Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli No Egg Ready In 15 Minutes

This vegan toasted ravioli is crispy and delicious, making it the perfect appetiser or snack. Thanks to the air fryer, toasted ravioli can be enjoyed guilt-free and is ready within 15 minutes (including prep time). Can you believe that only 4 ingredients are required. The coating is egg-free, so this recipe is great for vegans, vegetarian diets that avoid egg or you simply have run out of eggs at home! If you do not have an air-fryer, included are baked toasted ravioli and deep-fried toasted ravioli options.

BEST Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli without egg (vegan)

Homemade no egg toasted ravioli is so simple to make at home with little preparation required. Simply bread either fresh or frozen ravioli and air fry until golden and crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. I came across toasted ravioli after a friend who had visited America and tried Toasted ravioli from Olive Garden told me about them. She would rave about them all of the time! I knew I had to try them out for myself but as you cannot find these in the UK, I had to make them at home. As they were deep-fried, I tried them out in my air fryer to keep the fat content low. Seriously, what a game changer! I had NO idea that you could batter and fry ravioli. Thank you America for this recipe! This is my new favourite to serve to guests at get-togethers and deep-fried ravioli is now a new talking point.

Why use the air fryer

There are so many reasons why using the air fryer is better than deep-frying No need to waste oil – to fry ravioli, you need to fill a large pan of oil. The air fryer uses little oil Healthier than deep-frying – lower in fat and lower in calories Can make small batches – you can make a small batch without having to heat up a lot of oil Easy clean up – thanks to parchment paper, the airy fryer requires minimal cleaning No fried smell lingering in your home Quick – quicker than deep-frying, the ravioli only takes 5-7 minutes for a whole batch whereas you can only deep fry a few at a time. You can leave the stove – deep-frying means you have to stand over the stove but the air fryer allows you to leave it unattended whilst it cooks

Ingredients

Vegan Ravioli – You can either use fresh or frozen ravioli for this recipe. I have bought vegan ravioli that is stuffed with spinach but you can use whichever ravioli that you like to suit your diet. Panko breadcrumbs – store-bought panko breadcrumbs ensure the top is super crispy and golden. I like to crush the breadcrumbs a little further so that they are fine. I find that this helps to coat or bread better. Aquafaba – in replacement of egg use aquafaba. I usually drain a tin of chickpeas and separate the aquafaba. With the leftover chickpeas, I make this delicious Chickpea Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing or my go to Hummus recipe. Seasoning – I have used Italian seasoning, red chilli flakes and garlic powder but you can also use mixed dried herbs. Oil – use spray cooking oil where possible to lightly coat the air fryer and the ravioli prior to air frying

Toasted Ravioli eggless alternatives

Commonly, recipes for toasted ravioli use egg when coating with breadcrumbs but there are plenty of great alternatives. If you are vegan then aquafaba is a great option. Aquafaba is the water produced from cooking beans such as chickpeas. It is a brilliant egg alternative and is used in making eggless meringues, homemade mayo and so much more. You can find aquafaba in chickpea tins but also if you cook your chickpeas at home. See this Ultimate Guide to Instant Pot Chickpeas. If possible only use aquafaba from chickpeas or white beans for this recipe as other beans are darker in colour. Plant-based milk is another good alternative though is less sticky. If you are lacto-vegetarian or don’t have a spare egg to hand, you can use buttermilk instead.

Toasted Ravioli without breadcrumbs

If you want to avoid breadcrumbs or want to make this recipe gluten free (you will need gluten-free ravioli for this) you definitely can. Either pan-fry the ravioli in some oil so that they are crispy on both sides. Alternatively, air fry after brushing over a little oil.

How do you cook toasted ravioli in the air fryer

I have used the Instant Pot Air fryer to make this recipe. This recipe is done in just two steps, first bread the ravioli and in second step air fry them. Breading If using fresh raviolis, you don’t need any prep required but frozen ravioli will require thawing first.
You will need two separate bowls/plates – one for the aquafaba and one for the breadcrumbs In a bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs and seasoning. Dip the fresh ravioli into the aquafaba and remove with a spoon. Ensure that you have drained off most of the aquafaba or else the drips will cause the breadcrumbs to clump together. Using a different spoon, coat the ravioli in the breadcrumbs. Spray a little cooking oil over the air fryer basket and place the prepared ravioli with a little space between each one. Once all the ravioli are in the basket, spray more cooking spray to lightly coat the ravioli. Air fry the ravioli at 200C or 390F for 7 minutes. Check at the 5 minute mark – if the ravioli is lightly brown and golden, it is ready. (For the next batch, you may not have to cook for as long as the air fryer is fully heated) Remove from the air fryer, sprinkle with some herbs and serve hot with marinara sauce Tips: Do not overcrowd the ravioli in the air fryer – arrange in a single layer for the crispiest ravioli Subsequent batches may cook faster as the air fryer is quite hot Thanks to convection air cooking, you do not need to turn the ravioli as they cook from the bottom too. Mine were just as crispy on both sides. Eat immediately as this is when the ravioli is at its crispiest

Air fryer time for toasted ravioli

For fresh ravioli, you will need to air fry for 5-7 minutes in total at 200C or 390F.

Making frozen toasted ravioli air fryer + cook time

It is possible to buy frozen ravioli (so far I have not come across frozen ravioli in the UK) and you can get crispy toasted ravioli from frozen. To fry, air fry, bake or pan-fry toasted ravioli, you will first have to thaw the ravioli then continue with the recipe. Thaw the ravioli by leaving out at room temperature. If you buy ready-made breaded frozen ravioli, then you can directly cook from frozen. Simply place in the air fryer and air fry at 200C or 390C for 7 minutes.

How to bake toasted ravioli

If you prefer to bake this recipe, it is possible. Preheat the oven to 400F or 200C or Gas Mark 6 Prepare the ravioli by coating in breadcrumbs and arrange on a baking tray. Spray some cooking oil onto the ravioli and bake for 10-12 minutes At 7-8 minutes, they require turning and cooking for a further couple of minutes.

St. Louis style toasted ravioli

The original Toasted Ravioli recipe is deep-fried and originates from St Louis, an Italian-American neighbourhood, The Hill. Supposedly, the chef at a restaurant there accidentally dropped the ravioli into hot oil instead of water! Since then, toasted ravioli began to appear on menus at surrounding restaurants. Here is the recipe: Follow the steps above to bread the ravioli. In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat. Drop a small breadcrumb into the oil, when it sizzles and browns, the oil is ready. Add a few breaded raviolis at a time in the hot oil and fry 1 minute on each side or until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Serve crispy and hot!

Freezing toasted ravioli

It is possible to freeze toasted ravioli, however if you have used frozen ravioli than best not to freeze them again. To freeze – allow the ravioli to cool completely then place in a freezer safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat – place the frozen toasted ravioli in the air fryer and air fry for approximately 4-5 minutes on 200C until hot in the centre.

Serving suggestion

Garnish the toasted ravioli with vegetarian or vegan friendly parmesan cheese/hard cheese and serve warm. Optionally, add some finely chopped parsley or chives. Toasted ravioli is best served alongside marinara sauce or a tomato sauce such as Sundried Tomato and Olive Pasta sauce. You can also dip the ravioli into pesto such as Vegan Kale Pesto Why not try something different and dip into hummus like Turkish Tadka Hummus After you have served up these ravioli, a brilliant main course could be Aubergine Parmigiana, Vegan Saffron Asparagus Pasta or Chargrilled Vegetable Pizza.

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