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Toasted Ravioli

Updated: May 20, 2025 · Published: Aug 23, 2022 by Ashley Amundsen · This post may contain affiliate links. · 1 Comment

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Warm and crispy, these Toasted Ravioli are the ultimate comfort food that can be made in only 30 minutes! Serve these crispy, cheesy morsels with marinara sauce, and you've got the perfect addicting appetizer to accompany any meal.

A plate of toasted ravioli with marinara sauce.

I love the story behind toasted ravioli! The unique dish was "discovered" in St. Louis when a chef accidentally dropped ravioli in a pot of boiling oil instead of water. Contrary to what the name says, toasted ravioli is actually deep-fried rather than toasted. It was thought that "toasted" sounded more appealing than "fried."

If you love this ravioli recipe, you'll love my Potato and Cheese Pierogi and Bacon Wrapped Dates with Cream Cheese!

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  • ❤️ Why You'll Love This Recipe
  • 🛒Ingredients
  • 🔪 How to Make Toasted Ravioli
  • 🌟Expert Tips
  • 💭 FAQs
  • 🧀 More Cheesy Appetizers to Try
  • 📋 Recipe
  • ⭐ Reviews

❤️ Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Crispy and Cheesy – Each ravioli is breaded and fried until irresistibly crunchy on the outside, with a warm, cheesy (or meaty) center.
  • Quick Crowd Pleaser – Perfect for game day, parties, or weeknight snacks—these come together fast and are always a hit!
  • Simple Pantry Staples – No fancy ingredients here—just ravioli, breadcrumbs, eggs, and a few basics you probably already have on hand.

🛒Ingredients

Labeled ingredients photo for toasted ravioli.
  • Fresh or frozen cheese ravioli - Or you could easily use meat ravioli, it's really up to your preference.
  • Italian bread crumbs - I prefer Italian bread crumbs because they include all of the seasonings already. If you opt for plain bread crumbs just make sure to mix in some Italian seasoning.

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

🔪 How to Make Toasted Ravioli

Ravioli in a bowl with eggs and milk.
  1. Whisk eggs and milk together to create an egg wash. Dip the ravioli into the wash.
Ravioli coated in flour in a bowl.

2. Coat the ravioli in flour. Return ravioli to the egg wash.

Ravioli coated with parmesan and bread crumbs in a bowl.

3. Mix together the parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Coat the ravioli in the mixture.

Breaded ravioli lined on a baking sheet.

4. Place breaded ravioli on a baking sheet. Dip ravioli in oil at 300F and cook until ravioli is golden brown.

Toasted Ravioli placed on a marble surface.

5. Serve warm ravioli with fresh parsley and marinara sauce.

🌟Expert Tips

  • If using frozen ravioli, thaw them completely before frying so they cook evenly and don’t splatter in the oil.
  • When breading the ravioli, I recommend using one hand for dipping the ravioli in the flour/bread crumbs and the other hand for dipping in the egg wash. This prevents the flour/bread crumbs from sticking to your hand.
  • Fry in small batches to keep the oil temperature steady and prevent soggy ravioli.
  • Place fried ravioli on a rack, not paper towels. A cooling rack helps keep the bottom of the ravioli from getting soggy.

💭 FAQs

How do you store leftover toasted ravioli?

Refrigerator: Let them cool completely. Store in an airtight container lined with a paper towel to help absorb moisture. Keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freezer: Place cooled ravioli on a baking sheet in a single layer and freeze until solid (about 1–2 hours), then transfer to a freezer bag or airtight container. Freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat from frozen in the air fryer or oven—no need to thaw!

Reheating:
Air fryer (best method): 350°F for 3–5 minutes until crispy.
Oven: 375°F for 8–10 minutes on a baking sheet.
Avoid the microwave if you want to keep them crispy—it'll make them soft and chewy.

Can toasted ravioli be made ahead of time?

The ravioli can be prepared ahead of time by following all of the steps through breading. Breaded ravioli can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours before frying.

Do you have to boil ravioli before frying?

Nope! You can fry it right from frozen. You may need to add an extra minute or two of frying time, as frozen ravioli can take slightly longer to cook than fresh.

What sauce do you use for toasted ravioli?

Toasted ravioli is typically served with marinara sauce, but it's also really good with alfredo, ranch or garlic butter.

A hand dipping toasted ravioli in marinara sauce.

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📋 Recipe

Toasted Ravioli

Ashley Amundsen
Warm and crispy, these Toasted Ravioli are the ultimate comfort food that can be made in only 30 minutes! Serve these crispy, cheesy morsels with marinara sauce, and you've got the perfect addicting appetizer to accompany any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 609 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • canola oil for frying
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups Italian bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 20 ounces fresh or frozen cheese or meat ravioli
  • marinara sauce for serving
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Whisk eggs and milk together in a small bowl. Add flour to one plate and bread crumbs and parmesan cheese to another.
  • Dip ravioli in the egg wash, then flour, then back into the egg wash followed by the bread crumbs, turning until the ravioli is evenly coated.
  • Heat a half an inch of oil in a frying pan to 300F degrees.
  • Place 10-20 pieces of ravioli in the hot oil. Working in batches, fry ravioli for 2 minutes per side or until golden brown.
  • Use a strainer spoon to remove ravioli from the oil. Place fried ravioli on a cooling rack with aluminum foil or a baking sheet underneath.
  • Top ravioli with fresh parsley and serve with marinara sauce.

Notes

  1. Frozen Ravioli: If using frozen ravioli, thaw them completely before frying so they cook evenly and don’t splatter in the oil.
  2. Storage Info: Refrigerator: Let them cool completely. Store in an airtight container lined with a paper towel to help absorb moisture. Keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freezer: Place cooled ravioli on a baking sheet in a single layer and freeze until solid (about 1–2 hours), then transfer to a freezer bag or airtight container. Freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat from frozen in the air fryer or oven—no need to thaw!
    Reheating:
    Air fryer (best method): 350°F for 3–5 minutes until crispy.
    Oven: 375°F for 8–10 minutes on a baking sheet.
    Avoid the microwave if you want to keep them crispy—it'll make them soft and chewy.
     

Nutrition

Calories: 609kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 28gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 1060mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
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  1. Ashley Amundsen says

    May 20, 2025 at 2:55 pm

    Two words: toasted ravioli. This is literally one of the most addicting appetizers I've ever eaten. I could probably eat the whole plate by myself if I wanted to! I highly recommend this recipe if you're looking for a fun game day snack or yummy appetizer for a nice meal with friends!

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