If you’re looking for a unique and irresistible appetizer, breaded toasted ravioli is a must-try! These crispy, golden pockets of deliciousness are filled with savory cheese or meat, offering a perfect balance of crunchy exterior and warm, melted filling. Whether served as an appetizer at a dinner party or a fun snack for family movie night, breaded toasted ravioli is sure to impress.
To make this dish, start by choosing your favorite ravioli—cheese-filled, meat-filled, or even veggie-filled. Fresh or frozen ravioli both work perfectly for this recipe, so you can easily prepare it with whatever you have on hand. The key to getting that perfectly crispy texture lies in the breading process.
Begin by setting up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. The flour helps the egg adhere to the ravioli, while the breadcrumb coating creates that crispy, golden crust. Dip each ravioli first in the flour, then the egg, and finally coat it thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
Once breaded, arrange the ravioli on a baking sheet and lightly spray them with cooking oil for a nice, even crisp. You can bake them in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 15-20 minutes, or until they’re golden and crunchy. If you prefer a quicker method, you can also fry them in hot oil for a couple of minutes until they reach a deep golden color.
For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of Italian seasoning or garlic powder to the breadcrumb mixture. You can also make the toasted ravioli extra special by serving them with a dipping sauce on the side, like marinara, ranch, or even a spicy arrabbiata sauce.
Breaded toasted ravioli is a fun, crowd-pleasing dish that’s both easy to prepare and highly customizable. Whether you’re enjoying them as a snack, appetizer, or party treat, they are guaranteed to be a hit. Crispy on the outside, warm and cheesy on the inside—these toasted ravioli are everything you want in a bite-sized snack!
Ingredients
- 20 pieces ravioli frozen or fresh
- 1 cup breadcrumbs Italian seasoned
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup marinara sauce for dipping
- 1/4 cup oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs and grated parmesan cheese.
- In another bowl, mix beaten eggs with milk.
- Dip each ravioli in the egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Fry ravioli in batches for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with marinara sauce on the side.
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I don’t know, something about frying ravioli sounds kinda weird. But I guess some people like it. Not for me, though.
These are sooo good! I made them for my friends and they devoured them in minutes. Will definitely make again!
These turned out insanely crispy—exactly the vibe of my favorite appetizer place. I used fresh ravioli and they still stayed sealed. Marinara dipping is a must.
Breadcrumbs were good, but I felt like there wasn’t enough parmesan for that ‘extra’ flavor. Would bump it to 3/4 cup next time. Otherwise easy.
Totally agree! The breadcrumbs + parmesan combo is key for that cheesy punch. I usually eyeball closer to 3/4 cup too—makes a difference without changing the process.
Interesting—mine felt plenty cheesy, but maybe my parmesan was stronger/older? Either way, 3/4 cup sounds like a good tweak if you like it extra. I’ll try it next batch.
Way too much oil smell for me. Also, 350°F seems high—my first batch browned before the ravioli warmed through. I’d try air-frying next time.
Totally agree on the oil smell 😅 I use less oil/shorter fry time and it helps a lot. Also 350°F got me too—browning before the inside was hot.
350F is fine if they’re fully frozen? Mine take longer sometimes, but I’ve never tried air-frying. Might depend on how thick the ravioli is. Maybe add a quick oven finish after frying?
I followed it pretty much exactly but mine got soggy by the time I served. Maybe I overcrowded the pan. Also I didn’t have Italian breadcrumbs, used regular and it was a little bland.
That soggy situation sounds like the batches weren’t getting hot enough or they were crowded. I’ve found you really need space in the pan and to keep the oil at a steady 350°F—otherwise they steam and go soft.
I tried this recipe but the ravioli turned out soggy. Not sure what went wrong.
Yum! Easy to make and perfect for a quick snack. Thanks for sharing!
Pretty solid concept. I’m giving 4 stars because mine stuck to the paper towels a bit, next time I’ll let them drain on a rack instead. Taste was really good with the marinara.
My breading came off a bit when flipping. I rushed step 4. If you coat thoroughly and don’t crowd the pan, I bet it works way better.
Not sure about frying. Isn’t that unhealthy? I prefer baking mine.
But frying is like, the only way to get that crispy goodness! Baking might be healthier, but not everything can be baked! 😅
I get what you mean about frying being unhealthy, but everything in moderation! These fried ravioli are a delightful treat. Trying to bake them could work, but it won’t be the same crispiness! 🍽️
Why do we need milk in the egg? I ran out so I used water and it didn’t coat right. Still tasted okay but the breading wasn’t as neat.
So do u think I can use any kind of sauce? Like BBQ? 🤔
These are amazing! My kids loved them! Way better than store-bought.
Really? I found them a bit too greasy. Maybe I did something wrong? 🤔
I’m so glad to hear that! These are a hit at my house too! Kids can be picky, but not with these!
I made this for my family gathering, and they devoured it! Will make again.
Really? I thought it might be too greasy. Did your kids like it?
That sounds amazing! It’s always great when a recipe impresses the family. I gotta try it myself.
Tried this and it actually came out crispy! The breadcrumb + parm combo is 🔥. I used fresh ravioli and they browned in about 2 minutes—super fast, so don’t walk away.
This was my first time doing breaded stuff like this and it was actually pretty straightforward. The 350°F helped a lot—nice and crisp. I’ll try adding garlic powder next time.
Tasted great, but I used store-bought ravioli and it was too salty. Next time I’ll make my own.
I don’t get why these are popular. Just not for me. 🙁
Not gonna lie, I was skeptical about dipping frozen ravioli—thought they’d explode. They didn’t! But I used thawed ravioli first and it helped a lot.
Huh. I don’t know… I always thought frozen ravioli would go mushy or burst anyway. Maybe my oil wasn’t hot enough. 350 seems key though.
That’s awesome—same fear here. I’m glad you tried it and it didn’t explode. Thawing first definitely makes me feel better.
I need to learn to fry properly, mine turned out soggy. Any tips?
These came out super crispy on the outside and the ravioli stayed nice and hot. I used fresh ravioli and it still worked perfectly—serve immediately or they soften fast.
Yes!! I’ve made these a few times now and your note about serving immediately is spot on—the crunch doesn’t last long once they sit. I also used fresh ravioli and did the same coating, and it turned out great.
I made them air-fryer style using the same coating, and they were okay. Not as crispy as deep frying, but still good with marinara. My husband said it tasted like appetizer chain food.
Tried this last night—so crispy on the outside and still pretty satisfying inside. I did 2.5 minutes per batch and it came out golden without exploding the ravioli. Marinara dipping is a must!
Love hearing that! Golden without exploding is the dream—what temp/oil depth did you use?
Mmmm good! But I think I added too much cheese since I couldn’t stop eating the mixture!
5/5 on crispiness but I think 20 pieces is too small for a meal. Like… unless you’re just snacking. Next time I’m doubling everything and calling it dinner.
Honestly depends how big the ravioli are, but yeah… 20 isn’t much. If you do double, just fry in batches so they don’t get soggy.
Totally agree—20 pieces feels more like an appetizer plate unless you’ve got sides. Doubling and making it “dinner” is the move.
Loved the texture! The breadcrumb + parmesan combo tastes like fancy bar snacks. Only issue: coating is messy, but it’s worth it. Kids ate them fast.
Yes!! That breadcrumb + parm combo is seriously addictive. I also agree the coating gets a little messy—mine always looks like it survived a breadstorm 😅 but totally worth it. How do you keep the ravioli from sticking while dipping?
Yummy!
Isn’t ravioli too soggy when you fry it? Seems off to me.
Looks delicious! Can’t wait to try this. Thanks for sharing!
So easy to make! I served them at a party and everyone loved them. Thanks for the recipe!
Seems simple, but I’m skeptical about frying frozen ravioli—mine exploded a bit. Maybe I didn’t thaw enough or the oil temp was off.
I used frozen ravioli straight from the bag. They were a little uneven—some were golden before others were hot. Maybe I’ll do smaller batches or cook 4 minutes? Recipe is solid.
Glad it worked! Frozen ravioli can cook unevenly in the oil—smaller batches definitely helps. If yours were golden before fully hot, trying ~3–4 minutes (or letting them sit on a rack for a minute) might be the sweet spot. Also, I usually make sure the oil is fully back to temp between batches.
Not gonna lie, I was skeptical about ravioli in a deep fryer… but wow. Crunch on the outside and cheesy inside. Five stars, no notes.
I was skeptical too—deep-frying anything pasta-adjacent sounds risky—but this is actually genius. The crunchy outside + melty cheese combo is spot on. Definitely making it next time.
Good idea, but 350°F is a little vague for me. My first batch browned too fast, so I dropped the heat a bit and it was way better. Also, I used panko instead of regular breadcrumbs—still great.
Yum!
Super easy and fun to make. My kids ate them immediately and asked for more sauce. I didn’t even measure perfectly and they came out great.
I think you need to let them drain longer than paper towels. Mine got a bit soggy after 5 minutes. Otherwise the breading was solid and crunchy.
Came out kinda greasy for me. I think my oil temp was too low because they browned slower. Still tasty though—next time I’ll use a thermometer and drain better.
These were absolutely delicious! The kids couldn’t get enough. Will make again!
Pretty good, but 2-3 minutes might be fast depending on your oil temp. I went closer to 4 and they were perfect inside. Next time I’ll double-check the heat.
Not gonna lie, the breading step is a bit messy. But the flavor is legit—parmesan + seasoned breadcrumbs is the move. I’d make again.