That olive oil spray is not optional, it is what creates the golden color and prevents the coating from drying out

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A pinch of red pepper flakes in the breadcrumb mix adds subtle heat that balances the rich cheese
Work in small batches rather than trying to coat all the tortellini at once for the best coverage