Description
Make delicious, crispy Toasted Ravioli served with a bright, flavorful Marinara sauce. This appetizer is perfect for sharing and brings a satisfying crunch to your Italian spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (about 16 ounces) frozen cheese or meat-filled ravioli
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko recommended)
- For Marinara Sauce: Use your favorite store-bought or homemade marinara sauce
Instructions
- Set up your breading station. Place flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a shallow dish. In a second dish, place the beaten egg. In a third dish, place the breadcrumbs.
- Working in small batches, lightly dredge the frozen ravioli in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Dip the floured ravioli into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off.
- Dredge the ravioli thoroughly in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere. Place coated ravioli on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for at least 30 minutes to help them hold their shape during frying.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to check the temperature.
- Carefully add the frozen, breaded ravioli to the hot oil in batches, ensuring you do not overcrowd the pot.
- Fry for 2 to 3 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crisp.
- Remove the toasted ravioli with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack set over paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature; too cool makes them soggy, too hot burns the coating before the inside heats through.
- You can bake or air fry these for a lighter option, though the texture will differ slightly from deep-frying.
- Make sure your ravioli are completely frozen before breading and frying for the best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep Fry
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 6 ravioli
- Calories: Estimate based on filling and oil absorption
- Sugar: Variable
- Sodium: Variable
- Fat: Variable
- Saturated Fat: Variable
- Unsaturated Fat: Variable
- Trans Fat: Trace
- Carbohydrates: Variable
- Fiber: Low
- Protein: Moderate
- Cholesterol: Variable