Easy Ninja Foodi Ravioli (air fried)

Name: Toasted Air Fryer Ravioli (Ninja Foodi)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 11 min
Ingredients: 20 oz refrigerated ravioli - cheese filled (if using frozen, allow to defrost first); 2 eggs; 1 cup Italian style bread crumbs; ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated); ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish); marinara/tomato sauce (optional for dipping)

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This Ninja Foodi / Air Fryer Ravioli is a delicious and easy to put together appetizer or anytime snack. It uses the air fryer method and is ready in just about 10 minutes.

Air fried ravioli is perfect and yummy appetizer that takes little effort and pairs well with a variety of meals!

air fryer ravioli on a white plate with a small white bowl of marinara sauce to the side.

This post has been updated from its original publish date of January 2020 to provide better images and step by step instructions.

Easy Air Fryer Ravioli Recipe

Love toasted ravioli but don’t want all the extra fat? Learn how to make this air fryer version! It’s so much lighter, doesn’t use olive oil or other cooking spray.

This version is made in made in a Ninja Foodi using the Air Crisp function which can easily be adapted to most air fryers.

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What you’ll love about this recipe:

KID FRIENDLY – This is a delicious snack time treat for the whole family. And a favorite in our house!
QUICK & EASY – Ready from start to finish in only 11 minutes!
INEXPENSIVE – With only a few simple and basic ingredients, this appetizer is definitely budget friendly.

Dipping an air fried ravioli into marinara sauce.

Ingredients

refrigerated cheese ravioli – using frozen ravioli, allow to defrost first
eggs
Italian style bread crumbs
Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
salt
garlic powder
Italian seasoning
fresh parsley (optional garnish)
marinara or favorite tomato sauce (optional for dipping)

Here’s what you’ll need to make these delicious cheesy air fryer ravioli recipe:

Instructions

Begin by beating the eggs in a small or shallow bowl until well blended. In separate dish or bowl, combine breadcrumbs with seasonings and grated parmesan cheese.

Dip the ravioli one at a time into the egg mixture and coat on all sides.

seasonings and breadcrumbs layered together in a glass bowl.

dipping the ravioli into the egg wash mixture.

Move the ravioli to the breadcrumb mixture and coat all over. Lightly shake off any excess bread crumb mixture.

Add the coated raviolis to the air-fryer basket in a single layer.

Set the Foodi to the air crisp function and to 390 degrees f.

Air fry for about 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown. You will know that the raviolis are ready when they start to puff up slightly and have a light golden brown color.

coating the ravioli in the breadcrumb mixture.

white serving platter with air fried ravioli.

tips for making toasted ravioli in the air fryer

If they are overly toasted, the ravioli will be dry and a bit hard. And not very good.
Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to work in a few batches until all of the raviolis are toasted.
Enjoy immediately with marinara or your favorite dipping sauce!

air fryer ravioli dipped in the marinara sauce.

FAQ (frequently asked questions)

What type of ravioli to use?

For this recipe, you can use any fresh or store bought ravioli. If you use store bought, grab the refrigerator version over frozen. If you choose frozen ravioli, be sure to defrost it before making this recipe.

Why air fry ravioli?

There’s some really great benefits for using an air fryer over conventional frying methods. Such as, it’s lower in fat because you don’t need to use oil to cook the ravioli. Also, an air fryer doesn’t leave behind horrible fried food smells in the home. It is something that keeps me from frying food around here! And it is quick! These ravioli air fry in about 5-6 minutes. Easy, peasy.

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Toasted Air Fryer Ravioli (Ninja Foodi)

Crispy, cheesy, and truly scrumptious! This toasted air fryer ravioli is sure to satisfy. Full of delicious & classic Italian flavors, you’ll want to make this recipe on repeat.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 6

Total Time 11

Serving Size

Equipment

Ingredients

20 oz refrigerated ravioli – cheese filled if using frozen, allow to defrost first
2 eggs
1 cup Italian style bread crumbs
¼ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
chopped fresh parsley optional garnish
marinara/tomato sauce optional for dipping

Instructions

Using shallow dish or bowl, add the eggs and beat with a fork or whisk until well blended. In another shallow dish or bowl, pour the Italian style bread crumbs with seasonings and grated parmesan cheese.
Dip the ravioli one at a time into the egg mixture and coat on all sides. Move the ravioli to the bread crumbs and coat all over. Shake off any excess bread crumbs.
Add the coated raviolis to the Ninja Foodi air crisp basket in a single layer.
Set the Ninja Foodi function to Air Crisp and the temperature to 390 degrees.
Air Crisp for about 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown. You will know that the raviolis are ready when they start to puff up slightly and have a light golden brown color. If they are overly toasted, the ravioli will be dry and a bit hard.
Repeat until all of the raviolis are toasted.
Serve immediately.