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Air Fryer Crispy Tortellini

Give this air fryer crispy tortellini recipe a try. A breaded and air fried tortellini that is crispy, crunchy, and cheesy. Pair with your favorite dipping sauce and dive in.
Course Appetizers and Snacks
Cuisine Italia
Keyword air fried tortellini, air fryer crispy tortellini, air fryer pasta, air fryer pasta recipe, air fryer tortellini, baked tortellini, fried appetizers, fried tortellini, frozen tortellini, how to cook frozen tortellini, how to cook tortellini, tortellini, tortellini appetizer
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 263kcal
Author Kelsey

Ingredients

  • 1 - 9 ounce package cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 2 large eggs
  • Oil for spritzing
  • Marinara - optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 350 degrees. Mix up your eggs in a bowl creating a nice mix that is well incorporated.
  • In another bowl place the seasoned bread crumbs and set aside.
  • Take your fresh tortellini and begin dredging. If tortellini is frozen, then cook as directed on package till al dente. Then strain and dry well.
  • Dip each tortellini in the egg, then roll in breadcrumbs. Place in a single layer in air fryer.
  • Spritz the tortellini with oil, and then cook for 5-6 minutes. Flip over, and spritz with oil again, and finish cooking.
  • Depending on air fryer and size of tortellini it will take another 6-9 minutes to cook. You want the outside to be nice and golden.
  • Remove the air fryer crispy tortellini and eat with marinara sauce or plain. These fried tortellini are great for serving as a snack, appetizer, or dinner.

Notes

Tortellini - any flavor or brand of tortellini works for this recipe. We used a cheese tortellini.
Breadcrumbs - I used seasoned breadcrumbs but you can swap with plain and add your own seasonings to make your own flavor. You can also use panko breadcrumbs if you prefer.
Single layer - Make sure to cook your pasta in a single layer or it will give you an uneven cook.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 560mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g