Description
Crispy, golden air fryer ravioli is an easy and delicious appetizer that pairs perfectly with warm marinara sauce. This recipe uses refrigerated cheese ravioli coated in a seasoned breadcrumb mixture and air fried to perfection, delivering a healthier alternative to traditional frying with minimal oil.
Ingredients
Scale
Ravioli and Marinade
- 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated cheese ravioli
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Breading Mixture
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Other
- Olive oil spray
- Warm marinara sauce for serving
Instructions
- Soak Ravioli: Place the refrigerated cheese ravioli in a shallow bowl and pour the buttermilk over them, allowing them to soak for about 5 minutes to help the breadcrumb coating adhere better.
- Prepare Breadcrumb Mixture: In another bowl, combine the Italian-style breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to create a seasoned breading.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the optimal temperature for crisping the ravioli.
- Coat Ravioli: Remove each ravioli from the buttermilk, gently letting any excess drip off. Dredge them in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to coat each ravioli thoroughly and evenly on all sides.
- Apply Olive Oil Spray: Lightly spray both sides of each breaded ravioli with olive oil spray to help achieve a crispy, golden finish during air frying.
- Air Fry Ravioli: Arrange the coated ravioli in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, until the ravioli are golden brown and crispy. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
- Serve: Serve the crispy air-fried ravioli immediately with warm marinara sauce for dipping to enjoy this delightful appetizer at its best.
Notes
- For a spicy twist, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the breadcrumb mixture.
- You can substitute cheese ravioli with meat or spinach ravioli varieties based on preference.
- Ensure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow even cooking and crispiness.
- Use warm marinara sauce to enhance the flavor and make dipping easier.
