Frozen Toasted Ravioli in Air Fryer

Name: Frozen Toasted Ravioli in Air Fryer
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 11 min
Ingredients: 15 frozen toasted ravioli; 2/3 cup marinara; 2 tablespoons parsley; 1/4 cup parmesan

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Find out how long to cook Frozen Toasted Ravioli in Air Fryer for an easy, delicious appetizer/snack under 15 minutes. These crispy toasted ravioli are the perfect start to any Italian meal.

A hand holding a toasted ravioli dipping into a small bowl of marinara inside a bowl with Frozen Toasted Ravioli in Air Fryer. The toasted ravioli are topped with parmesan and parsley.

Toasted Ravioli are one of my favorite appetizers! As a St. Louis native, I was fortunate enough to grow up eating these almost everywhere. Now, living in Denver, Colorado it's one of the dishes I miss most.

Toasted raviolis are a breaded and deep fried ravioli filled usually with ground beef and served as an appetizer. It's served with a side of marinara sauce and parmesan cheese and parsley on top. I'm lucky enough that my local King Sooper's sells them in the frozen section! Check your frozen section to grab a bag or box! Sometimes you can also find a cheese filled one for a vegetarian option.

These are super easy to make in the air fryer and you only need 4 ingredients for a super tasty and crispy appetizer. Plus, its ready in under 15 minutes!

If you’re looking for a delicious pasta to serve as a main dish, try my Baked Tortellini with Sausage.

Frozen toasted ravioli in air fryer in a bowl with a small bowl of marinara sauce topped with parmesan cheese and parsley.

Why You'll Love this Recipe

Perfectly crispy and crunchy
Only 4 ingredients
Makes the best appetizer, snack or meal
Easily and quickly cooked in an air fryer
Ready in under 15 minutes

Ingredients

Frozen Toasted Ravioli: I use store bought frozen beef toasted ravioli but you can also use cheese. Just make sure that they are breaded and not the plain pasta.
Marinara: The most common sauce to serve with toasted ravioli. I use a good store bought version but you could also serve pesto for a more herbaceous choice or even chili oil for a little spice.
Parmesan Cheese: Topped right before serving. You could use pre-grated cheese or freshly grated cheese.
Parsley: Chopped for serving. Adds a nice pop of green.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Side by side photos. Each photo has a number in the upper left corner. The black number is a white circle. The left '1' shows a Ninja air fryer pre-heating. The right '2' shows marinara sauce in a small sauce pot on the stove with a light flame.

Pre-heat air fryer at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 3 minutes.
While the air fryer is pre-heating put marinara sauce in a small sauce pot and heat over low temperature until hot, stirring occasionally.

Side by side photos. Each photo has a number in the upper left corner. The white number is a dark circle. The left '3' shows frozen toasted ravioli in and air fryer basket. The right '4' shows fresh parmesan grated on a small white plate. It also shows a small cutting board with parsley chopped up finely.

Put frozen toasted ravioli in the air fryer in a single layer/very little overlap. Cook frozen toasted ravioli in the air fryer for 6-8 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit making sure to shake the basket at least once preferable after ½ of the cooking time.
While toasted ravioli are cooking, grate parmesan and chop fresh parsley. Set aside.

Side by side photos. Each photo has a number in the upper left corner. The white number is a dark circle. The left '5' shows toasted ravioli in an air fryer a nice golden brown. The right '6' shows toasted ravioli in a bowl with a small bowl of marinara on the side topped with parmesan and parsley.

Check the toasted ravioli at 6 minutes, see if you like the level of toastiness and either take out OR continue to cook if you want a crispier toasted ravioli.
Once toasted ravioli are cooked, put onto a plate or platter and top with chopped parsley, grated parmesan and scoop marinara sauce into a bowl and put on the side. Serve and enjoy!

Expert Tips

Don't Overlap/Overcrowd Toasted Ravioli: in the basket or they might not cook evenly. Placing too much food in the basket will prevent your food from crisping and browning.
All Air Fryers are Different: make sure to check your toasted ravioli occasionally until you reach your desired toastiness.
Shake the Basket During Cooking: you’ll want to shake the basket every few minutes to ensure the toasted ravioli cook evenly.
Making a large batch? When I tested this recipe I had about 15 toasted ravioli total in the basket. If you cook more than that, make sure to cook toasted ravioli in batches to ensure even cooking.

Close up of a bowl of toasted ravioli topped with parmesan and parsley with a side of marinara sauce.

Recipe FAQ

What kind of air fryer do I use?

I have a Ninja 4qt Air Fryer. It's perfect for serving 1-2 people.

Do I need spray the basket with anything?

For this recipe, I didn't feel the need to spray my air fryer basket with oil or non-stick spray. Since the toasted ravioli are breaded they won't stick.

What should I serve with the toasted ravioli?

In St. Louis Toasted Ravioli are an appetizer usually served at sports bars or Italian restaurants. For a sauce, traditionally it's always marinara. But, you could definitely also serve with pesto or chili oil.
For dinner, you could go full Italian with a nice pasta (like my baked tortellini pasta with sausage), salad and garlic bread.

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