Air Fryer Crispy Tortellini Bites

Cheese tortellini coated in Parmesan breadcrumbs and air-fried until crisp, served with warm marinara for an easy vegetarian appetizer.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 18 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 12 oz cheese tortellini
• 1 large egg
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.333 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 serving cooking spray

Cooking instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the tortellini according to package directions until just tender, usually 3 to 5 minutes. Drain well and let excess moisture evaporate for 2 minutes. (about 7 min) — Boiling water
2. Whisk the egg in a shallow bowl. In a second shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. (about 2 min)
3. Dip each drained tortellini in the egg, then coat evenly in the breadcrumb mixture. Arrange in a single layer in the air-fryer basket and lightly coat with cooking spray. (about 5 min)
4. Air-fry at 390°F for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the coating is golden and crisp. (about 10 min) — 390°F
5. Warm the marinara in a small microwave-safe bowl for 60 to 90 seconds, stirring once, or until heated through. Serve with the crispy tortellini bites. (about 2 min) — Hot