Fried Ravioli Recipe

4.91 from 22 votes

Fried Ravioli Recipe

Ready to enjoy in only 15 minutes, this crispy and cheesy Fried Ravioli is a fan-favorite appetizer! We love to serve it with warm marinara.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

olive oil for frying
1 (25-ounce) package ravioli store bought
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups bread crumbs
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
marinara

Instructions

Heat oil to medium heat.
Working in batches, throw 10 Ravioli at a time into a bowl of milk making sure all sides get wet.
From there add them to a gallon bag of flour and shake. Add back to the milk, making sure all sides are wet. Finally, add them to a bag of breadcrumbs. Shake around. Repeat with the remaining ravioli.
Add to oil and fry until golden brown. Place on a paper towel-lined plate to help drain the oil. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Repeat the process until all the pieces are breaded and fried. Serve immediately.

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Notes

Recipe Tips.

I use cheese ravioli from the refrigerated section. If using frozen ravioli, thaw them before coating and frying them. In either case, do not boil them.
Air fry. Coat and place the ravioli in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 360°F for 3-4 minutes, flip, and fry for another 3-4 minutes.
Having fried ravioli in the freezer is handy. They make an easy snack for my kids to heat up, and a great last-minute appetizer for a party.
Different dipping sauces can also be used for this recipe, including our Homemade Ranch Dressing or Marinara Sauce.

Prep ahead of time. After coating the ravioli, place them on a large plate, cover them with plastic, and refrigerate for 3-4 hours before frying.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave, air fry, or heat them in the oven until warm.

Freezer snack. Fry, cool, and freeze on a baking sheet. Once solid, transfer them to a freezer-safe Ziploc and store for about 3 months. To reheat, lightly spray the frozen Fried Cheese Ravioli on both sides with cooking spray. Place them on the baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.

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