Description
Toasted Ravioli is a crispy, golden appetizer or light meal featuring breaded ravioli that are fried to perfection and served with warm marinara sauce for dipping. This recipe includes options for using fresh or frozen ravioli and tips for frying with olive oil to achieve a crunchy exterior while maintaining a tender, flavorful filling.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 10 oz. ravioli (fresh or frozen, any flavor)
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream (preferably whole; low fat, skim, plant-based, or water can be used in a pinch)
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3/4 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
For Serving (Optional)
- Marinara sauce
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Egg Mixture and Bread Crumbs: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg, milk or cream, and a pinch of kosher salt and black pepper until well combined. Pour the Italian seasoned bread crumbs into a separate shallow bowl.
- Bread the Ravioli: Dip each ravioli into the egg mixture, shaking gently to remove any excess liquid. Then, thoroughly coat each side in the bread crumbs, using your fingers to pat the crumbs so they stick well. Place the breaded ravioli on a baking sheet or large plate, ensuring they do not touch each other.
- Heat the Oil: In a large heavy skillet, preferably cast iron, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. To test if the oil is hot enough, insert the handle of a wooden spoon; if bubbles form around it, the oil is ready.
- Fry the Ravioli: Carefully add the breaded ravioli in a single layer to the hot oil. Fry for about 2 minutes on each side, flipping with a slotted spatula until the coating turns golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding; cook in batches if necessary, adding more oil if needed, and adjust heat to prevent burning.
- Drain and Serve: Remove the fried ravioli and place them on a paper towel-lined plate or baking sheet to absorb excess oil. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- This recipe can be baked instead of fried for a lighter version; bake breaded ravioli at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Make ahead and freeze the breaded ravioli on a tray before storing in a freezer bag for quick future frying or baking.
- You can customize the ravioli filling as desired; cheese-filled or meat-filled ravioli work well.
- For Italian seasoned bread crumbs, mix regular bread crumbs with dried herbs like oregano, basil, garlic powder, and parsley if you want to make your own.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 352 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 649 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 58 mg
