Description

These crispy air fryer tortellini bites are a quick and addictive snack or dinner, featuring cheese tortellini coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and Parmesan, then air fried to golden perfection. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or a fast weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Scale

10 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini (about 2 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg (optional)
Salt & pepper, to taste
Cooking spray (olive oil preferred)

Instructions

Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions (about 4 minutes, until they float). Drain and let cool for 1 minute.
In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, whisk the egg (if using). Toss cooled tortellini with olive oil.
Dip each tortellini in egg (if using), then roll in breadcrumb mixture until fully coated. Lay out on a plate or baking sheet.
Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Spray basket lightly with cooking spray.
Place coated tortellini in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 7-9 minutes, shaking basket halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
Remove with tongs and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce (marinara, pesto, ranch, etc.).

Notes

For extra crunch, use the egg dip. Make sure tortellini are cooled and dry before breading. Don’t crowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if needed. Gluten-free and vegan adaptations are possible. Serve hot and fresh for best texture. Leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer or used as croutons.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 8-10 bites
Calories: 220
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 420
Fat: 9
Saturated Fat: 2.5
Carbohydrates: 26
Fiber: 2
Protein: 8

Keywords: air fryer, tortellini, snack, appetizer, crispy, cheese, easy, party food, vegetarian option