Golden-fried cheese ravioli with a crispy breadcrumb coating, served with marinara sauce—an ideal appetizer or snack for parties and comfort food lovers.
Author:Emma Harper
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15–20 minutes
Total Time:25–30 minutes
Yield:8 servings (about 24 pieces) 1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:Fried
Cuisine:Italian-American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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24 pieces cheese ravioli (fresh or thawed frozen)
1/2cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs (or 1 egg + 2 tbsp milk)
1cup Italian-style breadcrumbs (or panko)
1/4cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Olive or vegetable oil (for deep frying)
1cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs or egg-milk mixture, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and optional Italian seasoning.
Dip each ravioli in flour (shake off excess), then egg, then breadcrumb mixture, pressing to coat well.
Optional: Freeze breaded ravioli for 30 minutes to help crumbs stick and prevent bursting.
For deep frying: Heat 2–3 inches of oil to 350°F. Fry ravioli in batches for 2–4 minutes until golden. Drain on paper towels.
For air frying: Lightly spray ravioli with cooking spray. Air fry at 350–375°F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway.
Transfer to a platter, sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley, and serve hot with marinara dip.
Notes
You can use meat or mushroom ravioli for variations.
To make gluten-free, use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Reheat in oven or air fryer at 375°F for 10–15 minutes.
Baking option: Bake at 400–425°F on a wire rack for 15–25 minutes.