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Toasted Ravioli

These fried ravioli are the perfect crunchy and fluffy little appetizers for your holiday entertaining. All you need is a side of marinara!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Chef Julie Yoon


Ingredients

  • 1 9-ounce package frozen cheese ravioli
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 3 large eggs lightly beaten
  • All-purpose flour for breading
  • 2 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • Shredded Romano cheese for topping
  • Fresh parsley for topping
  • Marinara sauce for dipping

Instructions

  • Heat 4 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy bottomed pot over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350º F. Watch the video if you want to see how to do the “crumb test” in case you don’t have a deep-fry thermometer.
  • Set up a breading station with the eggs, flour and breadcrumbs in separate shallow bowls. Season the breadcrumbs lightly with salt and pepper and whisk together with a fork. Working one at a time, dip the ravioli in the egg, then in the flour, back in the egg, and finally in the breadcrumbs, patting to adhere. It helps to use one hand to handle the wet ingredients and the other hand for the dry ingredients, in order to avoid a clumpy mess.
  • Working in batches, fry the ravioli until golden, flipping and making sure they are not overlapping, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon or spider and drain on a cooling rack set over a tray. While still hot, sprinkle with some romano and parsley. Serve with warmed marinara sauce.

TIP: These toasted ravioli are best when served fresh out of the oil, but if you want to hold them for a little bit, keep them on the baking rack set over the tray and keep them warmed in a low oven.