Ravioli Appetizer Pops

Ravioli on a stick is a tasty appetizer everyone talks about. They’re simple and fun to make and eat. Use packaged dipping sauces, or make your own. Get my recipes on my blog, thehopelesshousewife.com.

Ravioli Appetizer Pops

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Cook: 5 min./batch
YIELD: 3-1/2 dozen.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese ravioli
  • Oil for frying
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, optional
  • 42 lollipop sticks
  • Warm marinara sauce and prepared pesto

Instructions

  • 1. In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs and seasonings. Place flour and eggs in separate shallow bowls. Dip ravioli in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg, then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere.
  • 2. In a large electric or cast-iron skillet, heat 1/2 in. of oil to 375°. Fry ravioli, a few at a time, until golden brown, 1-2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Immediately sprinkle with cheese if desired. Carefully insert a lollipop stick into the back of each ravioli. Serve warm with marinara sauce and pesto.

Nutrition Facts

1 appetizer (calculated without marinara sauce and pesto): 32 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 97mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.