Description
Million Dollar Ravioli Bites combine creamy, cheesy goodness with crispy air-fried perfection. Packed with flavor and easy to prepare, these bite-sized delights will become an instant crowd-pleaser at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Pasta:
- 1 package (12 oz/340 g) refrigerated cheese ravioli
Coating Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- 1 cup (100 g) Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Cooking Spray:
- Nonstick cooking spray
Serving Suggestions:
- Marinara or pizza sauce (for dipping)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a delectable breading mixture by whisking eggs and milk in one vessel, while simultaneously combining breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, aromatic garlic powder, and vibrant paprika in another container.
- Meticulously dunk each ravioli into the egg mixture, ensuring complete coverage, then carefully transfer to the seasoned breadcrumb blend, pressing gently to create an even, crispy exterior.
- Activate the air fryer and set the temperature to 375°F, allowing it to warm for several minutes while preparing the coated pasta pockets.
- Liberally coat the air fryer basket with nonstick spray, strategically positioning the breaded ravioli in a single, uncrowded layer to promote optimal crispiness.
- Lightly mist the ravioli tops with additional cooking spray to enhance golden-brown potential, then carefully slide the basket into the air fryer.
- Midway through cooking, delicately flip each ravioli to ensure uniform browning and crunch, maintaining a watchful eye to prevent over-browning.
- Once achieving a gorgeous golden exterior and satisfying crispness, carefully extract the ravioli from the air fryer.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a touch of vibrant color and fresh flavor.
- Present immediately alongside warm marinara or zesty pizza sauce, inviting guests to indulge in these irresistible crispy morsels.
Notes
- Experiment with different ravioli fillings like cheese, meat, or spinach to keep the appetizer exciting and versatile.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs and swap regular pasta for gluten-free ravioli to make this recipe celiac-friendly.
- Prevent soggy breading by patting ravioli dry before coating and ensuring breadcrumb mixture is well-seasoned and adheres completely.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to maintain crispy texture; cook in batches if necessary for maximum crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg