Crispy Toasted Ravioli that are made in an air fryer (or oven) instead of deep fried, so you can have several without any guilt! Coated in seasoned Panko breadcrumbs and then dipped in marinara sauce, this recipe makes such a delicious snack or appetizer.
More air fryer recipes to make include our air fryer zucchini and air fryer banana spring rolls!
Easy Toasted Ravioli Recipe
My love for finger food and Italian flavors runs deep, so it’s pretty obvious why these toasted ravioli have found permanent residence here. Bonus – they’re baked, not fried! And still incredibly delicious, you won’t even miss the oil. That first bite and satisfying crunch is gold!
What is Toasted Ravioli?
Toasted Ravioli is breaded deep-fried ravioli and served as an appetizer. It was created in St. Louis, Missouri and made popular by a couple restaurants located in an Italian section of the city called “The Hill.” I visited St. Louis many years ago while on a business trip and was told I couldn’t leave without seeing a Cardinal’s game, the iconic Arch, and visiting Charlie Gitto’s for toasted ravioli. Check, check, and check!
It’s also an offering on the Olive Garden menu, but you get 10 ravioli. Hardly enough to share! Fortunately, now you can make as many as you want at home.
Ingredients Needed
There are variations on this classic appetizer, but the basic elements are ravioli, breadcrumbs, Italian seasonings, Parmesan, eggs, and a marinara dipping sauce. You usually need vegetable oil for deep frying, but since these gems are air fried, you’ll need nonstick cooking spray instead.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)
- Refrigerated Ravioli – you can use beef, cheese, seafood…really any stuffing works. Refrigerated ravioli are preferred over frozen. If you do use frozen, you’ll need to thaw them first.
- Eggs – an egg wash is used to make sure the breadcrumbs adhere to the ravioli.
- Seasonings – Garlic powder, Kosher salt, and black pepper are a simple and perfect combination.
- Italian seasoned Panko breadcrumbs – these Asian breadcrumbs have a light, airy texture and are more crispy than traditional breadcrumbs. They’re available at most grocery stores in the International section.
- Parmesan cheese – no respectable Italian recipe is without Parmesan cheese! Usually we recommend freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano for recipes, but for these ravioli, we’re using the powder-like variety, which is best for adhering to the pasta.
- Fresh chopped parsley – for a beautiful hint of color and flavor.
- Marinara sauce – this is for dipping. I use my homemade marinara sauce, but store-bought is totally fine.
How to Make Toasted Ravioli
It’s so easy to make toasted ravioli in your air fryer in just a few simple steps.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)
- Separate the ravioli if necessary. Carefully separate any ravioli that are stuck together; set aside.
- Create an egg wash. Whisk together the eggs and seasonings. Place the ravioli into the seasoned eggs and toss to combine, making sure every ravioli is coated; set aside.
- Make the breading. Mix together the Panko breadcrumbs and the Parmesan.
- Coat the ravioli in the breadcrumbs. Press the egg coated ravioli into the breadcrumb mixture, just a few at a time, and coat them well on all sides. Shake off any excess breadcrumbs.
- Place in air fryer. Spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray. Place ravioli in a single layer, not touching. (You’ll need to air fry in batches.) Spray the tops of the ravioli with cooking spray.
- Air fry. Air Fry for 4 minutes at 400°F until crispy, golden brown, and warmed through.
- Serve. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with your favorite marinara sauce for dipping.
Bake Toasted Ravioli in the Oven
Tips for Perfect Toasted Ravioli
- Opt for fresh ravioli instead of frozen. Note that each brand of pasta varies in size and thickness, so you may need to adjust cooking time according to the brand you use.
- Powder-like finely grated parmesan cheese is preferred over fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano for these ravioli because they adhere better to the pasta.
- This recipe was tested using this Cosori Air Fryer. If you own a different model air fryer, I would suggest doing a test run with just a couple ravioli and then adjust the time/temp, if necessary. Air fryers are all similar, but just like ovens, cooking times can vary.
Serving Suggestions
You can serve toasted ravioli as a snack, appetizer, or even a main dish alongside a simple salad, garlic bread, and spaghetti with our amazing spaghetti sauce!
Make Ahead and Storing Leftovers
You can assemble these in advance of cooking them, if you prefer.
- To refrigerate: Assemble as per written instructions, place on a baking sheet in a single layer, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate up to 1 day. You might need to tack on an extra minute of air frying if you cook them chilled.
- To freeze: Assemble as per written instructions, place on a baking sheet in a single layer, flash freeze until solid, then transfer to a resealable plastic bag for up to 2 weeks. Thaw before cooking.
Once cooked, I recommend serving them right away, but if you do have leftovers, you can reheat them.
- To freeze after they’ve been cooked: make sure the cooked ravioli cool completely, then place them in a freezer-safe container and freeze up to 1 month.
- To reheat toasted ravioli: Place the raviolis on a rimmed baking sheet and bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees F until hot or reheat for a few minutes in the air fryer.
More Air Fryer Recipes:
- Air Fryer Pineapple
- Crispy Air Fryer Onion Rings
- Easy Air Fryer Biscuits Donuts
- Air Fryer Crab Rangoon
- Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies
- Hoisin Glazed Air Fryer Salmon
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Toasted Ravioli {Air Fryer or Oven}
Ingredients
- 20 ounce package refrigerated ravioli
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup Italian seasoned Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (shaker style/powder works best for this recipe)
- fresh chopped parsley , for garnish
- marinara sauce , for dipping
Instructions
- Open the package of ravioli and carefully separate any that are stuck together, if necessary; set aside. (Ignore package directions – you are not boiling these.)
- In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Place the raviolis into the seasoned eggs and toss to combine, making sure every ravioli is coated; set aside.
- In a medium bowl mix together the breadcrumbs and the Parmesan cheese.
- Press the egg coated ravioli into the breadcrumbs, just a few at a time, and coat them well on all sides. Shake off any excess breadcrumbs.
- Transfer the ravioli onto a baking sheet, in a single layer not touching, while you finish coating all of them. Place a sheet of plastic wrap in between the layers, if necessary.
- Spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray. Place raviolis in a single layer, not touching. (You will need to air fry these in batches.)
- Spray the tops of the ravioli with cooking spray.
- If your air fryer requires pre-heating, set it now to 400°F for 5 minutes. Once ready, air fry for 4 minutes, until crispy, golden brown, and warmed through.
- Continue with the remaining ravioli.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and more grated parmesan, if desired. Serve with my homemade marinara sauce (or your favorite store-bought brand) for dipping.NOTE: Directions for baking these in the oven are included in the article.
We loved these! I made two different kinds – meat and cheese filled. Delicious!