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🌀 Air Fryer Crispy Tortellini – The Ultimate Pasta Snack

These air fryer crispy tortellini are golden, cheesy bites of perfection. They’re the ultimate  snack or appetizer—ideal for parties, lunchboxes, or your next movie night!

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 package cheese-filled tortellini (fresh, frozen, or shelf-stable)
  • 1 egg (or aquafaba for vegan option)
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan or nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Olive oil spray
  • Optional: garlic powder, Italian herbs, chili flakes

Instructions

  1. Boil tortellini if using dry or shelf-stable (2–3 mins). Drain and pat dry.
  2. In one bowl, beat egg. In another, mix breadcrumbs, parmesan, and seasonings.
  3. Dip tortellini in egg, then coat in breadcrumb mix.
  4. Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  5. Spray air fryer basket, add coated tortellini in a single layer.
  6. Air fry for 8–10 mins, flipping halfway and spraying again for crispness.
  7. Serve hot with marinara, pesto, or yogurt dip.
  • Author: Tom
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Snacks, Appetizers, Party Food
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: Italian-inspired, Fusion
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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