Cheesy Tortellini Tapas with Spicy Ranch Dip

Simple Savory, Spicy Cheesy Tortellini Tapas with Spicy Ranch Dip. A great appetizer, snack or even a meal!

Course Appetizers, Snacks and Small Bite Recipes

Cuisine American

Keyword easy appetizers, easy snack recipes

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Chill Sauce 1

Total Time 1 25

Servings servings

Calories 961kcal

9 ounces cheese tortellini
2 cups Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing divided*
1 Tablespoon cracked black pepper divided*
2 large eggs
2 cups dry breadcrumbs I used Garlic Herb Bread Crumbs from Progresso but any flavor or type will do.
¾ cup buffalo wing sauce
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 cups peanut oil for frying

Prepare tortellini according to package directions.
Drain and allow the tortellini to cool.
In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup of ranch dressing with the 2 eggs and 3 teaspoons of cracked black pepper. Whisk until well blended.
Add the tortellini and allow to soak in the dressing for 10 minutes or so.
Drain the excess dressing and dredge the pieces of tortellini in the breadcrumbs.
Place the coated tortellini on a large covered or greased baking pan.
Put the pan in the refrigerator and allow them to chill for at least 1 hour.
Mix the rest of the ranch dressing, buffalo wing sauce, 3 teaspoons of cracked black pepper and the cilantro together and chill for 1 hour.
Pour the peanut oil into a pan on the stove or a dutch oven. Heat to 375 degrees. Fry the tortellini in small batches until it is golden. Drain well on paper towels.
Serve with the awesome chilled dip.