Fried Ravioli with Marinara
This popular appetizer is easier to make than you probably think. I use store-bought ravioli with Italian bread crumbs and a jar of marinara sauce. Whether you’re looking for a quick weekend snack for the family or you want a tasty appetizer for your next party, fried ravioli is a wonderful solution. I like to make these for an appetizer on Friday night. Everyone usually comes home hungry, but I’m not always able to get dinner on the table as quickly as I’d like. I fry up a batch or two of these and it keeps everyone satisfied until dinner reaches the table.
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Ingredients
- oil for frying
- 2 cups Italian style bread crumbs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 24 cheese ravioli, store-bought
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 jar marinara sauce, heated; for dipping
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Instructions
- Pour enough oil into a large frying pan or Dutch oven to reach a depth of 2 inches. Heat the oil to 325° F, over medium heat.
- While the oil is heating, put the bread crumbs and buttermilk in separate bowls. Dip a ravioli in the buttermilk to completely coat it. Let excess buttermilk drip back into the bowl. Next, dredge the ravioli in the Italian bread crumbs, shake off excess. Gently place the ravioli on a baking sheet; continue coating the rest of the ravioli.
- When the oil has reached 325° F, carefully fry the coated ravioli in batches until they are golden brown, about 3 minutes, turning occasionally. Use a slotted spoon to remove the ravioli; transfer to paper towels to drain. Continue working in batches until all the ravioli is fried.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the fried ravioli; serve with a bowl of warmed marinara sauce for dipping.
