Description
These Air-Fryer Tortellini Bites are crispy, cheesy, and incredibly addictive! Perfect as a quick appetizer, snack, or party bite—ready in minutes and deliciously golden without deep-frying. ✨
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (9–12 oz) cheese tortellini, cooked and drained
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray
- Marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In one bowl, whisk eggs. In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each cooked tortellini into the egg wash, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place coated tortellini in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray generously with olive oil.
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
💡 Tip: For an extra crispy finish, spray the tortellini lightly with oil again halfway through cooking. Works with spinach tortellini too!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8–10 bites
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: air fryer tortellini bites, crispy tortellini, party appetizer, easy snacks, air fryer recipes