Air Fryer Lasagna Fritta (Printable Version)
Crispy air-fried lasagna rolls stuffed with three cheeses and served with marinara sauce.
# What You 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 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 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 It:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, 1 egg, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
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, then roll it up tightly. Slice each roll in half, yielding 8 small rolled pieces.
03 - Arrange three shallow bowls — one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs. Dredge each lasagna roll in flour, dip it in the beaten egg, 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 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.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- All the cheesy comfort of lasagna packed into a crispy handheld bite you will not be able to stop eating.
- The air fryer gives you that deep fried crunch without the mess and lingering oil smell in your kitchen.
02 -
- Do not skip the flour step or the breading will slide right off during cooking.
- Crowding the air fryer basket causes soggy bottoms so cook in batches even if it takes longer.
03 -
- Pat the cooked noodles dry with a paper towel before spreading the filling or everything slides around.
- Let the rolled fritta rest in the fridge for fifteen minutes before breading and they hold their shape beautifully.