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Turn your favorite restaurant snack into something easy and lighter at home with these air fryer ravioli. The outside is golden and crunchy and the cheesy filling stays warm and soft. Almost no oil, barely any work, and perfect for movie nights or sharing at any get-together.
Made these for game night and seriously, they went first. Everybody asks about them now and my kids dunk them in marinara like it’s a sport.
Irresistible Ingredients
- Chilled ravioli from the fridge: Grab whatever flavors you love most, like cheese or beef. Check for smooth dough and lots of filling. The air fryer makes them extra crunchy
- Eggs: Help the breadcrumbs stick and make that outer shell crisp. Use a couple big eggs and avoid cracked ones
- Breadcrumbs: Classic or panko work, but I go for panko if I’m craving more crunch. Try soft fresh ones if you want a gentler bite
- Grated parmesan: Tosses in that awesome cheesy flavor and a salty punch. Fresh is always tops, but pre-grated is fine if you need it
- Italian herb mix: Gives you that “yum” with simple dried herbs. Make sure there’s not extra salt mixed in
- Marinara for dipping: Homemade or a solid store brand works. Pick one with lots of herbs and basic tomato goodness
Simple Step-by-Step Directions
- Get Everything Ready for Breading:
- Mix up the eggs in a bowl till smooth. In another bowl, toss together breadcrumbs, Italian herbs, and grated parmesan until they’re mixed. Lining things up like this makes less mess
- Coat Each Ravioli:
- Drop some ravioli into the beaten eggs so they’re coated all over. Shake off extra egg, then press them into the breadcrumb mix until covered. Pat gently so the mix sticks. Move them to a clean plate when ready
- Add Oil and Prep Air Fryer:
- Give both sides of your breaded ravioli a spray of olive oil. That helps them brown. Warm up your air fryer at 380 F for about five minutes. Don’t let the ravioli touch in the basket so the heat can get all around
- Fry ‘til Crispy and Brown:
- Pop them in the air fryer at 380 F and cook for six to seven minutes until they’re puffed up, crispy, and golden. Most air fryers don’t need you to flip, but if yours browns unevenly, turn them over halfway. Want more crunch? Give them another minute
- Serve Hot and Dip Away:
- When they’re done, pile your crispy ravioli on a plate and eat right away. Dunk in warm marinara or whatever dip you like best
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Fresh ravioli really makes these special. I gave frozen a try and honestly they just weren’t as crispy. Love sharing this snack with friends—especially with my mom’s homemade sauce—brings back memories of snacking before family dinners
How to Store Leftovers
Pop any extras in a sealed container and stash them in the fridge for up to four days. To get the crispy back, just reheat for a few minutes in the air fryer at the same temp. If you want to freeze uncooked, breaded ravioli, lay them out on a tray, freeze till hard, then toss in a freezer bag for up to three months. When cooking from frozen, just add a minute or so to the time
Easy Ingredient Swaps
Switch in any stuffed pasta you like—tortellini is an especially good pick. Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if you need. Try pecorino romano instead of parmesan. Like it spicy? Mix in some red pepper flakes with the breadcrumbs
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Fun Ways to Serve
Perfect for party spreads. Put them beside other dips like garlic mayo or pesto. Or toss them in a big salad as crispy toppers. Switch up ravioli flavors for a surprise every time
Local Flavor
This dish is a nod to St Louis-style toasted ravioli—a classic Italian treat turned snack. Normally they’re deep fried, but your air fryer keeps them light and crispy. Forget the messy oil and enjoy this hometown favorite whenever you want
Skipped the oil spray once and my ravioli turned out pale and boring, not good. Don’t forget that quick spray
Common Questions
- → What stops ravioli from getting stuck to the air fryer basket?
Just spritz both sides with olive oil and lay your ravioli out flat so they don’t overlap. They'll cook up crunchy all over and won’t stick.
- → Is it fine to use frozen ravioli for this?
Frozen totally works! No need to thaw. Bread them the same way and pop in the air fryer at 380°F for about 7 or 8 minutes.
- → Which breadcrumbs are the crunchiest for this?
Panko makes them extra crispy, but you can also grab Italian-style or plain breadcrumbs for more flavor and a fun twist.
- → What’s the best way to save and warm up leftovers?
Put your leftovers in a container with a lid in the fridge—they’ll last up to four days. When you're ready, toss them back in the air fryer at 380°F for a few minutes to get that crunch again.
- → Besides marinara, what else is yummy for dipping?
Go for creamy garlic sauce, pesto, ranch, or even alfredo. Flavored aioli is delicious too. Mix things up and dip away!