Air-Fried Spicy Tortellini

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Air-Fried Spicy Tortellini

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Recipe Data

8
Servings
35min
Prep
35min
Total

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    Description

    Panko-crusted cheese-filled pasta shines in this lower fat version of fried tortellini.

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    Servings and Ingredients

    Ingredients
    Serves 8
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    1 (9-oz.) pkg. Hy-Vee refrigerated cheese tortellini
    ½ c. Hy-Vee all-purpose flour
    1 tbsp. Hy-Vee crushed red pepper
    1 tsp. Hy-Vee salt, plus additional to taste
    2 Hy-Vee large eggs
    ½ c. water
    1 c. Hy-Vee Italian seasoned panko bread crumbs
    ¼ c. Soirée shredded three cheese blend
    1 tsp. Hy-Vee garlic powder
    Gustare Vita spicy marinara pasta sauce, warmed; for serving
    Fresh basil, for garnish

    Things To Grab

    • Hy-Vee nonstick cooking spray
    • Air fryer
    • 3 shallow bowl
    • Baking sheet
    • Whisk

    Directions

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      Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees according to manufacturer’s instructions.

    2. Meanwhile, cook tortellini in salted boiling water according to pkg. directions. Drain and set aside.

    3. Combine flour, crushed red pepper and 1 tsp. salt in a shallow bowl. Whisk together eggs and water in another shallow bowl. Combine bread crumbs, cheese blend and garlic powder in a third shallow bowl.

    4. Dip tortellini, a few at a time, in flour mixture to coat; shake off excess. Then dip in egg mixture and coat with bread crumb mixture. Place on a baking sheet.

    5. Spray air fryer basket with nonstick spray. Working in batches, place one layer of tortellini into basket; spray tortellini with nonstick spray. Air-fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden and crisp, turning and shaking occasionally. Season to taste with additional salt.

    6. Serve tortellini with pasta sauce. Garnish with basil, if desired.

    Nutrition facts

    Servings

    190 Calories per serving

    Amounts Per Serving

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 570mg
    • Total Carbohydrates: 26g
    • Protein: 9g

    Daily Values

    0%
    Iron 6%
    0%
    Calcium 6%
    0%
    Vitamin D 0%
    0%
    Potassium 2%