Recreate the classic Olive Garden Toasted Ravioli in your air fryer! Crispy, cheesy, and perfectly golden, this easy copycat recipe is the ultimate appetizer or snack.
Air Fryer Olive Garden Toasted Ravioli is excellent! I mean, who doesn’t love anything from Olive Garden? Today, I will show you how to make packaged ravioli into this amazing Copycat Recipe, best yet with your air fryer. It will take minutes.
This is one of my favorite appetizers. Who doesn’t love a fantastic toasted ravioli, battered and then deep-fried (ok, Air Fried, but the same result)? This creates a great taste in every single bite.
This will impress all of your guests, and only you and I will know how easy it is. So, the next time you have a BBQ or a get-together, show up with this great appetizer, and I’m sure it will be a hit.
If you are looking for some other great and easy Air Fryer Appetizers, some of my favorites are AIR FRYER BREADED EGGPLANT, AIR FRYER CHICKEN WINGS WITH BUFFALO SAUCE, and AIR FRYER LASAGNA EGG ROLLS.
Olive Garden Toasted Ravioli
If you have ever been to Olive Garden, you probably know about their fantastic appetizers.
They are characterized on the menu as being fried Ravioli filled with seasoned beef. Of course, you could use other flavors, but I stuck with the beef ravioli today since we are doing a copycat version.
In our course, we are using our Air Fryer.
Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Olive Garden Toasted Ravioli
- Panko Breadcrumbs
- Italian Seasoning
- Garlic Powder
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Eggs
- Water
- Refrigerated Ravioli
- All-Purpose Flour
- Optional: Dipping Sauce
How To Make Air Fryer Olive Garden Toasted Ravioli
Step One: Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. Combine breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning and garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a medium shallow bowl. In a small bowl, whisk eggs with water to combine.
Step Two: Dip each Ravioli first in flour to coat thoroughly, then shake the excess flour off. Next, dip the flour-coated Ravioli in beaten egg mixture, then shake extra egg off. Finally, thoroughly coat Ravioli in seasoned breadcrumbs and place it on the prepared sheet. Repeat process for all the Ravioli.
Step Three: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F, set it to the air fryer setting, and spray the basket with cooking spray. Place the coated Ravioli in the basket in a single layer and generously spray with cooking spray.
Step Four: Cook Ravioli for 8-10 mins, until golden and crispy. Serve warm with marinara sauce or another favorite dip, garnished with chopped parsley, grated parmesan cheese, etc. (optional)
Air Fryer Olive Garden Toasted Ravioli Recipe Tips
- Italian seasoning could be substituted by your favorite dried herbs (or mix) such as oregano, Greek seasoning, Herbs de Provence, etc.
- Add cayenne powder or red pepper flakes to the breadcrumbs, Greek seasoning, etc.
- If your air fryer is smaller, you must cook in batches. Do not overcrowd the air fryer; the Ravioli will not crisp up.
- Spraying with cooking spray helps to crisp up Ravioli and gives it a nice golden color.
- Keeps fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for four days and freezer for up to 3 months.
Air Fryer Olive Garden Toasted Ravioli Recipe Faqs
Can I use frozen ravioli for this recipe? Yes, frozen ravioli works perfectly! Just be sure to thaw them slightly before breading to ensure the coating sticks well.
What type of ravioli should I use? You can use cheese, meat, or even spinach-filled ravioli—choose your favorite! This recipe is versatile and works with any variety.
Can I make these ahead of time? Yes! You can bread the ravioli and refrigerate them for a few hours before air frying. This is a great option for meal prepping or hosting.
What dipping sauce goes best with toasted ravioli? Classic marinara sauce is a favorite, but Alfredo sauce or garlic aioli are also delicious options.
Can I use gluten-free breadcrumbs? Absolutely! Swap regular breadcrumbs with gluten-free ones to make the recipe gluten-friendly.
How long do leftovers last? Store leftover toasted ravioli in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for a few minutes to restore crispiness.
How do I prevent the breading from falling off? Ensure the ravioli are patted dry before breading, and press the breadcrumbs onto the ravioli gently to create a firm coating.
Equipment Used
- Instant Pot Vortex Plus: Instant Vortex Plus 6-in-1 Air Fryer, Broiler, Roaster, Dehydrator, plus Baking and Reheating, 4QT
- Instant Pot Crisp Lid: Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid 6 in 1, No Pressure Cooking Functionality, 6 Qt, 1500 W
- Philips Kitchen Appliances HD9220/28 Viva Air Fryer (1.8lb/2.75qt), Black Fryer
Serving Suggestions
- AIR FRYER EASY ITALIAN CHICKEN TENDERS
- AIR FRYER ITALIAN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH
- AIR FRYER ITALIAN BAKED STUFFED SHELLS
- AIR FRYER, ITALIAN MEATBALL AND BISCUIT BAKE
Air Fryer Olive Garden Toasted Ravioli
Description
Ingredients
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Italain Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons water
- 9 ounces refrigerated or frozen ravioli
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper
- In a medium shallow bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning and garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk eggs with water to combine.
- Dip each Ravioli first in flour to coat thoroughly, then shake the excess flour off.
- Next, dip the flour-coated Ravioli in the beaten egg mixture, then shake the excess egg off.
- Finally, thoroughly coat Ravioli in seasoned breadcrumbs and place on the prepared sheet. Repeat process for all the Ravioli.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F, air fryer setting, and spray the basket with cooking spray
- Put coated Ravioli into the air fryer basket in a single layer and spray with cooking spray.
- Cook Ravioli for 8-10 mins, until golden and crispy.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce or other favorite dips, garnished with chopped parsley, grated parmesan cheese, etc. (optional)
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
Notes
- Add cayenne powder or red pepper flakes to the breadcrumbs, Greek seasoning, etc. Italian seasoning could be substituted by your favorite dried herbs (or mix) such as oregano, Greek seasoning, Herbs de Provence, etc.
- If your air fryer is smaller, you will have to cook in batches. Do not overcrowd the air fryer, or the Ravioli will not crisp up.
- Spraying with cooking spray helps to crisp up Ravioli and gives it a nice golden color.
- Keeps fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for four days and freezer for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, preheat Air fryer to 375°F and cook for 3 minutes from the fridge and about 5-6 minutes from frozen until crispy and warmed through.
- Air fryer temperatures vary between brands, so that cooking times may vary slightly.
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Kenneth Schlabach
Are the ravioli’s beef or cheese or does it matter..???
Laurie
Either is fine.