Fried Ravioli Recipe
Crispy, golden fried ravioli coated in a seasoned breadcrumb mixture, perfect for a delicious appetizer or snack. You can choose to air fry for a lighter option or deep fry for a classic crunchy texture. Served with Parmesan cheese, parsley garnish, and marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (air fryer) or 10 minutes (deep fry, including batches)
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (about 25 ravioli) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
Ravioli
- 25 ounces (1 bag) cheese ravioli, frozen
Breading
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated (plus extra for serving, optional)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Frying & Serving
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Cooking spray (if air frying)
- Parsley, optional for garnish
- 1 jar marinara sauce, optional for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare Bowls: Set out three wide and deep plates or bowls. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to hold the coated ravioli.
- Flour Coating: Pour all-purpose flour into the first plate.
- Egg Mixture: In the second plate, whisk together the eggs and milk until combined and smooth.
- Breading Mixture: Combine the Italian bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, kosher salt, and pepper in the third plate.
- Coat Ravioli: Dip each frozen ravioli into the flour, coating all sides, then into the egg mixture, and finally into the breadcrumb mixture. Place the fully coated ravioli on the lined baking sheet. Repeat with all ravioli.
- Air Fryer Method: Spray both sides of each breaded ravioli lightly with cooking spray. Arrange the ravioli in a single layer in the basket of the air fryer. Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking to ensure even crispiness.
- Deep Frying Method: Freeze the fully breaded ravioli on the baking sheet for 30 minutes to set the coating. Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottom pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry ravioli in batches of 3-4 for 2-3 minutes until golden and crisp, maintaining the oil temperature between batches. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Transfer cooked ravioli to plates, top with additional grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Using frozen ravioli ensures they hold up well during frying or air frying without falling apart.
- Freezing breaded ravioli before deep frying helps keep the coating intact and leads to a crispier texture.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, deep frying is the traditional method, but air frying offers a healthier alternative with less oil.
- Adjust seasoning in the breadcrumb mixture to your taste, adding cayenne or Italian herbs for extra flavor.
- Use a thermometer to maintain consistent oil temperature for best frying results and avoid greasy ravioli.
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