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Crispy Air Fryer Tortellini Recipe

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This Crispy Air Fryer Tortellini recipe transforms refrigerated tortellini into a perfectly crispy and flavorful appetizer or snack. Tossed with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and Parmesan cheese, then air fried to golden perfection, these bite-sized treats are ready in just minutes and pair wonderfully with marinara sauce for dipping.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 9 ounces refrigerated tortellini (cheese or prosciutto)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Soften Tortellini: Place the refrigerated tortellini in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Let them soften for 3 minutes, then drain thoroughly.
  2. Season Tortellini: Return the drained tortellini to the bowl. Add olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and grated Parmesan. Gently toss with a spatula until the tortellini are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
  3. Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure a crispy finish.
  4. Prepare Air Fryer Basket: Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  5. Arrange Tortellini: Place the tortellini in a single layer inside the basket. You may need to cook them in batches to avoid overcrowding.
  6. Air Fry Tortellini: Cook the tortellini for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking or tossing them halfway through to achieve even crispiness.
  7. Keep Warm: If cooking in batches, transfer cooked tortellini to a warm oven set at 200 degrees Fahrenheit to keep them warm while finishing the rest.
  8. Serve: Once all batches are cooked, serve the crispy tortellini with your favorite marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • Using refrigerated tortellini is key as fresh or frozen varieties may require different cooking times.
  • Be careful not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even crisping.
  • You can swap garlic powder with fresh minced garlic for a stronger garlic flavor, but adjust cooking times accordingly.
  • Serve immediately for best texture; leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer for crispiness.
  • Marinara or a creamy dipping sauce pairs well with the crispy tortellini.

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