Tia and David's Deep Fried Tortellini recipe

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Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated or fresh cheese tortellini
¼ cup bread crumbs
¼ cup cornflake crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
dried parsley, to taste
oil for deep frying
2 eggs, lightly beaten

Nutrition Info

419.4 calories
carbohydrate: 41.4 g
cholesterol: 94.7 mg
fat: 23.1 g
fiber: 2.2 g
protein: 13.2 g
saturatedFat: 5.7 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 365.6 mg
sugar: 2.6 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Cook tortellini according to package directions. Rinse under cool water, and allow to cool slightly.

  2. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine bread crumbs, cornflake crumbs, salt, pepper, and parsley.

  3. Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep skillet over medium heat. In small batches, dip the tortellini in egg, and place in resealable bag. Shake to coat, and set aside on a plate until the oil is hot.

  4. In batches, deep fry breaded tortellini until golden brown. Serve with tomato sauce for dipping.

Recipe Yield

6 servings

Recipe Note

My sister makes this delicious appetizer for many of our parties and family get togethers. They may be made ahead of time and warmed up on a pizza tray just before serving. Serve with tomato sauce for dipping.

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