Crispy Parmesan Roasted Tortellini Bites
	
		Crispy Parmesan Roasted Tortellini Bites are a crunchy, cheesy appetizer or snack made with cheese-filled tortellini, coated in Parmesan and breadcrumbs, then baked or air-fried to golden perfection.
	 
	
		
							- Author: Mariem
 
							- Prep Time: 15 mins
 
							- Cook Time: 15 mins
 
							- Total Time: 30 mins
 
							- Yield: 4 servings 1x
 
							- Category: Appetizer
 
							- Method: Baking/Air-Frying
 
							- Cuisine: Italian-American
 
							- Diet: Vegetarian
 
					
	 
	
		
		
			
- 250g (9 oz) cheese tortellini (refrigerated or fresh)
 
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
 
- 2 large eggs, beaten
 
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
 
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
 
- 1 tsp garlic powder
 
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
 
- 1/4 tsp salt
 
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
 
- Cooking spray or olive oil (for baking or air-frying)
 
- Marinara sauce, for dipping
 
		 
	 
	
		
		
			
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) or preheat air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
 
- Cook tortellini in salted boiling water for 2–3 minutes (just until tender but not soft). Drain and let cool slightly.
 
- Set up a dredging station: place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a third.
 
- Dip each tortellini in flour, then egg, then breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture, pressing to coat well.
 
- Place coated tortellini on a baking sheet lined with parchment or in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil.
 
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or air-fry for 8–10 minutes, until golden and crispy.
 
- Serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.
 
		 
	 
	
		Notes
		
			
- Use meat or spinach tortellini for variety.
 
- Air fryer yields a crispier texture with less oil.
 
- Double the batch—they disappear fast!
 
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or air fryer to retain crispness.
 
		 
	 
	
		Nutrition
		
							- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
 
							- Calories: 310
 
							- Sugar: 2g
 
							- Sodium: 480mg
 
							- Fat: 14g
 
							- Saturated Fat: 5g
 
							- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
 
							- Trans Fat: 0g
 
							- Carbohydrates: 32g
 
							- Fiber: 2g
 
							- Protein: 13g
 
							- Cholesterol: 70mg
 
					
	 
	
		Keywords: crispy tortellini, parmesan tortellini bites, baked pasta snacks, tortellini appetizer, air fryer tortellini