Fried Ravioli

A fun (and delicious!) appetizer, this Fried Ravioli is easy because it starts with frozen ravioli. It’s perfect for game day or any kind of get-together.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 312kcal

Author Deborah Harroun

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
9 oz cheese ravioli thawed
Oil for frying
Marinara sauce for dipping

Instructions

In a heavy duty skillet, heat about 1/2” of oil to 350ºF.
Oil
Place the flour in a shallow bowl.
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
In another dish, whisk the eggs.
2 eggs
In a third dish, combine the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs, 1/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Working in batches, dip a ravioli in the flour, lightly coating. Then dip in the egg, making sure the ravioli is coated. Last, dip in the breadcrumb mixture. Use your hands to press the breadcrumbs into the ravioli, if needed.
9 oz cheese ravioli
Place the coated ravioli in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side. Remove to a cooling rack over a baking sheet or a paper towel lined plate. Continue with the ravioli until all are fried.
Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
Marinara sauce

Notes

I had 18 ravioli in 9 ounces of ravioli. You may have more or less, depending on the brand.

This recipe can easily be doubled to feed more people.

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide. The nutritional value for the frying oil is based on a retention of 1/4 cup of oil. Cooking time and temperature can cause this number to change, and it is just an estimate.

Nutrition information does not include marinara sauce.

Nutrition