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Toasty Air-Fryer Ravioli

Air-Fryer Ravioli takes an ordinary ravioli and turns this Italian favourite into a perfectly toasted dippable treat. Serve with some fresh marinara or garlic sauce and you have a tasty snack or appetizer ready for dipping!

An overhead view of a white dish filled with baked ravioli don in an air-fryer.

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Sometimes I just crave a good tomato sauce but don’t necessarily want to dig into a whole bowl of pasta. These spinach and ricotta air-fried ravioli are the perfect solution. I mean you can go eat a whole package of ravioli yourself… I am no one to judge. But since they are served more like an appetizer they are easy to share with friends and make a great after school or mid-day snack. Just no double-dipping!

Ingredients for ravioli made in an air-fryer

Ingredients you’ll need

  • Eggs
  • Bread crumbs – White, whole wheat or panko.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese – Grated. I prefer the freshly grated parm that you get in the deli section vs. the shelf-stable cheese you find in the grocery aisle because that stuff is full of chemicals. How else could cheese stay on the shelf for weeks on end?
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Fresh spinach and ricotta ravioli – Fresh for me is just a preference but frozen works just as well. Aim for getting the bigger ravioli vs. mini so that they are big enough for dipping without getting your fingers in your dipping sauce.
  • Oregano
  • Thyme
  • Cayenne pepper – add as little or as much as you like depending on how spicy you like your food.

How to make Air Fried ravioli

Air fryer ravioli ingredients in bowls ready for dipping.

In a small bowl add the eggs and whisk.

In a separate medium bowl add the bread crumbs, ricotta, salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, and cayenne. Mix up the dry ingredients until combined and set both bowls aside.

Cooked ravioli in a strainer.

Boil the ravioli as per the packaged directions until al dente (not mushy and slightly chewy). You don’t want to overcook the ravioli when the pasta becomes too soft and the ravioli starts to open and fall apart. If this happens they will be very tough to dip in the egg and bread crumbs to coat. Drain and rinse.

Give them a little toss to keep them from sticking together after rinsing.

Ravioli in an egg wash and being breaded.

Next place a few ravioli in the egg wash and turn to coat then place them in the breadcrumb mixture and turn to coat. Shake off any extra bread crumbs and then place them side by side on an air-fryer rack or parchment-lined baking sheet.

Keep doing this until you have breaded all of the ravioli.

Breaded ravioli on an air-fryer tray.

Now at this point I know you are tempted to throw them all on the air fryer tray at once but it is important to give them a little “ravioli-distancing”. They guys need a little space between each other to allow the air to circulate so they can get crispy all over. That said, I usually need to cook these in two batches but that will all depend as well on the size of your air-fryer.

Once breaded and on the rack or baking sheet spray the tops and bottoms of them with some cooking spray. This will give them a little bit of fat to help make them crisp nicely.

Then pop them in the air-fryer that has been preheated to 375ºF and let them cook for 5, flip them over carefully and then cook for another 5 minutes with the other side up. Then serve them with some marinara or garlic sauce for dipping!  

A close up of an air-fried ravioli recipe

Can I use another type of ravioli?

Not a fan of cheese-filled ravioli? No problem, swap them out for meat or any of the other fillings you like more.

I don’t usually like ricotta-filled ravioli because I find the insides are too mushy for my liking. I have a weird thing with texture when it comes to food. But when they are air-fried the filling stays a little drier and my texture issues are taken care of. They taste amazing!

What if I don’t have an air fryer?

If you don’t have an air fryer don’t worry. You can make bake these in the oven too. And if you have a convection setting on your oven even better!

Since it is a bigger space to cook in I like to turn the temp up a little higher. Instead, preheat the oven to 400ºF and let them cook for 5 minutes per side or until crispy. Every oven cooks differently so adjust the cooking time accordingly. The ravioli are already cooked so at this point it is really only a matter of needing to bake them until they get that crispy exterior that is perfect for dipping.

A dish filled with air-fried ravioli.

How long will these keep?

Ravioli made in the air-fryer or baked will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge tightly sealed but they are best served immediately. When stored they tend to lose the crunch factor. You can pop them back in the air-fryer thought to crisp them up again if you wish.

Can air-fried ravioli be served for dinner?

Absolutely! They don’t need to be saved for snack time only. Here are some dishes that will go great with them to make a more complete dinner:

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An overhead view of a white dish filled with baked ravioli don in an air-fryer.

Toasty Air-Fryer Ravioli

Alisa Infanti
Air-Fryer Ravioli takes an ordinary ravioli and turns this Italian favourite into a perfectly toasted dippable treat.
5 from 7 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Italian
Servings 5 servings
Calories 357 kcal

Equipment

  • Small Bowl
  • Medium bowl
  • Air-fryer
  • Stove
  • large pot
  • Strainer
  • Spoon
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 18 oz fresh spinach and ricotta jumbo ravioli
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • tsp cayenne pepper or to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the ravioli as per package directions.
  • Preheat your air-fryer to 375F.
  • In a small bowl add the eggs and whisk. In a medium bowl add the bread crumbs, cheese, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper and cayenne. Mix well.
  • Drop individual ravioli into the egg mixture to coat and then transfer to the breadcrumb mixture to coat on all sides. Place each ravioli on an air-fryer rack with space in between and not stacked.
  • Spray the ravioli with cooking spray and place cook in the air-fryer for 5 minutes. Remove and gently turn the ravioli over and spray the other side lightly with cooking oil and air-fry for another 5 minutes or until crispy. Remove and serve warm with marinara or garlic dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 357kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 18gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 0gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 799mgPotassium: 46mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Storage:
Store leftovers tightly sealed in the fridge for up to 3 days.  Return to the air-fryer or oven to crisp up again.
 
Please Note:

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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5 Comments

    1. Hi Debbie, Sorry about this. Yes, it is two large eggs for dipping. I have updated the recipe.

  1. 5 stars
    I love that bit of crisp around the edges. This was a nice change from our usual mozzarella sticks as an appetizer. Definitely will make again.

  2. 5 stars
    I’ve always wanted to try toasted raviolis and so happy I did! These make a great snack and I dipped these in marinara and pesto. Will be making again!

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