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