Take your favorite pasta to the next level with our super simple Air Fryer Parmesan Fried Tortellini recipe! This quick, easy-to-follow recipe is guaranteed to satisfy any appetite!
Recipe Overview
My family absolutely loves the simplicity of this recipe, and what is there not to like about that? Tender cooked tortellini with a cheese crust. Perfect for any palate!
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list of ingredients
- Cheese tortellini – The star of the show! Any brand of fresh tortellini will work here.
- Cornstarch – Cornstarch acts as a thickener for sauces and a crispy breading for meat and vegetables.
- Eggs – You’ll need three large eggs for this recipe. The eggs help the bread stick to the tortellini.
- Panko breadcrumbs – Any type of breadcrumbs can be used, including plain or panko style. You can use Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs if you want more flavor. These are delicious any way you make them!
- Italian seasoning – This blend of herbs is delicious!
- Garlic powder – This common seasoning adds lots of warm, savory flavor to our breading.
- Onion powder – Continuing the work that the garlic powder does, onion powder adds a sweet and savory flavor note.
- Parmesan cheese – Don’t skip the Parmesan! We can’t have Air Fryer Parmesan Fried Tortellini without it!
- Cooking spray – Just a little! This helps the coating to crisp up and gives a lovely golden brown color.
How to serve
Air Fryer Parmesan Fried Tortellini works as a meal by itself, but also plays very well with others! Try some chicken wings if you are if you need to feed a crowd!
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storing leftovers
If stored correctly in an airtight container, your leftovers can be kept in the fridge for up to 5 days!
Recipe Tips
Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the “Air Fry” function.
Pro Tip: Check your food as it cooks. Each air fryer runs a bit differently. Sometimes airfrying is a trial and error process. Check your food as it cooks to learn your air fryer better! When cooking a new recipe or food items be sure to check your food often to help avoid over/under cooking.
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Air Fryer Parmesan Fried Tortellini
Ingredients
- 9 Oz Cheese Tortellini Dry
- ⅔ Cup Cornstarch
- 3 Eggs Large
- 1 ½ Cups Panko Breadcrumbs
- 2 Tbs Italian Seasoning
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Tsp Onion Powder
- ⅓ Cup Parmesan Cheese Finely grated
Instructions
- Boil your tortellini until al dente, about 4 minutes. Immediately drain so it doesn’t continue to cook. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add your cornstarch to a medium sized bowl with garlic and onion seasoning. Add tortellini to the cornstarch mixture a handful at a time. Coat well.
- Add your eggs to a medium sized bowl. Whisk. Transfer your coated tortellini to your egg mixture. Coat well.
- In a medium sized bowl, mix together panko, parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Transfer your egg coated tortellini to your panko mixture. Coat well.
- In a medium sized bowl, mix together panko, parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Transfer your egg coated tortellini to your panko mixture. Coat well.
- Transfer your tortellini to the air fryer. Coat with cooking spray, fill the basket but just one layer.
- Cook on 350ºF/176ºC for 10 minutes, shake basket every 3 minutes.
