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.

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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.
- 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.
Ingredients You'll Need

- 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.
- 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 Air Fryer Tortellini

- 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.

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.

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.
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
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.
Ingredients
- 350 grams refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic podwer
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon 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 Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 357Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 601mgCarbohydrates: 43gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 14g
All nutritional data is an estimate.
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