Air Fryer Parmesan Garlic Tortellini Recipe
This crispy Air Fryer Tortellini recipe transforms refrigerated cheese tortellini into a golden, flavorful appetizer or snack. Coated with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese, then air fried to crispy perfection, this dish is quick, easy, and perfect for a tasty bite or side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 9 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- ¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (divided: ½ cup and ¼ cup)
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini: Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add the cheese tortellini and cook for 4 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water thoroughly to remove moisture, ensuring the oil and seasonings will stick.
- Coat with olive oil: Place the drained tortellini in a medium bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Stir well to completely coat each piece.
- Add seasonings and parmesan: Sprinkle the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper, and ½ cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese over the tortellini. Stir until well combined and evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer: If your model requires preheating, warm the air fryer to 360°F, following your owner’s manual instructions.
- Prepare the air fryer basket: Spray the basket with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange tortellini in basket: Spread the coated tortellini in a single layer in the basket. If your air fryer is small, work in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Air fry the tortellini: Cook for 6 minutes, then shake the basket gently to toss. Continue cooking another 5 to 6 minutes or until the tortellini are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Transfer the crispy tortellini to a serving dish. Sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup grated parmesan and chopped fresh parsley for garnish and extra flavor.
Notes
- Ensure tortellini is completely drained and dry before coating to achieve crispiness.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary for even cooking.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust air frying time slightly based on your air fryer model and tortellini brand.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer to maintain crispiness.
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