Description
Cheesy Air Fryer Lasagna Fritta is a delicious Italian-American appetizer featuring rolled lasagna noodles filled with a savory blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses. These cheesy rolls are breaded and air fried to a golden, crispy perfection, making a convenient and crowd-pleasing finger food served with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Filling
- 8 cooked lasagna noodles
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Breading Station
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten (for coating)
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
Other
- Cooking spray
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare Cheese Filling: In a bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, 1 egg, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Roll Lasagna Noodles: Lay out the cooked lasagna noodles flat. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture onto each noodle evenly, then roll each up tightly to form individual rolls.
- Chill Rolls: Place the rolled noodles in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes to firm up, making them easier to bread.
- Set Up Breading Station: Arrange three shallow bowls containing flour, beaten eggs, and Italian-style breadcrumbs respectively for the breading process.
- Bread the Rolls: Dip each chilled lasagna roll first in flour, then in beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs to ensure crispiness when fried.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and spray the basket lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Air Fry Fritta: Arrange the breaded lasagna rolls in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if needed. Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray, then air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Serve the cheesy lasagna fritta hot with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- You can prepare and bread the lasagna fritta ahead of time, freeze them, and cook directly from frozen—adding 2–3 extra minutes to the air frying time.
- For variety, mix chopped spinach, fresh herbs, or cooked sausage into the cheese filling before rolling.
- Ensure even coating and flipping for uniform crispiness.
