Cheesy and Crispy Air Fryer Tortellini 

Try this air fryer tortellini recipe when you're craving something both cheesy and crunchy but don’t feel like fussing in the kitchen. In just about 25 minutes, you’ll whip up a snack or appetizer using store-bought cheese tortellini that gets coated in a simple, flavorful batter and air-fried to golden perfection. Whether you’re entertaining friends or need a quick bite, this recipe delivers crispy, hot, cheesy goodness with minimal effort—and pairs beautifully with your favorite dipping sauce. 

Ingredients

• 9 ounces dried cheese tortellini
  
  

• 3 large eggs
  
  

• 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
  
  

• ⅔ cup cornstarch
  
  

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  
  

• 1 teaspoon onion powder
  
  

• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  
  

• ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese
  
  

• Cooking spray 

Directions

1. Cook the cheese tortellini in boiling water for about 4 minutes, until al dente, then drain and blot dry.
   
   

2. In one bowl, whisk together cornstarch, garlic powder, and onion powder.
   
   

3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.
   
   

4. In a third bowl, mix together panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
   
   

5. Coat each tortellini piece first in the cornstarch mix, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
   
   

6. Place coated tortellini in a single layer in the air fryer basket and spray lightly with cooking spray.
   
   

7. Air-fry at 350 °F for 10 minutes per batch, shaking the basket every 3 minutes for even crisping.
   
   

Nutrients

Yield: 6 servings • Serving Size: approximately 1 portion
Amount per serving:
Calories: 266
Total Fat: 16 g (Saturated: 9 g, Trans Fat: 0 g, Unsaturated: 5 g)
Cholesterol: 48 mg
Sodium: 999 mg
Carbohydrates: 14 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 1 g)
Protein: 17 g