Air Fryer Parmesan Garlic Tortellini Recipe
This Air Fryer Tortellini recipe transforms simple refrigerated cheese tortellini into a crispy, golden snack or appetizer with the perfect blend of garlic, Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese. Using an air fryer keeps the tortellini light and crunchy without the need for deep frying, making it an easy, delicious treat ready in under 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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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 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 remove moisture, ensuring the oil and seasonings adhere properly.
- Coat with Olive Oil: Transfer the drained tortellini to a medium bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Stir gently to ensure all pieces are thoroughly coated with the oil.
- Season Tortellini: Sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, cracked black pepper, and ½ cup of the grated parmesan cheese over the oiled tortellini. Stir well until each piece is evenly coated with the seasonings and cheese.
- Preheat Air Fryer: If your air fryer requires preheating, preheat it to 360°F according to manufacturer instructions.
- Prepare Air Fryer Basket: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange Tortellini: Place the seasoned tortellini in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Work in batches if your air fryer is small to ensure even cooking.
- Air Fry Tortellini: Cook the tortellini at 360°F for 6 minutes. Shake the basket to toss the tortellini, then cook for an additional 5 to 6 minutes until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer the cooked tortellini to a serving dish. Sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup grated parmesan and fresh chopped parsley for a burst of flavor and color.
Notes
- Ensure tortellini is well-drained after boiling for the best crispiness when air frying.
- You can adjust seasoning quantities to taste, especially the salt and pepper.
- If your air fryer basket is small, cook the tortellini in batches to avoid overcrowding, which would reduce crispiness.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for better flavor compared to pre-grated versions.
- This dish makes a great appetizer, snack, or side dish and pairs well with marinara sauce for dipping.
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