Air Fryer Lasagna Fritta (Printable Version)
Crispy breaded lasagna rolls stuffed with three cheeses and air-fried until golden, served with marinara.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 large egg
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (plus extra for garnish)
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher 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
# How to Make:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, 1 egg, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black 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 evenly along the length of each noodle. Roll each one up tightly from one end to the other, then slice every roll in half crosswise to yield 8 smaller rolls.
03 - Arrange three shallow bowls side by side — one with the flour, one with the beaten eggs, and one with the Italian breadcrumbs.
04 - Working one at a time, dredge each lasagna roll in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip it into the beaten eggs to coat completely, then transfer to the breadcrumbs and press gently until evenly coated on all sides.
05 - Preheat the air fryer to 375 °F. Lightly coat the basket with cooking oil spray. Arrange the breaded fritta in a single layer without overcrowding, then spray the tops with a light coat of oil. Air fry in batches for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the exterior is deep golden and crispy.
06 - Transfer the hot fritta to a serving platter, garnish with additional chopped parsley, and serve alongside warm marinara sauce for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- All the indulgent comfort of lasagna packed into a crispy, dippable bite that disappears faster than you can make it.
- The air fryer delivers that deep fried crunch without the mess and oil splatter all over your stove.
- These freeze beautifully, so you can stock up and have an impressive appetizer ready in minutes when guests drop by unexpectedly.
02 -
- Do not skip the oil spray on top, because plain breadcrumbs in an air fryer dry out and become sandy instead of crispy.
- Overfilling the noodles makes them burst open during cooking, so restraint with the filling actually produces a better result.
- Crowding the air fryer basket leads to steaming rather than frying, so work in batches and keep pieces from touching each other.
03 -
- Swap in panko breadcrumbs for the last coating step if you want an even crunchier, more shatteringly crisp exterior that holds up longer after cooking.
- Let the assembled rolls chill in the refrigerator for fifteen minutes before breading, because firm, cold rolls are dramatically easier to handle and coat evenly without falling apart.