Description
Crispy St. Louis-style toasted ravioli emerges perfectly golden from an air fryer, offering a restaurant-quality appetizer with minimal effort. Cheese-filled pasta pockets create a crunchy exterior that delights guests, making this simple recipe an instant crowd-pleaser you’ll want to serve again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 bag frozen cheese ravioli
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups (480 ml) panko style bread crumbs
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dry or fresh herbs like parsley or basil
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon oil or oil spray
Instructions
- Prepare two separate shallow vessels: one for whisked eggs and another for seasoned bread crumbs, ensuring smooth coating preparation.
- Carefully transfer frozen ravioli directly from freezer into egg mixture, thoroughly coating each piece before rolling in seasoned bread crumbs for complete coverage.
- Lightly mist air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking, arranging breaded ravioli in a single, uncrowded layer that allows proper air circulation.
- Position basket in air fryer and set temperature to 350°F, cooking for approximately 14 minutes, ensuring mid-cycle rotation for even golden-brown coloration.
- Gently flip ravioli halfway through cooking process, applying additional light spray to enhance crispiness and prevent dry texture.
- Verify doneness by checking exterior color – should be uniformly golden and crispy with no pale or soggy sections.
- Once completed, immediately transfer ravioli from air fryer to serving plate to maintain optimal temperature and crunch.
- Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and optional herb sprinkles for enhanced flavor profile.
- Accompany with warm marinara sauce or preferred dipping condiment for enhanced culinary experience.
Notes
- Prevent Soggy Results Ensure ravioli are completely frozen before breading to maintain crisp texture and prevent sticking during cooking.
- Customize Coating Mix breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan or Italian seasoning for extra flavor and crunch, making the dish more exciting.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation Replace regular breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond meal or crushed gluten-free crackers for dietary restrictions.
- Smart Oil Spraying Use minimal oil spray to keep ravioli light and crispy, avoiding excessive greasiness while achieving perfect golden-brown exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg