Description
Million dollar ravioli bites elevate classic Italian comfort with a crispy air fryer twist. Cheese-filled pockets crackle with golden edges, delivering rich flavor and irresistible texture that delights you from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (9 ounces / 255 grams) frozen cheese ravioli
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Coating and Garnish:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Marinara sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Calibrate the air fryer to a precise 375F (190C), ensuring optimal cooking temperature for crispy results.
- Craft a flavor-packed coating by blending breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a shallow vessel.
- Establish two additional preparation stations: one with whisked eggs and another with flour for systematic ravioli transformation.
- Execute a three-stage coating technique: dust each frozen ravioli in flour, immerse thoroughly in beaten egg, then generously enrobe with seasoned breadcrumb mixture.
- Strategically arrange coated ravioli in a singular layer within the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding to maintain crisp texture.
- Launch the air frying process for 8-10 minutes, rotating midway to guarantee uniform golden-brown crispiness on all sides.
- Allow ravioli to rest momentarily after cooking, then embellish with freshly chopped parsley and present alongside vibrant marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Freezing matters because using frozen ravioli prevents soggy results and maintains structural integrity during air frying.
- flour first absorbs moisture, egg creates adhesion, breadcrumbs deliver crunch.
- Spacing is crucial when air frying to allow hot air circulation, preventing soggy or unevenly cooked ravioli bites.
- Try alternative cheese options like Romano or pecorino for different flavor profiles while maintaining the crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 322 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg