Crispy Tortellini Party Bites (Print Version)

Cheese tortellini coated in a savory, crispy breadcrumb mixture and baked or fried until golden brown. Served with dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

# Ingredients:

Main Ingredients

01 - 1 (9-ounce) package cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)

02 - ½ cup all-purpose flour

03 - 2 large eggs

For the Coating

04 - 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs

05 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

07 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

08 - ½ teaspoon salt

09 - ½ teaspoon black pepper

10 - ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)

For Cooking and Serving

11 - Cooking spray or vegetable oil (for frying or baking)

12 - Marinara sauce or ranch dressing (for dipping)

# Instructions:

01 - Boil salted water and cook tortellini according to package instructions (2-3 minutes). Drain and pat dry

02 - Place flour in one bowl, whisk eggs in second bowl, and mix breadcrumbs with Parmesan and seasonings in third bowl

03 - Dredge each tortellini in flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mixture. Press gently to help coating stick

04 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange tortellini on parchment-lined baking sheet, spray with cooking spray. Bake 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway

05 - Heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F in a deep skillet. Fry tortellini in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden. Drain on paper towels

06 - Serve hot with marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or your favorite dip

# Notes:

01 - Can be made with any flavor of tortellini

02 - Baking is healthier, frying is crispier

03 - Best served immediately while hot and crispy

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