Air Fryer Ravioli

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Air fryer ravioli have a satisfying crunch and a flavor that your kids will love. We highly recommend you try them out today if your kids are getting tired of the same old snacks over and over again.

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What is the Air Fryer Ravioli?
Ingredients to Air Fryer Ravioli
How to make air fryer ravioli: step-by-step guide
What are some variations of air fryer ravioli?
What to Serve with Toasted Ravioli in Air Fryer?
Pro tips to make the best Fried Ravioli in Air Fryer
FAQ’s
Other air fryer recipes to try
Let us know what you think
Toasted Air Fryer Ravioli Recipe

What is the Air Fryer Ravioli?

Toasted ravioli in air fryer is a snack that uses frozen ravioli to create dippable chips similar to mozzarella sticks. They have a nice crispy outside and soft, gooey inside. When paired with marinara sauce, it makes a great after school snack, appetizer, or dish to serve to your friends and family at your next gathering.

Ingredients to Air Fryer Ravioli

For air fryer frozen ravioli, you’ll need the following ingredients on hand:

Frozen Ravioli - You can either use frozen homemade ravioli or use your favorite brand of ravioli.
Fresh cream - You could use milk or half and half.
Panko breadcrumbs - If you prefer, you can use regular breadcrumbs.
Shredded cheese - You can use your favorite, like mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, or asiago.
Salt to taste
Italian herbs - You can use a blend or make your own blend of herbs.
Black pepper - You can add more or less to make it hotter or milder.
Oil or cooking spray - You’ll need to this to coat the ravioli.
Serve with our homemade Marinara Sauce

How to make air fryer ravioli: step-by-step guide

When you want to make fried ravioli in the air fryer, you will want to follow these easy steps:

First, pour a cup of fresh cream into a bowl.
Next, add the panko mix, Italian herbs, salt, pepper, and shredded cheese of your choice to a different bowl.
Take the frozen ravioli out of the bag and place them on a plate. Do not thaw.
Next, use a fork to dip each ravioli in the fresh cream and then coat in the panko mix on both sides. Set aside and then repeat for all pieces.
Preheat the air fryer at 400 F.
Once all the pasta is coated with the seasonings and breadcrumbs, place it in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Next, brush or coat the ravioli with oil.
Air fry at 400 F for 4 minutes or until the outsides turn golden brown.
Pair it with our marinara sauce and it’s ready to be served.

step by step photo to make toasted ravioli in air fryer

What are some variations of air fryer ravioli?

You can make air fryer ravioli with just breadcrumbs and cream to keep them stuck to the outside. You could also make them with some seasonings and a bit of oil to help their outsides crisp up. If you like, you can use different seasonings to add additional flavor or heat to the toasted ravioli.

What to Serve with Toasted Ravioli in Air Fryer?

Toasted ravioli in the air fryer goes well with marinara sauce for dipping. Other options can include ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, hot sauce, or whatever your favorite dipping sauces are. They go great with just about any dipping sauce.

Toasted Ravioli in Air Fryer ravioli is a great snack or shareable for gatherings, so you can serve them with your favorite spread of other appetizers and snacks, like Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks.

Pro tips to make the best Fried Ravioli in Air Fryer

When you want to make the best fried ravioli air fryer recipe, follow these easy tips and tricks:

Use frozen ravioli and do not thaw them.
Make sure to evenly coat the ravioli before cooking.
Place them in a single layer with a bit of space between them.

FAQ’s

What kind of ravioli is best for air frying?

Frozen ravioli is the best for air frying because the cheese will get hot without bursting out of the ravioli during cooking. Using fresh or thawed ravioli can lead to the cheese coming out and creating a mess.

How long does it take to air fry ravioli?

Frozen ravioli cooks up fast in the air fryer in about 4 minutes, so this is really a quick snack for your kids or yourself whenever you want it.

What temperature should you set the air fryer to for ravioli?

When we make air fryer ravioli, we set the temperature to 400 degrees. This will give them a nice golden brown outside and tender inside.

Can you air fry frozen ravioli?

Yes, we use frozen ravioli in the air fryer for this recipe. You do not want to thaw the ravioli since it won’t work well.

How do you prevent the ravioli from sticking to the air fryer basket?

To help prevent the ravioli from sticking to the basket, you can coat it with some oil or place parchment paper or a liner in the basket. Liners for the air fryer can help keep foods from getting stuck to the bottom of the air fryer.

What are some seasoning options for air fryer ravioli?

When you make air fryer frozen ravioli, you can add garlic powder, Italian seasonings, pepper, salt, and cayenne for a bit of a kick. Since the ravioli typically have a neutral-ish flavor, you could add other spices to blend the flavors if you like, such as chili powder.

Can you make air fryer ravioli ahead of time?

You can make a large batch ahead of time so you have a ready to go snack for the kids when they get home from school. To do this, make sure to cool the ravioli completely, place in an air tight container, and then either freeze or refrigerate them until you are ready to use them.

How do you reheat air fryer ravioli?

When you want to reheat air fryer ravioli, you can warm it in the microwave, air fryer, or oven. The air fryer and oven will help maintain some of the crispiness from when you first made it, so we recommend those methods.

What are some dipping sauce options for air fryer ravioli?

When we make toasted ravioli in the air fryer, we use marinara sauce for dipping. You could also use a cheese dip, ranch or blue cheese dressing, ChicFil-A sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce.

How can you make air fryer ravioli healthier?

When we make frozen ravioli in the air fryer, we coat it in cream, breadcrumbs, and cheese to give it a great breaded coating. If you prefer, you could coat the ravioli in a little bit of olive oil. You will likely want to reduce the cooking time, but it should create a crispy fried ravioli from the air fryer.

Can you use gluten-free ravioli in the air fryer?

Yes, you should be able to substitute in gluten-free versions of ravioli in the air fryer. You may need to adjust cooking times a bit but it should work with no major issues.

What are some common mistakes to avoid when making air fryer ravioli?

When you make air fryer ravioli, make sure to leave some space between the raviolis and also only do a single layer. You will also want to use a little oil cooking spray to help prevent sticking. Finally, don’t over cook them!

Can you cook other pasta dishes in the air fryer besides ravioli?

Yes, you can do different types of pasta in the air fryer. Another great snack we like to make is Air Fryer Pasta Chips. Like air fryer ravioli, these chips are an awesome afterschool or any time snack option.

Other air fryer recipes to try

After you make this fried ravioli in air fryer recipe, make sure to check out these other great recipes:

Let us know what you think

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Toasted Air Fryer Ravioli Recipe

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 4 minutes

Total Time: 14 minutes

Air fryer ravioli have a satisfying crunch and a flavor that your kids will love. We highly recommend you try them out today if your kids are getting tired of the same old snacks over and over again.