Sunday, November 10, 2019
These Fried Tortellini Bites are surrounded by a crispy Parmesan Crust and make a fantastic appetizer with some warm marinara sauce for dipping! Plus, instructions for baking them. These Fried Tortellini Bites are surrounded by a crispy Parmesan Crust and make a fantastic appetizer with some warm marinara sauce for dipping!
Prep Time: 30 MINS
Cook Time:15 MINS
Total Time: 45 MINS
Course : APPETIZER
Cuisine : ITALIAN
Ingredients
- 9 oz. refrigerated three cheese tortellini see notes for my preferred brand
- 48 oz. Canola oil (6 cups)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
- 2 teaspoons parsley finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup marinara sauce
- Mix together the panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, parsley, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook the tortellini until it’s 1 minute before it’s al-dente. Drain, and coat generously with flour.
- Dip each tortellini into the beaten eggs, and then into the panko mixture.
- Heat the oil in a dutch oven to 375 degrees. You may not need to use all of the canola oil but ensure that the tortellini is covered by an inch or two.
- If you’re unsure if the oil is the right temperature, put a test piece of tortellini in the oil and ensure that it begins to fry almost immediately, but not too intensely. Cook the tortellini pieces for about 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown. You may have to do this in batches.
- Place on a paper towel, pat dry, and serve with warm marinara sauce!
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