Description
This Air Fryer Ravioli recipe offers a healthier twist on the classic deep-fried dish by using fresh cheese ravioli coated in Italian-seasoned bread crumbs and Parmesan, then air fried to a crispy golden perfection. Served with a zesty marinara sauce, it’s a quick, delicious appetizer or snack that’s both satisfying and simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 2 eggs
Breading
- 1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
Main
- 250 grams fresh cheese ravioli (or frozen, thawed; about 9-10 oz)
- Non aerosol oil spray
For Serving
- Tomato marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) and allow it to preheat while you prepare the ravioli.
- Prepare Egg Wash: In a shallow bowl, whisk the 2 eggs thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Make Bread Crumb Coating: In another shallow bowl, combine 1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs, ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, and ½ teaspoon salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Coat the Ravioli: Dip each ravioli piece into the egg wash, letting any excess drip off, then dredge it in the bread crumb mixture until fully coated. Place the coated ravioli on a plate and repeat the process with all pieces.
- Prepare Air Fryer Basket: Open the preheated air fryer and lightly grease it with a non-aerosol oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Air Fry the Ravioli: Arrange the coated ravioli in a single layer in the air fryer basket; avoid overcrowding. Lightly spray both sides of the ravioli with oil spray. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Cook Until Golden: Air fry the ravioli for 3-5 minutes per side, flipping halfway through, until each piece is crispy and golden brown.
- Serve: Remove the ravioli carefully and serve warm alongside tomato marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- This recipe is a healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried ravioli, eliminating extra oil while maintaining a crispy texture.
- Use fresh ravioli for best texture, but frozen ravioli works well too if thawed completely before breading.
- Be sure to spray the ravioli with oil to help achieve a golden, crunchy finish in the air fryer.
- Cooking in batches prevents overcrowding and ensures even cooking and crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 174 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 589 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 19 mg
