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Ritz Fried Ravioli

Ritz Fried Ravioli is inspired by the mouthwatering appetizers served in Italian restaurants in New York City’s Little Italy neighborhood. With a light, crunchy Ritz cracker crust with grated parmesan, these Ritz Fried Ravioli will be a hit at your game day party.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 185 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

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 optional
  • chopped fresh parsley optional

Instructions

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  1. In a large frying pan, over medium heat, add the vegetable oil until it is about 2 inches deep. Heat to 325 degrees F.
  2. 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.
  3. Whisk together the egg and milk in a bowl.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Sprinkle the ravioli with remaining grated parmesan cheese and (optional) chopped parsley. Serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • If you substitute RITZ Garlic Butter Crackers you won't need to add garlic powder to the crumb mixture.

Nutrition Information

Calories 185kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 461mg (19%) Potassium 231mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 326IU (7%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 66mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 185

% Daily Value*

Calories 185kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 461mg 19%
Potassium 231mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 326IU 7%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 66mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.