Description
Toasted Ravioli is a crispy and flavorful appetizer featuring breaded ravioli fried to a golden brown or baked, served with marinara sauce for dipping. This dish is quick to prepare, perfect as a light meal or party snack, and can be made with fresh or frozen ravioli of any flavor.
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)
- 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
- Grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the egg wash: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg, 2 tablespoons of milk or cream, and a pinch of kosher salt and black pepper until well combined.
- Set up breading stations: Pour the Italian seasoned bread crumbs into another shallow bowl. Have a baking sheet or large plate ready to place the breaded ravioli.
- Bread the ravioli: Dip each ravioli into the egg wash, shaking off any excess. Then coat each ravioli thoroughly in the bread crumbs, patting them gently with your hand to ensure the crumbs stick well. Place the breaded ravioli on the baking sheet or plate without overlapping.
- Heat the oil: In a large heavy skillet, preferably cast iron, heat 1/4 cup of extra-virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. Test the temperature by placing the handle of a wooden spoon into the oil; if it bubbles steadily, the oil is ready.
- Fry the ravioli: Add the breaded ravioli to the hot oil in a single layer, making sure they are not touching. Fry them for about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown, using a slotted spatula or fish turner to flip gently. Fry in batches if necessary, adding more oil as needed and adjusting the heat to prevent burning.
- Drain excess oil: Remove fried ravioli to a paper towel-lined plate or baking sheet to absorb excess oil.
- Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and grated parmesan cheese if desired, and serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- This recipe can be made using either fresh or frozen ravioli of any flavor.
- For a lighter alternative, the ravioli can also be baked instead of fried.
- Italian seasoned bread crumbs can be store-bought or homemade.
- The dish can be prepared ahead of time and frozen for future frying or baking.
- Adjust the oil temperature carefully during frying to avoid burning.
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
