Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli – St. Louis Style with Marinara

Air fryer toasted ravioli cooks at 200°C / 400°F for 7–9 minutes when you start with refrigerated ravioli, flipped halfway. Ravioli breaded straight from the freezer take 10–12 minutes.

Toasted ravioli is a St. Louis specialty: filled pasta coated in seasoned breadcrumbs, traditionally deep fried, and served with warm marinara for dipping. The air fryer gets the same crunch from a spray of oil.

For another crunchy pasta snack, see Air Fryer Pasta Chips.

Refrigerated or Frozen Ravioli?

• Refrigerated ravioli are the easiest. They are soft enough to bread without any pre-cooking and cook through in 7–9 minutes.
• Frozen ravioli also work. Bread them while still frozen and add 2–3 minutes to the cooking time.

In both cases there is no boiling. Boiled ravioli are too wet and fragile to bread properly.

Ingredients

For the Toasted Ravioli

• 🥟 20–24 cheese ravioli, refrigerated or frozen (about 300 g / 10 oz)
• 🥚 2 eggs
• 🥛 2 tablespoons milk
• 🍞 70 g (¾ cup) Italian-style breadcrumbs
• 🧀 25 g (¼ cup) grated Parmesan
• 🌿 ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 🧄 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 🫒 Oil spray

For Serving

• 🍅 Warm marinara sauce
• 🧀 Extra Parmesan
• 🌿 Chopped fresh parsley

Equipment

• 2 shallow bowls
• Fork
• Oil spray bottle

Breading and Air Frying

Step 1: Make the Egg Wash

Whisk the eggs and milk together in a shallow bowl.

Step 2: Mix the Coating

In a second bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, oregano, and garlic powder.

Step 3: Coat the Ravioli

Dip each ravioli in the egg wash, let the extra drip off, then press both sides into the crumb mixture.

Step 4: Arrange in the Basket

Place the ravioli in a single layer without overlapping and spray them with oil.

Step 5: Air Fry the Ravioli

Cook at 200°C / 400°F for 7–9 minutes, flipping halfway and spraying the second side.

Step 6: Finish

Sprinkle the air fryer toasted ravioli with Parmesan and parsley while hot.

Step 7: Serve

Serve straight away with warm marinara sauce for dipping.

Cook Times

Tips

Fillings and Dips

• Meat ravioli: Use beef or sausage-filled ravioli.
• Spinach ravioli: Try spinach and ricotta ravioli for a veggie version.
• Pesto dip: Serve with pesto mixed into Greek yogurt.
• Spicy crumbs: Add chili flakes to the breadcrumb mix.

Toasted Ravioli FAQ

Storing and Reheating

Toasted ravioli is best eaten fresh. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days.

Reheat at 190°C / 375°F for about 3 minutes until crisp. You can freeze breaded, uncooked ravioli on a tray for up to 2 months.

Final Thoughts

Bread them firmly, spray both sides and flip halfway. Air fryer toasted ravioli then come out crunchy with a hot, cheesy middle in under 10 minutes.

Let them cool for a minute before biting in. If there is marinara left over, use it for Air Fryer Baked Ziti.

Written by

James Wilson

Air Fryer Recipe Creator & Food Writer

James Wilson is an air fryer recipe creator and food writer who loves making simple, crispy, and flavorful meals easier to prepare at home. He focuses on practical air fryer recipes, helpful cooking tips, and easy-to-follow ideas designed for everyday kitchens.