Crispy Air Fryer Lasagna Fritta (Printable)
Crispy air-fried lasagna rolls stuffed with three cheeses and served with warm marinara sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta & Cheeses
01 - 8 cooked lasagna noodles
02 - 1 cup ricotta cheese
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Seasoning
05 - 1 egg
06 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, plus extra for garnish
07 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
09 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Breading
10 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
11 - 2 large eggs, beaten
12 - 1 1/2 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
13 - Cooking oil spray
→ For Serving
14 - 1 cup marinara sauce, warmed
# Steps:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, 1 egg, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
02 - Lay each cooked lasagna noodle flat on a work surface. Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of the cheese filling along the entire length of each noodle. Roll each one up tightly, then slice in half to yield 8 small rolls.
03 - Set up a standard breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs. Dredge each roll in flour, dip into the beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
04 - Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Lightly coat the basket with cooking oil spray. Arrange the breaded fritta in a single layer, spray the tops with oil, and cook in batches for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the exterior is golden brown and crispy.
05 - Transfer the hot fritta to a serving platter, garnish with additional chopped parsley, and serve alongside warm marinara sauce for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The crunch on the outside gives way to a molten cheese center that rivals anything you would find at a restaurant.
- Air frying means you get all the crispy satisfaction without standing over a pan of hot oil.
- They look wildly impressive on a platter but the assembly is genuinely foolproof.
02 -
- If your noodles are overcooked they will tear during rolling, so pull them from the water a minute before you think they are done.
- Do not skip the oil spray on top of the breadcrumbs because that is what transforms them from dusty to shatteringly crisp.
03 -
- Let the assembled rolls chill in the refrigerator for fifteen minutes before breading and they will hold their shape much better during cooking.
- Work in small batches in the air fryer and never crowd the basket because air circulation is what creates that even golden crust.