Parmesan Fried Tortellini (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup panko breadcrumbs
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2 eggs, large
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1 package fresh tortellini (about 9 oz)
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
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Olive oil for frying
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Salt for seasoning
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Chopped parsley for topping
# Instructions:
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Fill a big pot with salty water and get it boiling. Toss in the tortellini and cook it as the package says, typically 2-3 minutes or till they float. Drain them and let them cool a bit.
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In a flat bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and pepper.
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Put flour into one flat bowl. Beat the eggs in another flat bowl.
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First dust a tortellini with flour, then dip it in the eggs, and roll it in the breadcrumb mixture till covered.
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Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat until it’s hot and ready.
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Cook the coated tortellini in the pan in small batches. Fry for around 2-3 minutes per side until crispy and golden.
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Take the fried tortellini out and lay them on a plate lined with paper towels to soak up the oil. Sprinkle salt and parsley on top.
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Serve hot with some marinara sauce or any dip you like.
# Notes:
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Tortellini will taste best when eaten hot while still crispy.