These crispy bite-sized Air Fryer Ravioli make for the best appetizer or snack. Made with store-purchased mini ravioli, they're dipped in an egg wash and coated in seasoned breadcrumbs, then toasted in the air fryer until golden, you will want to make these crunchy ravioli for every occasion. Even better, you can enjoy these restaurant-style toasted air fried ravioli in 20 minutes.
Crispy toasted ravioli paired with marinara? What's not to love?! This air fryer ravioli recipe is so easy to make in a few simple steps. Once you take your first bite of these cheesy and crunchy breaded ravioli, you're going to want to devour the whole plate yourself. This recipe is perfect for entertaining or as a snack. Even better, kids love these bite-sized crispy bites!
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Why You'll Love This Air Fryer Recipe
- These air fryer ravioli are so crispy while using only a fraction of the oil compared to fried ravioli. However, they are still just as crispy without dealing with a pot of hot oil or grease.
- It's so quick and easy to make with only a handful of ingredients. It's super straightforward, and most of the ingredients are pantry staples for me.
- These air fryer toasted ravioli are so irresistible and versatile. Sometimes, I just eat it all on my own instead of sharing it! Enjoy them as an appetizer or entirely as a meal. To balance it out as a meal, I'll have a side to broccoli haha. If you're having a party or serving it as a holiday appetizer and want to make them fancier, you can place them in a single layer on a platter, add a dollop of marinara sauce on top, and top it off with a fresh basil leaf!
Ingredients You'll Need
- eggs — to make the egg wash with.
- panko crumbs — use unseasoned panko crumbs as you'll be adding seasoning yourself. I love panko breadcrumbs more than traditional breadcrumbs as they're crispier and lighter.
- parmesan cheese — for that salty, savoury taste.
- seasoning — I use garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, salt, and pepper.
- mini ravioli — I use refrigerated three cheese mini ravioli, but you can use any filling. I personally love the hot, cheesy filling!
- oil spray — you only need a bit to make these air fryer ravioli crispy!
- basil — I garnish my air fryer ravioli with some basil, but you can skip it.
- marinara sauce — you can use a store-bought or homemade marinara sauce to dip your crispy ravioli in.
How To Make This Air Fryer Ravioli Recipe
- Make the egg wash by whisking together the egg and a splash of water and set aside (no more than 2 tablespoons).
- In a separate bowl, mix together panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, salt, and pepper, and set aside.
- Dip the ravioli in the egg mixture.
- Then, transfer the ravioli into the panko mixture until coated.
- Grease your air fryer basket lightly with oil spray.
- Place as much of the coated ravioli in the greased air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd the air fryer. Spray the ravioli with oil spray.
- Air fry the ravioli for 7 to 10 minutes or until it's golden and crispy on the outside.
- Garnish with more grated parmesan and fresh basil and serve with marinara sauce on the side.
Recipes Variations
- Add some cayenne pepper to the panko crumbs for a little bit of heat.
- Swap the dried basil for Italian seasoning.
- Use a different ravioli filling.
- Use regular-sized ravioli and add an extra 1 to 2 minutes to the cooking time.
- If using frozen ravioli, do not thaw beforehand as they will get soggy and it will be hard to coat them in the panko breadcrumbs. Simply add an extra 2 to 3 minutes to the cooking time.
Tips and Notes
- I prefer freshly grated parmesan as it melts much nicer than pre-grated parmesan from a bottle.
- There's no need to flip the ravioli in the air fryer basket as there are gaps in the basket where the hot air can circulate through. If you are lining your sheet pan and it blocks the air holes, you will have to manually flip the ravioli.
- Not a fan of marinara? Dip the air fryer ravioli in ranch, garlic sauce, or pesto.
- Different model air fryers may have different timings. I highly recommend checking in on the ravioli at around 7 minutes. If you overcook them (you will see a bubble starting to form), the ravioli will burst and the cheese will leak out.
- If you have leftovers, place the toasted ravioli in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To keep them crispy, make sure you do not cover them while still hot. If you store them while hot, it will create condensation in the container and will make them soggy.
- To reheat leftovers, simply add them back into the air fryer and air fry until warmed through.
Why Are My Fried Ravioli Not Crispy?
The whole point of coating these ravioli in panko is to create a mouthwatering crispy coating! So if they come out soggy, that is truly disappointing and something definitely went wrong. Here is how to ensure you have crispy restaurant-style fried ravioli without needing a pot of oil for deep frying:
- Make sure you are placing the ravioli in a single layer. Air fry them in two batches or more if needed. Having some space between the ravioli will allow for air flow and for every side of them to crisp up.
- Don't skip the oil spray. While you don't need a ton of oil to deep fry these, a generous spray of oil goes a long way to help the panko coating to crisp up.
- Sometimes the bags of refrigerated ravioli have some moisture in them. If the ravioli are a bit wet from it, make sure to pat them dry with some paper towels. This helps the egg wash and panko mixture stick better and there won't be water to steam them in the air fryer.
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Crispy Air Fryer Ravioli (Restaurant Style!)
These crispy bite-sized Air Fryer Ravioli make for the best appetizer or snack. Made with store-purchased mini ravioli, they're dipped in an egg wash and coated in seasoned breadcrumbs, then toasted in the air fryer until golden, you won't be able to get enough of this air fryer ravioli recipe. Even better, you can enjoy these air fried ravioli in 20 minutes.
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RateServings: 3 - 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups unseasoned panko crumbs
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 bag refrigerated three cheese mini ravioli, 20-24 oz
- Oil spray
- Fresh basil, to garnish
- Parmesan cheese
- Marinara sauce, to serve
Instructions
- Make the egg wash by whisking together the egg and a splash of water and set aside (no more than 2 tablespoons).
- In a separate bowl, mix together panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, salt, and pepper, and set aside.
- Dip the ravioli in the egg mixture. Then, transfer the ravioli into the panko mixture until coated.
- Grease your air fryer basket lightly with oil spray.
- Place as much of the coated ravioli in the greased air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd the air fryer. Spray the ravioli with oil spray.
- Air fry the ravioli at 400F for 7 to 10 minutes or until it's golden and crispy on the outside.
- Garnish with more grated parmesan and fresh basil and serve with marinara sauce on the side.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 972kcal | Carbohydrates: 110g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 249mg | Sodium: 2429mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 444IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 536mg | Iron: 23mg
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Sumit Kumar says
Air Fryer Ravioli is one of my favorite recipe, juts tried. keep doing great work