Description
Toasted Ravioli is a delicious appetizer featuring breaded and fried or baked ravioli, typically filled with beef or cheese, served warm with marinara sauce for dipping. This St. Louis classic is easy to prepare and perfect for parties or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 eggs
Breading
- 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs*
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Main
- 20 ounce package refrigerated or frozen ravioli (beef or cheese)
- 3-4 cups vegetable oil for frying
- Warm marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Freeze Ravioli: If using refrigerated ravioli, freeze them for 1 hour before starting the recipe to firm them up for breading and frying.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together milk and eggs until smooth.
- Mix Breadcrumbs: In a large ziplock bag, combine Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, salt, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, shaking to mix thoroughly.
- Coat Ravioli: Dip the frozen ravioli in the egg mixture, then place them into the breadcrumb bag and shake well to coat each piece evenly.
- Heat Oil: In a heavy pot, pour vegetable oil to a depth of about 2 inches and heat over medium heat. Test the oil by sprinkling a few breadcrumbs in it—if they sizzle and turn golden, the oil is ready for frying.
- Fry Ravioli: Fry ravioli in small batches for about 1 minute on each side or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese while still warm.
- Serve: Serve toasted ravioli warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Ravioli: Traditionally filled with ground beef, but any flavor ravioli can be used.
- Breadcrumbs: If regular breadcrumbs are used instead of Italian seasoned, add 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder to the mix.
- Air Fryer Option: Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place ravioli in a single layer, spray tops, and air fry for 3 minutes. Cook in 2-3 batches.
- Baking Option: Use refrigerated or thawed ravioli. Place on lightly sprayed baking sheet, spray tops, bake at 400°F for 10-20 minutes until toasted.
- Reheating: Oven at 375°F for 10-15 minutes or air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces (approx. 85g)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
