Italian Fried Tortellini

How about some Italian Fried Tortellini? No fryer required? Yes, please! It’s easier than you think to get some crispy tortellini, plus they can be made ahead of time!

First, cook tortellini as directed on package, drain and let cool. I add a few ice cubes to my strainer to speed up the process if I am short on time.

Like I said, no fryer required, just get a few things prepped and off you go! So, first we need to setup our assembly line. In a medium bowl, add an egg, grated cheese (I used Parmesan), garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and whisk them together.

I like to start with one egg and then whisk in another if and when I run out to not waste eggs.

In a shallow dish, add Italian breadcrumbs.

Set aside another shallow dish or plate lined with a few paper towels to place the tortellini on when they are done frying.

Set up your assembly line. Note, you can prep and bread the tortellini ahead of time and fry later. You can also fry now and reheat in the oven later!

In a large frying pan, pour in just enough olive oil to cover the bottom of pan. It does not have to deep, its just enough to cook one side of the tortellini and flip to cook the other side.

Thinly slice a couple of garlic cloves and place in the oil.

Heat the pan on medium, you may need to turn down to medium-low once you are cooking so you don’t burn the tortellini. Ok, let’s start the breading, toss some tortellini into the egg mixture.

Toss to coat.

Then transfer to the breadcrumbs.

Then toss to coat again.

Now place in pan.

Cook until lightly golden on one side and then flip.

When the other side is golden, transfer to paper towel and repeat the process until all the tortellini are fried.

Serve immediately with a side of tomato sauce or you can cool and store in airtight in refrigerator. When you are ready to serve, reheat on parchment lined cookie sheet at 350 for about 5 – 10 minutes or until crispy and warm.

Need a quick dipping sauce try my Simple Tomato Sauce!

Enjoy!