Fried Tortellini

written by Little Bites | October 10, 2023

Ingredients

1 19 ounce package Frozen Cheese Tortellini
1 Egg, Beaten
1/2 cup Milk
2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 teaspoon Granulated Garlic
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
4 cups Oil, For frying
Marinara Sauce, Or ranch dressing, for dipping

Directions

Cook tortellini according to package directions and drain. Set aside.

Combine egg and milk in a small bowl.

Combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and salt into a zip top bag.

Dip several tortellini into egg mixture and toss into bag with bread crumb mixture. Shake to coat and set aside in a single layer. Repeat with remaining tortellini.

Add oil to a heavy saucepan and heat oil to 350 degrees.

Fry in small batches, turning to cook on both sides, about 1 minute. Remove to a paper towel lined tray to drain.

Serve immediately with marinara or ranch dressing.