Description
Crispy Million Dollar Ravioli Bites explode with cheesy goodness from Italian comfort classics. Golden air fryer magic turns classic ravioli into irresistible appetizers you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese and Pasta:
- 1 package (9 ounces/255 grams) frozen cheese ravioli
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Coating and Seasoning:
- 1 cup (120 grams) breadcrumbs (preferably Italian-style)
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Binding:
- 2 large eggs
Serving:
- Marinara sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare a uniform breading station with three distinct bowls: one for flour, another for whisked eggs, and the third for seasoned breadcrumb mixture combining Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Remove frozen ravioli directly from packaging, ensuring they remain chilled until coating process begins.
- Systematically dredge each ravioli first through flour, creating a light powdery base that helps egg mixture adhere effectively.
- Submerge flour-coated ravioli completely in beaten egg, allowing excess to drip off before transferring to seasoned breadcrumb mixture.
- Carefully roll ravioli through breadcrumb blend, pressing gently to ensure comprehensive and even coating that will crisp beautifully.
- Arrange coated ravioli in air fryer basket, maintaining single layer spacing to guarantee consistent hot air circulation at 375°F (190°C).
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, rotating basket midway through cooking cycle to achieve uniform golden-brown exterior with crispy texture.
- Once cooking completes, allow ravioli to rest momentarily for temperature stabilization and structural setting.
- Garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley and present alongside warm marinara sauce for dipping, creating an irresistible appetizer experience.
Notes
- Freeze ravioli beforehand to help maintain shape and prevent filling from leaking during air frying.
- Pat ravioli dry with paper towels before coating to ensure better breadcrumb adhesion and crispier texture.
- Spray light olive oil on coated ravioli for extra golden-brown crunchiness without excessive calories.
- Test one ravioli first to gauge exact cooking time since air fryer temperatures can slightly vary between models.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg