Ingredients
9ozcheese tortellini,1 package, uncooked
oil,for frying
1½cupspanko bread crumbs
⅓cupflour
½tspgarlic powder
salt and pepper
4eggs
2tbspflour
¼cupmilk
⅓cupbutter,melted
⅔cuphot sauce,like Frank’s Red Hot
blue cheese,or feta cheese for garnish, optional
Preparation
Preheat the deep fryer or oil to 350 degrees F.
Mix the panko bread crumbs, flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large Ziploc bag.
Whisk together the eggs, flour, and milk, then place them in a separate Ziploc bag.
Toss the tortellini in small batches with the egg mixture.
Remove the tortellini, letting any excess egg drip off.
Reserve the egg mixture.
Add the tortellini in small batches to the breading mixture and shake gently to coat.
Continue until all tortellini is coated with breading.
Once coated, repeat the breading process using the reserved egg mixture and tossing the tortellini a second time with the breadcrumbs.
Fry the tortellini in preheated oil in small batches for 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp and browned.
Head the melted butter and hot sauce.
Mix until well combined.
Toss with the hot tortellini.
Serve with the sauce and blue cheese, and enjoy!
