Air Fryer Ravioli

Get ready to experience ravioli like never before! This air fryer ravioli is crispy on the outside, perfectly tender on the inside, and made in a matter of minutes. Dunk in some marinara sauce for the perfect appetizer or side dish.

These ravioli bites are air fried to perfection for a lighter, healthier version of traditional ravioli. It's the perfect guilt-free appetizer that will leave you satisfied without weighing you down.

Our classic gluten-free fried ravioli has been such a popular recipe, we knew we had to make an air fried ravioli recipe. This recipe is a little healthier and much easier to prepare for those rushed, busy weeknights.

Whether you're serving guests or just a family dinner, having an appetizer or side dish is a great way to elevate the meal. Especially when the appetizer is as easy as this one! My kids love to snack on these ravioli bites while they wait for the main course to be done.

A delicious appetizer does not have to be time consuming which is one of the reasons why I love serving a gluten-free charcuterie board. An easy charcuterie board can be thrown together in minutes with household ingredients (and a lot of cheese).

Why you'll love this air fryer ravioli

• It's made in less than 20 minutes which is perfect for those busy weeknights
• With the delicious gluten free breadcrumbs, you'll never know this recipe is gluten free
• Everyone, even picky eaters, will be reaching for seconds
• Since the ravioli is air fried, they're lighter than traditional ravioli
• There's no egg wash or egg mixture needed 

Why cook with an air fryer?

Air fryers are great for lowering the fat in your food while also saving time. From how to cook frozen egg rolls in air fryer to frozen chicken tenders in air fryer, it is easy peasy!

There are tons of different air fryers out there, but this air fryer one is the one we swear by. It comes in a variety of colors, looks clean on the counter, and cooks to perfection every time.

What you'll need for air fried ravioli

• Ravioli - You'll need roughly 16 ounces of gluten-free cheese ravioli. We like to use the triple cheese flavor but you can use your favorite kind. Frozen ravioli works for this recipe but the cook time may change. 
• Milk - Whole milk, heavy cream, or a combination of both is best for ensuring that the breading sticks.
• Flour - I like to use King Aurther's gluten-free flour but you can use any tupe of gluten-free all purpose flour.
• Bread - One slice of day old gluten-free bread yields the perfect texture for breadcrumbs.
• Crackers - Butter crackers or other gluten-free crackers will work just fine. I like to crush them in a ziplock baggie for small crumbs.
• Seasoning - Black pepper, salt, and any other Italian seasoning like garlic powder or onion powder is a great way to spice up this recipe.

How to make air fryer ravioli

Step 1: Prepare the breading

In a medium bowl, add the milk/heavy cream mixture. Then, combine bread and crackers together into a food processor. Add breadcrumbs to another large bowl with flour and seasoning.

Step 2: Dip and toss

Dip each ravioli into the milk and toss in bread crumb mixture. Set aside until you've done 5-6 raviolis.

Step 3: Air fry

Place breaded ravioli in the bottom of an air fryer basket, in a single layer, spray with a little oil, and cook until golden brown.

Step 4: Serve

Let cool on paper towel lined plate then serve with parmesan cheese and sauce.

Pro tip: Depending on the type of air fryer you have, you might want to flip your air-fried ravioli halfway through cooking.

What do you serve ravioli with?

While you can dip these crispy ravioli in marinara, Alfredo, or pesto, I like the slightly sweet and acidic bite of aged balsamic. It goes so well with them and cuts the rich cheese perfectly.

If your kids are like mine, they want to serve everything with ranch dressing. Although that's not my favorite way to eat air fry ravioli, they swear by it! 

You can also serve these ravioli bites with other tasty appetizers like a delicious cheeseball, a butter board, or even gluten-free garlic bread.

Storage

Storing - Although these are best served hot and fresh, they can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Make sure to let them cool to room temperature, store in an airtight container, and throw in the air fryer when you're ready to enjoy.

Freezing - I do not recommend freezing these ravioli bites. The texture will change and they will not be crispy after freezing.

More air fryer recipes

• These waffle fries in the air fryer are my family's favorite appetizer for game day.
• For another crispy appetizer, try these frozen egg rolls in the air fryer.
• This pot pie in the air fryer is made with simple ingredients for a quick and easy meal.
• If you're looking for something other than appetizers, try these easy air fryer sausage patties.

*This post was originally posted on May 22, 2018. It has been updated July 2020 with new tips and instructions. It's still the same great recipe.