Description
Million Dollar Ravioli Bites emerge as a crispy, cheesy sensation from your air fryer. Italian-inspired appetizers pack rich flavors that leave guests craving more and asking you for the secret recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 package (12 oz/340 g) refrigerated cheese ravioli
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (100 g) Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Marinara or pizza sauce (for dipping)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Egg Wash Preparation: Whisk eggs and milk in a shallow dish to create a smooth, consistent coating liquid.
- Crispy Coating Creation: Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and paprika in a separate container, mixing thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Ravioli Coating Process: Dunk each ravioli completely in the egg mixture, then roll meticulously in the seasoned breadcrumb blend, ensuring full coverage and gentle pressing for a uniform crisp exterior.
- Air Fryer Preparation: Preheat air fryer to 375F (190C) for three minutes, then lightly spray the basket with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cooking Technique: Arrange breaded ravioli in a single, uncrowded layer, mist with additional cooking spray, and air fry for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway to achieve a perfectly golden-brown, crispy texture.
- Finishing Touch: Remove ravioli once crisp, optionally garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately with marinara or pizza sauce for an irresistible appetizer experience.
Notes
Optimize Egg Wash: Whisk eggs and milk thoroughly to create a smooth, consistent coating that helps breadcrumbs adhere perfectly to ravioli surfaces.
Prevent Sticking Tricks: Spray air fryer basket lightly with nonstick cooking spray and avoid overcrowding to ensure crispy, evenly cooked ravioli bites with golden edges.
Breading Technique Mastery: Press breadcrumb mixture gently but firmly onto ravioli, ensuring complete and uniform coverage for maximum crunch and flavor absorption.
Temperature Precision: Preheat air fryer exactly to 375F and rotate ravioli midway through cooking to achieve consistent golden-brown exterior without burning or uneven cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg