When we first saw these festive air fryer tortelloni popping up on social media, we honestly couldn’t believe our eyes. They looked like intricate, gourmet pastries straight from a bakery, but the secret behind them is actually a brilliant, time-saving hack. Inspired by the latest trend sweeping through Instagram, this recipe transforms a simple sheet of puff pastry into golden, crispy parcels filled with savory sausage and melting stracchino cheese.
It is the ultimate holiday cheat code: you get that irresistible crunch on the outside and a warm, gooey center, all without the mess of deep frying or the hassle of making fresh pasta dough. Whether you need a show-stopping starter for Christmas lunch or a quick bite for drinks with friends, these savory bites are guaranteed to disappear the second they hit the table.
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Air Fryer Holiday Tortelloni
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Cook the sausage in a skillet with a little olive oil for 5–6 minutes, turning often until fully cooked.
- Transfer to paper towels to drain, then crumble using a fork.
- Cut the puff pastry into 12 equal squares.
- Place stracchino, sausage, and rosemary in the center of each square.
- Moisten edges, fold into triangles, seal well, then shape into tortelloni by joining the two base corners and folding the tip back.
- Arrange in the air fryer, brush with olive oil, and cook at 180°C (356°F) for 15 minutes, checking halfway.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 1 day in an airtight container and reheat in the air fryer at 160°C (320°F).
Extra Tips
A light brushing of oil helps the puff pastry brown evenly in the air fryer.
For a stronger aromatic profile, add a small pinch of dried fennel seeds to the sausage once crumbled.
Serve with a mild dipping sauce such as a mascarpone-rosemary cream or a light tomato reduction to balance the richness.
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