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A round plate filled with golden air fryer tortellini garnished with parsley and Parmesan, accompanied by a bowl of marinara sauce, with additional parsley leaves on the side.
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Air Fryer Tortellini

Air fryer tortellini is a quick and easy recipe that transforms cheese tortellini into crispy, golden bites coated in parmesan cheese and flavorful seasonings. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, it’s ready in just 25 minutes and pairs well with your favorite dipping sauces.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer Tortellini Recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 354kcal

Ingredients

  • 9 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • ¾ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated (divide ½ cup and ¼ cup)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add the cheese tortellini and cook for 4 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. It’s important that all the water has drained from the tortellini in order for the oil, spices and parmesan to stick to the tortellini.
  • Add the drained tortellini to a medium size bowl, and drizzle with olive oil. Stir to completely coat.
  • Sprinkle the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, fresh cracked pepper and ½ cup of the freshly grated parmesan. Stir until the tortellini is completely coated with the seasoning and grated parmesan.
  • If your air fryer requires it, preheat the 360°F. Always check your owner’s manual for instructions for preheating
  • Spray the basket with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Arrange the coated tortellini in a single layer in the prepared basket. If you have a smaller air fryer, you will need to bake the tortellini in batches.
  • Air fry for 6 minutes, shake the tortellini, and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Transfer the air fryer tortellini to a serving dish. Sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup grated parmesan and chopped fresh parsley.

Notes

  • Tri-color cheese tortellini, cheese and spinach or chicken and mozzarella make a great substitute for the plain cheese tortellini.
  • You can substitute frozen cheese tortellini for the fresh, but it may not have the same texture as the fresh.
  • For a spicy alternative, add ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the oil and seasoning before cooking in the air fryer.

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 1014mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 322mg | Iron: 2mg