Olive Garden Toasted Ravioli

This crispy toasted ravioli is just like the one from Olive Garden! Each ravioli is coated in a crunchy breadcrumb mixture and fried until golden. Serve it hot with marinara sauce for the perfect appetizer.

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Ingredients Needed:

• 16-ounce meat ravioli
• 2 eggs 
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• oil 

How To Make Toasted Ravioli?

1. Prepare the egg wash: In a bowl, mix the eggs and water until well combined.
2. Season the breadcrumbs: In another bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with Italian seasoning and garlic salt.
3. Set up the coating station: Place the flour in a separate bowl.
4. Heat the oil: In a deep fryer or a large skillet, heat oil to 175°C.
5. Coat the ravioli: Dip each ravioli in flour first, then in the egg wash, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture.
6. Fry until golden: Carefully place the ravioli in the hot oil and fry for a few minutes until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
7. Serve and enjoy: Serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.

Recipe Tips:

• Use the right oil for frying: Use vegetable, canola, or peanut oil for frying because they have a high smoke point. Avoid olive oil as it burns quickly and can make the ravioli greasy.
• Don’t overcrowd the pan: Fry the ravioli in small batches to keep the oil hot. If you add too many at once, the temperature drops, making the ravioli soggy instead of crispy.
• Coat the ravioli well: Make sure each ravioli is fully covered in flour, egg wash, and breadcrumbs. This helps the coating stick better and gives a crunchy texture.
• Keep the oil at the right temperature: The oil should be 175°C. If it’s too hot, the outside will burn before the inside is cooked. If it’s too cool, the ravioli will absorb oil and become greasy.
• Drain on a wire rack, not paper towels: Place the fried ravioli on a wire rack instead of paper towels to keep them crispy. Paper towels can trap steam, making them soft.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: Let the toasted ravioli cool completely. Then, put them in a sealed container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: After cooling, spread the ravioli on a tray and freeze for 1 hour. Then, move them to a freezer bag and store them for up to 2 months.
• Reheat: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Arrange the ravioli in a single layer and air fry for 5 minutes until hot and crispy.

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 306 kcal
• Total Fat: 17g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 43mg
• Sodium: 606mg
• Potassium: 154mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 29g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 2g
• Protein: 6g