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This Air Fryer fried ravioli is a seriously delicious appetizer that’s perfect for entertaining! Team it up with some classic marinara sauce or my homemade cheese sauce and you’ve got yourself an addictive snack that everyone will devour!
Best of all- it takes just a couple of packs of ravioli, some pantry staple and under 15 minutes to put it together.
Fried ravioli is undoubtedly one of my absolute favorite appetizers. I almost always make this air fried version for game day or any other day when I’m hosting some friends, and it’s always a winner.
I like to team them up with my Air fried crab Rangoon, Air Fryer pierogies, and my all time-classic Air Fryer frozen potstickers.
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✨ Flavor: Cheesy and crispy.
⏱️ Prep time: 5 minutes.
🔥 Cook time: 8 minutes.
⏲️ Total time: 13 minutes.
👥 Servings: 8 servings.
🥄 Tools: Air Fryer.
❄️ Freezer friendly: Yes.
👩🏻🍳 Tip: To speed up cooking and get that crunchy texture, preheat your Air Fryer before you add in the coated ravioli.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- These air fried ravioli are the perfect bite-sized snack or appetizer to serve up when you’re hosting a house party- just like my air fried dill pickles and Air Fryer avocado fries.
- They come together super quick- in under 15 minutes.
- They use less oil as compared to deep fried ravioli, and still have that outstanding crunch factor!
Recipe Ingredients
- Italian breadcrumbs: Use coarse, seasoned breadcrumbs. You can also just use regular breadcrumbs and mix them with some Italian seasoning mix or my poultry seasoning mix.
- Frozen ravioli: Pre-filled pasta pockets for frying. I used cheese ravioli here since it’s always a winner, but you can try using other kinds too.
- Parmesan cheese: Shredded, aged cheese for that savory, cheesy coating.
- Eggs: Large, whisked eggs, to coat the ravioli and help the breading stick to it.
- All purpose flour: To coat the ravioli.
- Seasonings: I used a mix of garlic powder, dried basil and some ground black pepper. You can also add red pepper flakes if you want.
- Olive oil spray: Light, heart-healthy oil spray to help the ravioli crisp up. You can also use avocado oil spray or cooking spray.
See recipe card for quantities.
Variations
- For extra crunch and a bit of texture, you can use Panko breadcrumbs instead of regular ones- I used them to make my Air Fryer popcorn chicken and they turned out SO yum!
- You can also season the breadcrumb mixture with some homemade ranch seasoning for extra deliciousness.
How to Make Air Fryer Fried Ravioli
Start by preheating your Air Fryer to 350 F.
- In a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, dried basil, black pepper, and garlic powder .
- Add flour to another medium bowl. Crack eggs and whisk in a separate bowl. Create a dredging station with the bowls to bread the ravioli.
- Dip ravioli in flour to coat both sides and shake off excess. Then, dip it in the egg mixture, followed by the breadcrumb mixture, patting crumbs into the ravioli so that it adheres.
- In batches, arrange ravioli in a single layer in the Air Fryer basket. Spray the ravioli with olive oil after breading before air frying.
- Air fry ravioli at 350 F for 7-8 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking process until golden brown.
- Serve with your favorite marinara or dipping sauce.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Arrange the ravioli in the Air Fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they don’t touch each other- or they’ll just end up sticking together.
- Make sure you flip them over midway during the cooking time. This way, they’ll be nice and crispy all over.
- You can also use frozen ravioli if you want to. Just make sure you add a couple of extra minutes of cooking time and make sure they turn golden brown and crispy before you remove them.
- If you’re using larger or smaller sized ravioli, you’ll need to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- For some extra yumminess, you can also top each ravioli with a sprinkle of mozzarella during the final 2-3 minutes of cooking time. I did this when I made my Air Fryer mini pizzas and the result was wicked delicious!
Serving Ideas & Suggestions
This crispy Air Fryer fried ravioli is great to serve as an appetizer alongside an Italian-inspired pasta dish like Air Fryer lasagna stuffed shells, a simple spaghetti dish or even just an Air Fryer pizza pasta casserole.
These also turn out to be amazing as a light lunch, served with a side salad or a quick snack- just like my Air Fryer hot pockets. If you’re making these for a crowd, consider teaming them up with some dipping sauces of your choice.
Recipe FAQs
Allow the fried ravioli to completely cool, then transfer the leftovers to an airtight container or resealable storage bag and store for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Yes, you can! Freeze the leftovers in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months.
To reheat refrigerated or frozen air fried ravioli, simply air fry it for 2-6 minutes in a preheated Air Fryer, until warmed up and crispy.
Ensure that you properly coat the ravioli with flour, dip them in the egg mixture, and coat them with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere. Also, avoid overcrowding the Air Fryer basket to prevent sticking.
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Air Fryer Fried Ravioli
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 cup Italian Breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely shredded
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 18 Ravioli, frozen, cheese
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, to spray tops of breaded ravioli
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a shallow dish, mix breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, dried basil, black pepper, and garlic powder together.
- Measure and pour flour into a medium bowl.
- Crack eggs and whisk in a separate bowl.
- Dip ravioli in flour to coat both sides and shake off excess.
- Next dip the ravioli in the egg mixture, then the breadcrumb mixture, patting crumbs into the ravioli so that it adheres.
- In batches, arrange ravioli in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Spray each ravioli with cooking spray.
- Air fry ravioli at 350 degrees F for 7-8 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking process until golden brown.
Notes
- Make sure there is enough space between the ravioli in the Air Fryer basket. This will allow the hot air to circulate and crisp them up nicely.
- Depending on the Air Fryer you’re using and the size of ravioli, you may need to adjust the cooking time by a couple of minutes.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
