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Toasted ravioli on a plate with a bowl of marinara dipping sauce.
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The Best Toasted Ravioli

Toasted Ravioli is a popular St. Louis appetizer, and for good reason! With classic Italian flavors permeating each crunchy bite, it's a versatile dish that will go well with so many main dishes. It's a great appetizer for all kinds of occasions, from fancy dinner parties to snacking on game day!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time21 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 166kcal
Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

  • 1 (20- to 25-ounce) pkg. frozen ravioli
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • cups Italian bread crumbs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3-4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
  • cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • Marinara sauce, for serving

Instructions

  • In a small, shallow bowl, mix together the milk and eggs, whisking until fully combined.
  • In a separate small bowl, mix the bread crumbs, salt, and parmesan cheese. You can do this easily in a Ziploc bag, simply dump it all in, seal it, and shake it!
  • Dip the pieces of ravioli into the egg mixture. Then dip the ravioli in the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Fry in a pan with 2 inches of oil at 350°F for 2-3 minutes total. You may need to flip the ravioli halfway through.
  • Remove the ravioli from the oil when the tops of the ravioli are golden, and put them on a plate lined with paper towels or parchment paper. Let the excess oil drip off before serving.
  • Serve with marinara.

Notes

  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Freezing: Simply put your toasted ravioli in a freezer-safe container or in a Ziploc bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator before reheating.
  • Reheat: Reheat in the air fryer for 4-5 minutes at 350°F or in the oven at 375°F for 10-15 minutes until hot and crispy again.
  • Air fryer toasted ravioli: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Coat the ravioli in the eggwash and then the breadcrumbs. Spray your breaded ravioli with cooking spray and arrange them in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Fry ravioli for 6-10 minutes, flipping the ravioli halfway through.
  • Baked toasted ravioli: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Thaw your ravioli first, or use fresh ravioli. Coat with the eggwash and breadcrumb mixture, then spray the breaded ravioli with cooking spray. Bake for 10-15 minutes on a wire rack sprayed with cooking spray set over a large baking sheet until golden brown.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 717mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 202IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 2mg