Here are a few things to know about toasted
ravioli: They’re breaded and fried—not actually toasted as the name suggests. They originated at an Italian-American restaurant in St. Louis, Missouri, where they’re called “t-ravs” for short. Finally, they’re traditionally served as a snack or appetizer, almost always with warm marinara on the side and showered with Parmesan. But the most important thing to know? You can easily make them at home with great results. (Seriously, they’ll go fast if you’re serving them to a crowd, so make extra!)
How to make them:
The steps are simple: Start with your favorite ravioli (store-bought are just fine here), coat them in eggs and bread crumbs, then fry—either in hot oil or in your air fryer. Instructions for both methods are included below.
The fillings:
Meat-filled ravioli are traditional, but cheese, spinach, and other varieties are all fair game. Dried bread crumbs are key to toasted ravioli’s signature golden, crispy crust. Opt for fine-textured, not panko-style bread crumbs since they adhere better to pasta.
The ravioli:
This recipe is written for a standard 10-oz. package of ravioli, but it’s easy to scale up or down depending on the size of your crowd. If doing several batches, transfer the fried ravioli to a baking sheet (in a single layer to keep them crispy) and keep them warm in a low oven (250°) for up to 30 minutes. Sprinkle them with lots of Parmesan right before serving.
Did you try making this? Let us know how it went in the comments!
Here are a few things to know about toasted
ravioli: They’re breaded and fried—not actually toasted as the name suggests. They originated at an Italian-American restaurant in St. Louis, Missouri, where they’re called “t-ravs” for short. Finally, they’re traditionally served as a snack or appetizer, almost always with warm marinara on the side and showered with Parmesan. But the most important thing to know? You can easily make them at home with great results. (Seriously, they’ll go fast if you’re serving them to a crowd, so make extra!)
How to make them:
The steps are simple: Start with your favorite ravioli (store-bought are just fine here), coat them in eggs and bread crumbs, then fry—either in hot oil or in your air fryer. Instructions for both methods are included below.
The fillings:
Meat-filled ravioli are traditional, but cheese, spinach, and other varieties are all fair game. Dried bread crumbs are key to toasted ravioli’s signature golden, crispy crust. Opt for fine-textured, not panko-style bread crumbs since they adhere better to pasta.
The ravioli:
This recipe is written for a standard 10-oz. package of ravioli, but it’s easy to scale up or down depending on the size of your crowd. If doing several batches, transfer the fried ravioli to a baking sheet (in a single layer to keep them crispy) and keep them warm in a low oven (250°) for up to 30 minutes. Sprinkle them with lots of Parmesan right before serving.
Did you try making this? Let us know how it went in the comments!
- Yields:
-
4 – 6
serving(s)
- Prep Time:
- 15 mins
- Total Time:
- 30 mins
- Cal/Serv:
- 822
Directions
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- Step 1
In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and milk until combined. In another shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs and a few big pinches of salt and pepper.
- Step 2Working one at a time, coat each ravioli in egg mixture, then in seasoned bread crumbs, pressing to adhere. Arrange on a large platter or baking sheet in a single layer.
- Step 3Deep frying: Into a large heavy pot or Dutch oven fitted with a deep-fry thermometer, pour oil to come at least 2″ up the sides. Heat over medium-high heat until thermometer registers between 350° and 375°. Working in batches, fry ravioli, turning occasionally, until browned and crispy, about 3 minutes total. (Note: The ravioli will puff up like little pillows in the hot oil; they’ll slightly deflate as they cool.) Using a spider strainer or slotted spoon, transfer ravioli to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Step 4Air frying: Preheat air fryer to 350°. Spray basket with cooking spray. Working in batches, arrange ravioli in an even layer in prepared basket, then spray tops with cooking spray. Air fry until browned and crispy, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Step 5Transfer ravioli to a platter. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Serve with marinara alongside.
- Step 1
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