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Air Fryer Tortellini Recipe

Cheese tortellini is coated in breadcrumbs and air fried for a dish that has a crunchy texture filled with gooey melty cheese. Serve this with a marinara or pesto dipping sauce for an easy snack or main dish.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time per Batch
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 306 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 9 ounces cheese tortellini dry or fresh *see note
  • 2/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/3 cup finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese
  • cooking spray

Instructions

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  1. Put a big pot of salted water on the stove and heat it to boiling. Add the tortellini and cook until al dente, about 4 minutes for dry or 2 minutes for fresh.
  2. Immediately drain them, so they don't continue to cook. Run cold water over them for a minute.
  3. Prepare three bowls for dipping. In the first bowl, add the cornstarch along with the garlic powder and onion powder. Stir to mix.
  4. In the second bowl, add the eggs and whisk.
  5. Then combine the panko, parmesan, and Italian seasoning in a medium bowl and stir.
  6. Add tortellini to the cornstarch mixture a handful at a time. Coat well.
  7. Transfer the coated tortellini to your egg mixture.
  8. Finally, put the egg-coated tortellini to your panko mixture. Coat them well in the breading.
  9. Preheat air fryer at 350 degrees F for 2 minutes.
  10. Put the tortellini in the air fryer basket, keeping them in a single layer. Spray them with cooking spray.
  11. Cook them at 350 for 10 minutes. Pull the basket out and flip them over or shake it halfway through the cooking time. They are done when they are golden brown and crispy.
  12. Serve with marinara sauce or pesto as a dipping sauce.

Notes

  • You can use frozen tortellini, but I find it a little trickier to get the timing right. The key is not overcooking the pasta in boiling water. Follow the recipe, but adjust the cooking time in the boiling water to half of what the package suggests.
  • Make sure not to overcook the pasta when you boil it. The tortellini should end up only partially cooked. 
  • Don't use commercial spray oil because it contains preservatives that can damage the nonstick finish. 
  • You can use frozen tortellini, but I find it a little trickier to get the timing right. The key is not overcooking the pasta in boiling water. Follow the recipe, but adjust the cooking time in the boiling water to half of what the package suggests.
  • Make sure not to overcook the pasta when you boil it. The tortellini should end up only partially cooked. 
  • Don't use commercial spray oil because it contains preservatives that can damage the nonstick finish. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 306kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 102mg (34%) Sodium 417mg (17%) Potassium 96mg (3%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 191IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 194mg (19%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 306

% Daily Value*

Calories 306kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 102mg 34%
Sodium 417mg 17%
Potassium 96mg 2%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 191IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 194mg 19%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.