Inspired by the mouthwatering appetizers served in Italian restaurants in New York City’s Little Italy neighborhood, these cheese ravioli with a light, crunchy RITZ cracker crust and grated parmesan cheese will be a hit at any party. Serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping for a delicious, quick and easy appetizer.
Original recipe makes 24 ravioli
Ingredients
3 cups vegetable oil for frying
20 RITZ Crackers
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons milk
1 egg
1 (12 ounce) package large refrigerated cheese ravioli (about 24)
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 1/2 cups warm marinara sauce for dipping
Chopped fresh parsley
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PREP
15 mins
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COOK
10 mins
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READY IN
25 mins
Directions
- In a large frying pan, over medium heat, add the vegetable oil until it is about 2 inches deep. Heat to 325 degrees F.
- While the oil is heating, place the RITZ Crackers in a food processor and pulse until the crackers are crushed into fine crumbs. Pour the crumbs into a shallow dish. Add the garlic powder, pepper, Italian seasoning and 2 tablespoons of the parmesan cheese. Stir until all spices are evenly distributed.
- Whisk together the egg and milk in a bowl.
- Dip each ravioli in the egg mixture, then into the RITZ cracker crumbs. Be sure each ravioli is evenly coated with cracker crumbs. Shake off any excess.
- Once the oil is hot enough, add small batches of the RITZ cracker-coated ravioli into the oil. Fry for approximately 1 minute on each side. Watch closely so they do not burn; they cook quickly. When ravioli are golden brown on each side, remove from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Sprinkle the ravioli with remaining grated parmesan cheese and (optional) chopped parsley. Serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
Calories: 647 kcal
Carbohydrates: 19.7 g
Cholesterol: 31 mg
Fat: 61.5 g
Fiber: 1.4 g
Protein: 6 g
Sodium: 362 mg