A perfect snack for a neighborhood party or game day, these crispy fried ravioli appetizers are cheesy delicious and are bound to be gobbled up fast.
Just pick one up, dip it in the tasty marinara sauce and pop it in your mouth.
The best part is they taste a little like fried mozzarella sticks only better.
The crispy pasta with a warm gooey cheesy center tastes delicious dipped into the warm tomato sauce.
This ravioli recipe is my go to when I am hosting friends to watch the big game.
It is a crowd pleaser and family favorite.
Who doesn’t have a bag of frozen pasta in the freezer and a jar of your favorite marinara sauce in the pantry.
How to Make this Easy Appetizer
Cheese ravioli is first dipped in buttermilk or an egg mixture before being coated with a panko breadcrumb mixture.
Once the oil is hot, the ravioli is fried in batches until golden brown then served with warm marinara.
Next time you head out to one of your local grocery stores, pick up a bag of frozen ravioli and let it thaw before using.
Grab a carton of buttermilk or eggs to use as your binding agents. Make sure you have enough oil for the pan.
You will work quickly so it may benefit to have a partner in the kitchen.
Prep the ravioli before frying it. Dunk each piece of pasta in the egg wash and coat the ravioli well before placing it in a single layer on a lined rimmed baking sheet.
It’s easier to have all the pasta ready to go before dropping the first one in the oil because you’ll be working quickly in an assembly line.
The kind of oil you use is important.
I like to use canola oil or a canola blend because it has a high smoke point so it’s ideal for deep frying.
Whether you pan fry the ravioli or use a deep pot, make sure there is enough oil in the pan so that you can easily flip the pasta and there is enough room for about 8-10 ravioli for each batch.
The result is crispy perfection and delicious ravioli bites.
Try different variations of ravioli appetizers
I typically love using a plain cheese ravioli for this recipe because that’s what my kids love, but use whatever kind of ravioli is available including roasted tomato and mozzarella, artichoke, Italian sausage, mushroom, chicken …the options are endless!
If you’d prefer fresh ravioli flavors, you can find that in the refrigerated section of your grocery.
What do you eat with toasted or fried ravioli?
Serve these ravioli appetizers with your favorite dipping sauce.
Enjoy this delicious appetizer with a large side salad.
Skip the chicken nuggets and serve these crispy toasted ravioli to the kids for dinner or a light meal.
Instead of frying or baking these appetizers, follow your air fryer instructions for a quick and mess free cooking method.
How to keep these ravioli appetizers warm for party time
Use a chafing dish to keep these ravioli toasty. Keep a bowl of warm marinara close by easy serving.
More delicious favorite appetizer recipes
- Homemade Chinese-Style Potstickers
- Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Shredded Chicken Toppers
- Chorizo & Manchego Stuffed Mushrooms
- Peach Crostini with Honey Ricota
- Crostini with Balsamic Strawberries
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Easy Fried Ravioli Appetizers with Marinara
Ingredients
- 1 cup canola oil
- 1 cup buttermilk or 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups Panko-style breadcrumbs
- 1 pound bag of cheese ravioli, thawed
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 16- ounce jar marinara sauce
Instructions
- Heat one cup of oil on the stove top in a large frying pan over medium high heat. Add more oil if necessary to have 1.5 – 2 inches depth to fry the ravioli.
- While the oil is heating, pour the buttermilk in one bowl and the breadcrumbs in another.
- Quickly dip ravioli into the buttermilk or eggs completely then dredge ravioli into the bowl of breadcrumbs covering each ravioli completely.
- Fry the ravioli in batches about two minutes aside or until each ravioli puffs up and is golden brown. Keep an eye on your oil temperature so you don’t burn the ravioli.
- Remove the fried ravioli with a slotted spoon and transfer to a foil lined cookie sheet or sheet pan. Keep the fried ravioli warm in at 200 degrees F oven. Continue with the remaining ravioli.
- Once all the ravioli are fried, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve with warm marinara sauce.
Notes
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Now you’re talking… I could literally eat this all day. That golden crust is perfection!
Yes and the kids love it. Who doesn’t love fried ravioli!
I love this so much and make it often! We use beef ravioli usually and it’s such a yummy app for game day!
There are so many varieties to make. We love the beef ones too!
This is right up my alley and looks super simple!
It is quite simple and so tasty. Thanks so much.
I can just imagine how good these little pillows of ravioli are after they have been fried, with the cheese dropping out, yum, I am sure they would be a hit at any party!! Great recipe and thanks for sharing!
Thanks Adrianne. I make these regularly for parties and they always go fast.
I tried fried ravioli not so long ago and it was fantastic now I know all the details on how to make them these are perfect appetizers for parties.
These are super simple to make and I love to pair them with my favorite marinara. Thanks Adriana
Do you thaw the ravioli out before coating?
Thanks! Looking to make these on New Years!
Hi Samantha. Are usually let these thaw for about 15 to 30 minutes before making them. let me know how they turn out.
Hey Ali, Fantastic recipe! I tried out your recipe few days ago when I had organised a birthday party for my kids at home. The fried cheese ravioli recipe was prepared well and turned out to be super delicious.