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A pile of crispy, golden brown Fried Parmesan Tortellini Bites dusted with grated cheese, served in a small white bowl.

Fried Parmesan Tortellini Bites

Frying tortellini creates a crunchy exterior with a soft center. These bites are great for parties or as a simple snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Skillet or deep fryer
  • Paper towels

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz cheese tortellini cooked and cooled
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

For Serving

  • warm marinara for dipping
  • extra parmesan for topping

Instructions
 

  • Cook the tortellini until just al dente. Cool the tortellini completely to prevent them from breaking during coating and frying.
  • Set up your dredging stations: one bowl with flour, one bowl with the beaten eggs, and a third bowl with the breadcrumbs mixed with the grated parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
  • Coat each cooled tortellini first in flour, then dip it into the egg mixture, and finally press it into the breadcrumb-parmesan mixture until fully coated.
  • Fry the coated tortellini in hot oil at 180°C (356°F) until they are golden brown and crispy, which takes about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Remove the tortellini bites from the oil and drain them on paper towels. The final texture should be crunchy outside with a warm, cheesy center.
  • Serve the bites immediately with warm marinara sauce for dipping and a sprinkle of extra parmesan cheese.

Notes

By Grace Williams, contributor at Recipes by Betty.
Keyword Cookout Finger Foods, Easy Make Ahead Appetizers, Fried Parmesan Tortellini Bites, Italian Party Dishes