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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers » Air Fryer Ravioli

    Air Fryer Ravioli

    Modified: May 6, 2025 · Published: Aug 29, 2023 by Chandice · This post may contain affiliate links · 17 Comments

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    Air Fryer Ravioli (Gluten Free Option) pin

    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.

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    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).

    Gluten-free air fryer fried ravioli are so easy, have less fat than the traditional version and take only minutes to make.


     

    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 
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    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.

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    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.

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    Air Fryer Ravioli (Gluten Free Option)

    Air Fryer Ravioli (Gluten Free Option) on a plate
    5 from 6 votes
    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.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
    Total Time: 20 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: air fryer ravioli recipe, easy appetizer, fried ravioli recipe, gluten free fried ravioli
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 243kcal
    Author: Chandice Probst

    Ingredients

    • 2 8 ounce packages gluten-free triple cheese ravioli
    • 2/3 cup half-and-half or 1/3 cup whole milk combined with 1/3 cup heavy cream
    • 1/3 gluten-free all-purpose flour
    • 1 slice day old gluten-free bread
    • 8 gluten-free table or butter crackers
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • Freshly grated Parmesan
    • 2 tablespoons gluten-free pesto optional

    Instructions

    • In one bowl, place the half-and-half or milk combined with heavy cream
    • In a food processor, combine the day-old GF bread with the gluten-free crackers to make a course breadcrumb
    • In a shallow dish, combine the GF all-purpose flour with the breadcrumbs
    • Stir in the salt and black pepper to the breadcrumbs
    • Prepare a baking sheet lined with paper towels
    • Individually dip the ravioli into the milk mixture and toss in the breadcrumbs
    • Place them on a plate until you’ve done five or six
    • Place all 3-4 ravioli in the air fryer and spray with gluten-free olive oil spray
    • Cook for 9 minutes
    • Removing them from the fryer and place them on the paper towel lined baking sheet
    • Once all the ravioli have been cooked, place them on your serving tray and grate fresh Parmesan over top

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    Notes

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

    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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 556mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1mg

    *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.

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    1. Chandice says

      September 01, 2020 at 4:44 am

      Thanks, it is a fun alternative 🙂

      Reply
    2. Chandice says

      September 01, 2020 at 4:43 am

      Thanks, I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
    3. Chandice says

      September 01, 2020 at 4:42 am

      Thanks, it is a great appetizer for any gathering. 🙂

      Reply
    4. Nicole says

      August 24, 2020 at 3:52 am

      Fried ravioli is one of my favourite appys, but I hate making it because I hate frying stuff in my house. LOVE that this recipe is made in the air fryer! I can still indulge in fried ravioli but without all the deep frying!

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        September 01, 2020 at 4:41 am

        Thanks Nicole, so glad to hear this!

        Reply
    5. Loreto and Nicoletta Nardelli says

      August 22, 2020 at 4:24 pm

      5 stars
      We recently bought an air fryer and are loving all the options out there! These air fryer ravioli would be definitely fun to try!

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        September 01, 2020 at 4:43 am

        Thanks, yes I hope they become a regular appetizer for you guys now! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Leslie says

      August 22, 2020 at 3:58 pm

      5 stars
      I think this recipe alone is worth purchasing an air fryer! These look incredibly delicious!

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        September 01, 2020 at 4:43 am

        Thanks Leslie, I know I love using my air fryer for them. 🙂

        Reply
    7. Jacqueline Debono says

      August 22, 2020 at 7:21 am

      5 stars
      I love fried ravioli! It’s so cool that they can be made in an air fryer! I would never have thought to do them that way! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        September 01, 2020 at 4:43 am

        You bet!

        Reply
    8. Candice says

      August 20, 2020 at 7:02 pm

      5 stars
      Such a genius idea to make ravioli in the air fryer… they are amazing! Crispy on the outside, and that gooey cheese on the inside. Yum!

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        September 01, 2020 at 4:45 am

        Thanks Candice! Yes, love the magic of an air fryer! 🙂

        Reply
    9. Amanda says

      August 18, 2020 at 2:48 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a brilliant way to use my air fryer! The ravioli had the perfect texture, and it was definitely easier than getting out the deep fryer.

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        September 01, 2020 at 4:45 am

        Thanks Amanda, I love hearing it was a success!

        Reply
    10. Erin Perry says

      June 13, 2020 at 9:17 pm

      What temperature do you recommend for the air fryer? Three Bridges is not sold in my area, so I bought frozen GF ravioli. I will let you know how it works out!

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        June 18, 2020 at 4:48 am

        Awesome, we actually just did it with those the other day too since Three Bridges is no longer carried at ours either. I just did 350 degrees and it worked great although 300 would have made them a bit lighter. I look forward to hearing how it goes, please feel free to leave a comment and star rating when you are done. Thanks! 🙂

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