Fried Ravioli

This Fried Ravioli recipe is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Dip it in some marinara for one of the best – and easiest – appetizers you’ll ever eat! 

The Crispiest, Crunchiest Fried Ravioli Appetizers 

It probably isn’t a secret that I love fried food. Who doesn’t?! Take a good food, bread it, and fry it in sizzling oil, and suddenly you have an even better food. It’s a magical process. But of all the great fried foods out there, this fried ravioli recipe is easily one of my favorites.

Fried ravioli is a perfect combination of crispy and crunchy on the outside, and soft and melty on the inside. And it’s such an easy way to take a simple, store-bought food, and turn it into something exciting and special in just a few minutes.

Ingredients for Fried Ravioli

Here are the ingredients that you need to make these crispy fried ravioli. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the page to see the exact amounts for each ingredient. 

• Cheese ravioli – Make sure to use refrigerated ravioli, not frozen ravioli.
• Canola oil – You can also use vegetable oil, or any type of high-heat neutral oil.
• Flour
• Bread crumbs – Italian-seasoned bread crumbs are the best for this recipe 
• Eggs
• Marinara sauce – This is for serving with the fried ravioli.
• Fresh parsley – Parsley is a garnish.
• Parmesan cheese – Parmesan cheese is also a garnish. 

How to Make Fried Ravioli

Here’s how to make these fried ravioli. They’re super easy, and take less than half an hour to make!

• Heat oil. Fill a large pot or dutch oven halfway with oil, and set over medium heat. 
• Set up a breading station. Place the flour in a bowl, and the bread crumbs in a separate bowl. Beat the eggs with some water in a third bowl. 
• Bread the ravioli. Dip a ravioli in flour, and shake off any excess. Then dip the ravioli into the egg wash, and let the excess drip off. Finally, dip the ravioli into the bread crumbs. Repeat the process with the rest of the ravioli. 

• Fry. When the oil is about 375 degrees, add some of the ravioli and fry until brown. This should take about 2 minutes. 
• Serve. Remove the ravioli from the oil and set them on paper towels. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley if using, then serve with marinara sauce.

Tricks and Tips 

Here are some tips for making these gooey fried ravioli.

• Use the dry hand method. Setting up a breading station can get pretty messy, so I recommend using the dry hand method. To do this, designate one hand as “dry” and the other as “wet.” Put the ravioli in the flour with your dry hand, and move the ravioli to the egg wash with the same hand. Handle the ravioli in the egg wash with your wet hand, and don’t use your dry hand again until the ravioli is in the bread crumbs. That way you keep one hand dry, and it won’t get gummy and messy. That’s not only nice for cleaning up, but it allows you to more evenly bread the ravioli, because your hands won’t be sticking to the food.
• Don’t fry too many ravioli at once. Be sure to fry the ravioli in small batches. If you add too many ravioli, they’ll crowd, which will keep them from browning. They’ll also lower the temperature of the oil too much.
• Make ahead of time. If you’re making fried ravioli for a party, you can handle the bulk of the work ahead of time. Bread the ravioli and place them on a wire rack, then place the rack in the fridge. You can keep the ravioli in the fridge for a full day if you need to, but cover it in plastic wrap if it’s staying in there for more than an hour. Then, when you’re ready to eat the fried ravioli, you can heat up the oil and fry them. 

Serving Suggestions

My favorite way to eat these hot, crispy apps is by dipping them in a homemade marinara sauce. But honestly, these fried ravioli are great when dipped in almost any sauce, such as awesome sauce or yum yum sauce. 

How to Store and Reheat Fried Ravioli

You can store these ravioli in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 375F oven for 7-8 minutes. You can also reheat in a 375F air fryer for 5 minutes. If reheating in the air fryer, flip the ravioli over halfway through.

Can This Recipe Be Frozen?

I love to freeze this recipe for an easy snack later. Store them in an airtight container in the freezer, and they’ll last for up to 3 months. Reheat in a 375F oven for 12-15 minutes, or in a 375F air fryer for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.

More Fried Food to Try

Like I said, I’m a big fan of fried foods. Here are some of my other favorite fried recipes to try out!

• Fried shiitake mushrooms
• Fried poutine wontons
• Fried party pasta chips
• Fried artichoke hearts with garlic aioli
• Fried bocconcini  

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