Description
This Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli recipe offers a healthier twist on a classic appetizer by air frying ravioli coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese, resulting in a crispy, golden-brown bite-perfect snack served with marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Ravioli and Coating
- 20 ounce package refrigerated ravioli
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup Italian seasoned Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (shaker style/powdered works best)
Garnish and Serving
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
- Marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare Ravioli: Open the package of ravioli and carefully separate any pieces that may be stuck together; set aside. Do not boil the ravioli as per this recipe.
- Make Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Add the ravioli to the egg mixture and toss gently to coat every piece evenly; set aside.
- Prepare Breadcrumb Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the Italian seasoned Panko breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan cheese, mixing well.
- Coat Ravioli with Breadcrumbs: Press the egg-coated ravioli into the breadcrumb mixture a few at a time, making sure all sides are thoroughly coated. Shake off any excess breadcrumbs.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Transfer coated ravioli to a baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring pieces do not touch. If making multiple layers, place plastic wrap between layers to prevent sticking.
- Preheat and Prepare Air Fryer: Spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes, if your model requires preheating.
- Air Fry Ravioli: Place a single layer of coated ravioli into the air fryer basket without crowding. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray. Air fry for 4 to 5 minutes, or until crispy, golden brown, and heated through.
- Repeat: Continue air frying remaining ravioli in batches, repeating the above step.
- Serve: Garnish the toasted ravioli with fresh parsley and extra grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- This air fryer method creates crispy toasted ravioli with significantly less oil compared to traditional deep frying, making it a guilt-free appetizer.
- Ensure the ravioli are not touching in the air fryer basket to allow for even cooking and crispiness.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, baking is an alternative method, though it may require longer cooking times and may not be as crispy.
- Use shaker style Parmesan cheese for even coating with the breadcrumbs.
- Serve immediately for the best crispy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 398 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 938 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 117 mg
