Toasted Ravioli done light in your air fryer. One of our favorite appetizers, made with store purchased ravioli filled with meat, cheese, or both, air “fried” and served with marinara sauce and a dusting of parmesan cheese.
Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli. Yes, it’s a real thing. That favorite appetizer, typically deep fried, done light. Right in your kitchen. In your air fryer. No grease, hardly any fuss.
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“So, how many do we each get?” Sound like a weird question? It’s not in our family. Fried Ravioli are my youngest daughter’s favorite appetizer. The second the plate gets set on the table, she scans the table with her eyes, mentally counting who is there. Looks at the plate — divides the number of ravioli on the plate by the number of people present at the table. Then she produces the number. Sometimes down to a fraction of a breaded ravioli.
“We all get 2.75 ravioli a piece.”
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Best thing you can do? Tell her you only want one and she can have the other. Watch her face light up.
I have wanted to make these for a SUPER long time. I don’t know why I waited so long. I think maybe it was kismet? You see, I have wanted an air fryer for a while now. But I hadn’t let myself buy one. Then, Hamilton Beach offered to send me one! I didn’t even have to ponder what would be the first thing I would make in it. Toasted Ravioli it is!!
Sure, fried food is delicious, but it’s not good for you. That’s why making these in the air fryer is genius!
Benefits of the Air Fryer:
- Low Fat, Healthier Cooking, Uses No Oil
- Easy Clean Up, No Fried Smell in you home
- Quick, in most cases cooks food in less than half the time as your oven
What Do I need to Make Toasted Ravioli In my Air Fryer?
- refrigerated ravioli
- Italian bread crumbs
- egg
- garlic salt
- Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley
I bought both cheese and Italian sausage ravioli in the refrigerated section. You will also need a container of Italian seasoned bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and a couple of eggs.
Dunk the ravioli in the egg, then the bread crumbs/Parmesan mixture.
Press that coating onto the each ravioli.
They are all ready to go! We are going to cook them in two batches.
For this particular recipe, you want to make sure they lay in a single layer in your Air Fryer.
Nine minutes, at 350 degrees.
Perfectly crispy and golden brown.
Plate them up with your favorite marinara sauce and eat them nice and hot!
Sure, you can open a jar of marinara sauce — OR you could make your own Homemade Marinara Sauce in no time and totally bring this recipe to a new level!
I grew up eating Fried Ravioli. It’s our favorite appetizer at my FAVORITE pizza place in Omaha, Big Fred’s. The other place that you can guarantee we’d be noshing on a plateful of these babies? The Venice Inn. Sadly, it’s no longer. But the memory of their Toasted Ravioli lives on. I was doing a little reading up on where Fried Ravioli originated, and turned out in Saint Louis, Missouri! The first toasted ravioli can be traced back to a restaurant in an Italian neighborhood known as “the Hill” in St. Louis.
I played around with this recipe a bit. The first batch I took right from the package and prepped them for the Air Fryer. They were good. The only thing I noticed was that the edges were a little crunchier than I would have liked. So I tried a couple of other methods, just to make sure you could go with the one that is right for you.
First, I laid them (unbreaded) in a shallow dish with a couple of Tablespoons of water, and covered them. I microwaved them to “steam” them a little while. Better. I also tried the steaming method by placing them on a plate, covering them with a damp paper towel, and covered the plate in plastic wrap. Steamed them in the microwave for a couple of minutes. Still better.
Ultimately, boiling a bowl of water in the microwave, and dropping them in the hot water for a few minutes before you batter them was my favorite way. They were just more tender, and I preferred them that way.
What is an Air Fryer? Air Fryers, simply put, are compact convection ovens. They circulate hot air around a basket that holds your food. The Hamilton Beach Air Fryer
is an easy-to-use countertop appliance that produces crispy food quickly with less fat than a deep fryer. Click here to purchase directly from Hamilton Beach and receive free shipping! The Hamilton Beach Air Fryer would make a great gift for anyone that loves to cook and entertain!
Five Reasons to Love the Hamilton Beach Air Fryer:
- Great Taste with Little to No Oil
- Fast Powerful Cooking
- Six Pre-Programmed Settings
- Easy to Clean
- Large Capacity
Features of the Hamilton Beach Air Fryer
- Achieve a crispy fried texture when cooking a variety of foods, from French fries to steak.
- The electric air fryer is quick and easy to use with no preheating necessary. Select either a pre-programmed setting or a time and temperature up to 400 degrees.
- One touch is all it takes to cook French fries, chicken, seafood, steak, baked goods and veggies.
- Nonstick food basket is removable to easily hand wash.
- Large air fryer cooking basket holds 2.5 liters.
Here are some other great Ravioli Recipes:
- Cherry Pie Ravioli
- Five Ingredient Chicken Parmesan Ravioli Bake
- Individual Serving Ravioli Lasagnas
- Butternut Squash Ravioli
Now, let’s get to this Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli recipe!
Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli
Toasted Ravioli done light in your air fryer. One of our favorite appetizers, made with store purchased ravioli filled with meat, cheese, or both, air "fried" and served with marinara sauce and a dusting of parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 (10 ounce) package refrigerated ravioli
- 1 cup Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, divided
- Marinara and fresh parsley for serving
Instructions
- Microwave a medium sized bowl water until boiling. Drop ravioli in for about 5 minutes. Drain.
- In a bowl combine bread crumbs with 1/2 cup or Parmesan cheese. I gave the shredded cheese a bit of a rough chop.
- Beat eggs in a small bowl with the garlic salt.
- Dip ravioli in egg then press into bread crumbs, coating both sides.
- Fill the basket of your air fryer with a single layer of ravioli.
- Set to 350 degrees and 9 minutes.
- Remove from fryer and serve hot with marinara for dipping, with a nice dusting of fresh parsley and shredded Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
15Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 73Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 307mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 4g
Nutrition isn't always accurate.
If you make this recipe, I’d love to know! Snap a picture, share the photo on social media with the hashtag #AnAffairFromTheHeart – I’d love to see what you made! – Michaela
Theresa N. says
My first air fryer item cooked would be hash brown patties 🙂
Linda says
I need an air fryer in my life! These look absolutely delicious and are one of my favorite apps. If I won the air fryer I would try making wings first then probably sweet potato fries.
Caroline says
You know I’ve actually never had fried ravioli and I was never that sure about the idea since I figured they would probably be greasy and heavy. But like the idea of them in the air fryer as it takes away that issue! Looks tasty.
Kelly Anthony says
I’ve never had fried ravioli but it sounds so good. These toasted ravioli look like the perfect appetizer to serve at a holiday party.
Tara says
These are so delicious! Will definitely be making them again throughout the holiday season.
Taylor Kiser says
These look so delicious! Such a great appetizer for parties!
Chichi Uguru says
These toasted ravioli look so tasty. Would love to give this recipe a try.
Mary schmidt says
I would first do frozen French fries and onion rings for the crunchy exterior.
Michaela Kenkel says
They turn out really good!
Claudia Lamascolo says
I would have never thought about this recipe in the air fryer until you posted it! I am so going to make this ASAP!
Jessica Formicola says
I think I could eat the entire batch of these! They look so good!
Tara says
How tasty! Such a great appetizer or meal
Renee Butcher says
These ravioli look so tasty! I have been eyeing air-fryers for almost a year now, so I’d love to win this one… or maybe Santa will bring me one!
Alina | Cooking Journey Blog says
I’ve never had toasted ravioli. Great snack idea, thanks for sharing!
Lucy Parissi says
It’s great you’ve come up with a recipe that works well in an air-fryer – I’m intrigued to try this out.
Dorothy Reinhold says
I want to make some sweet potato fries!
Julie says
We love toasted ravioli and I love that you’ve already done the quality control for a perfect batch!
debi at Life Currents says
I’d probably make these first if I won! These look fabulous!
Kim says
I don’t have an air fryer, but after looking at your ravioli, I think I need to get one!
Carol says
That looks so good!! I love fried food but I don’t fry anything because it’s not good for you!
I would love to try this recipe:)
I have heard a lot of good things about a air fryer.
Would love to have one!!
Madi says
I’ve been wanting to get an air fryer! Now I know exactly which one I am going to get 🙂
Sandra says
THeae are delicious! I’m having so much fun trying new recipes. The coating on these raviolis are so good!
Debra C. says
I love fried ravioli, but quit making it because it made such a mess. Love this recipe you’ve shared! I made it for an easy, snacky grab-n-go Saturday night and it was delicious! Thank you!
Michaela Kenkel says
Happy you enjoyed it!!
Pamela says
If I won the air fryer, I would definitely be making fried ravioli! I’ve been in love with it since I tried it at an Italian restaurant in Utah. I made it at home a few times but I haven’t made it in years because I don’t eat much fried foods at all anymore due to health issues. Having an air fryer would be awesome and help me enjoy some of the foods I haven’t been able to I’m a long time. Pick me, pick me, hehe 🙂
Kelly says
First thing I would make are these amazing looking fried ravioli! Never have had them before but they look like my kind of thing!
Lisa R. says
Recipe looks great!
Andrea Metlika says
I would make mozzarella sticks, french fries, fried shrimp, lots of things with an air fryer. Your Ravioli look delicious. I see why your daughter loves them.
Eva Dankers says
French fries!
Pauline Gudas says
I would try fried chicken
Ken Gilmour says
Addicted to chicken wings and fried chicken in general, so would probably start with one of the two or both!
MONIQUE PRINCE says
Would love to give to my mom
Christine says
Just pass me the plate, don’t need a fork.
Julie Menghini says
This looks like the perfect recipe for summer entertaining. No heavy grease smell in the house! John is going to love that!
Anita @ Daily Cooking Quest says
I keep seeing great air fryer recipes like your toasted ravioli. I think this is definitely going to be the next thing I need to get for my kitchen. 🙂
Sara Welch says
What a great way to enjoy ravioli’s! These look restaurant worthy, indeed! Looking forward to making these tonight!
Jamie says
These look so crispy and delicious! I’m totally making this for dinner this week!
Suzy says
One of my favorite appetizers! Love to dip them in marinara and ranch!
Krissy Allori says
I have a friend who just got an air fryer. This recipe looks like the perfect one to send to her to try!
Michaela Kenkel says
We love ours!!
Ann from Sumptuous Spoonfuls says
Oh man how do I get them to send me an air fryer? I want one but I don’t … my kitchen is over-saturated with kitchen appliances and one more seems like overkill, so I’m resisting the urge to purchase an air fryer, but these look SO tempting and we have ravioli in our freezer just dying to be air fried!
Beth says
I’m with your daughter – I could eat these as a meal! Delish
Michelle says
Ooohh! I love my airfryer. These look so crisp and toasty! I could get addicted to these!
Tisha says
I’ve had fried ravioli many times, but in an airfryer sounds WAY better!!! Can’t wait to try it
penny says
I love everything that is crunchy. put on my list ?
Chichi says
This recipe must bro delicious and perfectly crusty. I need to get my air fryer ASAP. Can’t miss out on all this deliciousness. Thank s much for this recipe. Saving it for sure.
Amy | The Cook Report says
Oh wow these look so crispy, I need to try them!
Tina says
If you don’t flip them will they be crispy in both sides? Also can you bread a bunch at once and let sit until you put a new batch in.?
Michaela Kenkel says
I honestly think it depends on the air fryer. You can stop halfway through cooking time and flip them if you’d like. Not crowding them helps them to cook evenly without flipping. And yes, feel free to bread them in advance. 🙂
Lacey says
I’m making them now as I type this out waiting to get out the air fryer this is my first attempt at making ravioli besides chef boyardee microwave greatness! I will post a pic of my first batch and hopefully 2nd unless my boys just totally don’t like them what so ever…….
Michaela Kenkel says
I’d love to hear how it went!
Kathleen Pope says
WOWZA, do these look delectable! I love ravioli but love that you fried them in the Air Fryer!
Michaela Kenkel says
They are a family favorite here for sure!
Susan says
This recipe is very good but, toasted ravioli is ALWAYS made with meat filing. I grew up in St Louis and visit restaurants on The Hill every time I visit
Michaela Kenkel says
We always order it with meat, Susan. But I have many readers that don’t eat meat — so I try to make the options adjustable for everyone. Glad you like the recipe!