Description
This Air Fryer Tortellini recipe delivers crispy, golden-brown cheese tortellini with a flavorful coating of olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Prepared quickly and effortlessly in the air fryer, it’s a perfect appetizer or snack that’s both delicious and easy to make in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and ensure all water is removed, which helps the oil and seasoning stick better.
- Season the Tortellini: Place the drained tortellini in a medium bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Stir thoroughly to coat each piece evenly.
- Add Spices and Cheese: Sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper, and ½ cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the tortellini. Mix until the tortellini are fully coated with the seasoning and cheese.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: If needed, preheat your air fryer to 360°F, following your owner’s manual instructions for preheating.
- Prepare the Air Fryer Basket: Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange Tortellini in Basket: Place the coated tortellini in a single layer inside the basket. For smaller air fryers, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Air Fry: Cook the tortellini at 360°F for 6 minutes. Shake the basket to redistribute, then cook for an additional 5 to 6 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer the cooked tortellini to a serving dish. Sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Rinsing the cooked tortellini with cold water is essential to stop the cooking process and ensure the seasoning sticks properly.
- Make sure the tortellini are spread out in a single layer in the air fryer basket for even cooking and crispiness.
- If you don’t have fresh Parmesan cheese, you can use pre-grated Parmesan, but fresh will give better flavor.
- Adjust air frying time slightly based on your air fryer’s model and size to avoid burning.
- This recipe is ideal for a quick snack or appetizer and pairs well with marinara or pesto dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
