Perfect for a crunchy snack or as a simple appetizer, this air fryer tortellini recipe is quick, easy, and oh so tasty! Seasoned cheese-filled tortellini coated in parmesan before air fried until perfectly golden and crunchy, this will be your new favorite air fryer recipe.

If you're looking for a simple appetizer or snack, this air fryer tortellini is just what you need! Whether it's for game day or a regular weekday, this crispy air fryer cheese tortellini is great for any occasion.

Overhead view of a platter of air fryer tortellini with a small bowl of marinara sauce.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

I love how crunchy these air fryer tortellini are. Paired with the delightful cheesy center? That's a keeper. The pasta crisps up wonderfully in the air fryer. It's like deep fried but with much less oil.
You can easily change up this air fryer recipe. I love making this with three cheese tortellini, but you can also find other flavors such as spinach and ricotta, roasted garlic and cheese, etc.
It is beyond easy to make. Simply toss together the tortellini with seasoning and air fry.
This is both a kid-favorite and an adult favorite! They're a great afterschool snack and can also double as a game-day snack. Serve it with some with marinara or pizza sauce for an irresistible bite.

Ingredients You'll Need

Ingredients needed to make air fryer tortellini.

tortellini — I use cheese-filled refrigerated tortellini. I have not tried making this with dried tortellini. Feel free to switch it up with different fillings!
oil — I use olive oil to help the seasoning and parmesan stick to the tortellini. You can use any neutral oil of your choice such as avocado oil.
seasoning — feel free to play around with the seasoning! I use salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
parmesan — parmesan adds a wonderful savory and nutty flavor to the tortellini. It also coats the tortellini and comes out so deliciously crunchy.

How To Make Crispy Air Fryer Tortellini

Set of two photos showing oil added to a bowl of tortellini and tossed to coat.

To a large mixing bowl, add the tortellini and oil. Toss to coat.

Set of two photos showing seasoning and parmesan added to the bowl and tossed to combine.

Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and parmesan to the tortellini.
Toss well to combine.

Set of two photos showing seasoned tortellini added to an air fryer basket in a single layer and then air fried.

Transfer the seasoned tortellini to an air fryer basket, ensuring they're in a single layer.
Air fry the tortellini for 9 to 10 minutes at 350F, shaking the basket at the halfway mark.
When done, serve with more parmesan shaved on top, marinara, and basil, if desired.

Close up view of air fryer tortellini with shaved parmesan and basil ribbons.

Tips and Notes

Use them as you would with croutons on salads!
If you prefer the pasta to be a little softer, you can parboil the tortellini first for a few minutes. Just be sure to fully pat dry the tortellini with paper towels before coating and seasoning.
I love serving these air fryer tortellini bites with marinara sauce but they're also great with pesto sauce, ranch, and aioli.

An air fryer tortellini dipped into a bowl of marinara sauce.

How do I store leftovers?

It's best to enjoy this air fryer tortellini recipe straight out of the air fryer. However, you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

How do I reheat leftovers?

I reheat these in the air fryer! I reheat them for 3 to 5 minutes until it is warm and crispy again at 350F. I like to add more parmesan on top when I do this, because why not??

Recipe

Air Fryer Tortellini

5 from 2 votes

Print Pin Rate

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Servings: servings

Equipment

COSORI Air Fryer 5.8QT

Ingredients

350 grams refrigerated cheese tortellini
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ cup parmesan, and extra for garnish

Instructions

To a large mixing bowl, add the tortellini and oil. Toss to coat.
Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and parmesan to the tortellini. Toss well to combine.
Transfer the seasoned tortellini to an air fryer basket, ensuring they're in a single layer.
Air fry the tortellini for 9 to 10 minutes at 350F, shaking the basket at the halfway mark.
When done, serve with more parmesan shaved on top, marinara, and basil, if desired.

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Nutrition

Course: Air Fryer

Cuisine: American

Author: Carmy

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