Deep-Fried Ravioli

homemade or store-bought Ravioli - fresh or frozen, if frozen, thaw before using

oil for frying

1

cup

buttermilk

2

eggs

1/2

cup

flour

1 1/2

cup

seasoned bread crumbs

grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

1

Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Then cook the ravioli for about 2-3 minutes at most ( don't over cook ). Then remove them to a pan of cold water to stop the cooking process.

2

Remove from water, place on a rack to let them drain and dry off.

3

Whisk buttermilk and eggs together in a bowl.

4

Put flour in a small bowl

5

Put breadcrumbs into a bowl

6

Heat oil in a Dutchoven or deep fryer to 360°

7

Gently roll the Ravioli in the flour to give them a light coating

8

Now place the flour coated Ravioli in the milk and egg wash. Remove them with a slotted spoon and let the excess drain off.

9

Now place the Ravioli in the breadcrumbs and give them a good even coating of the breadcrumbs.

10

Now put the Ravioli in the hot oil and cook for 3 to 4 minutes ( roll them over half way through for even frying and color ) or til golden brown.

11

Remove the Ravioli when done frying and put them on a cookie sheet lined with paper towels.

12

While the Ravioli is on the cookie sheet and hot, sprinkle them with the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

Tips

I like to serve these with a warm marinara sauce.

If you are making your own Ravioli, you can use any filling you like, so be creative.

I also make these for a dessert treat using pie filling or fruit preserves for the filling, Panko crumbs, and dust them with powdered sugar with nutmeg mixed in. I make a sweetened cream cheese sauce for dipping these.