Tia and David’s Deep-Fried Tortellini

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated or fresh cheese tortellini
• 0.25 cup bread crumbs
• 0.25 cup cornflake crumbs
• salt and pepper to taste
• dried parsley, to taste
• oil for deep frying
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps

1. Cook tortellini according to package directions. Rinse under cool water and allow to cool slightly.
2. Combine bread crumbs, cornflake crumbs, salt, pepper, and parsley in a large resealable plastic bag.
3. Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep skillet over medium heat.
4. Dip tortellini in egg and place in resealable bag in small batches. Shake to coat and set aside on a plate until the oil is hot.
5. Deep-fry breaded tortellini in batches until golden brown.