Air Fryer Lasagna Fritta (Printable)
Crispy breaded lasagna rolls stuffed with three cheeses and air fried until golden. Served with warm marinara.
# 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 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
# Directions:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine the 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 along the entire length of each noodle. Roll each one up tightly, then slice every roll in half to yield 8 small fritta pieces.
03 - Arrange three shallow bowls side by side — one with the all-purpose flour, one with the 2 beaten eggs, and one with the Italian-style breadcrumbs.
04 - Working one piece at a time, dredge each lasagna roll in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip it into the beaten eggs to coat completely, then roll it in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently so the crumbs adhere on all sides.
05 - Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly coat the basket with cooking oil spray. Arrange the breaded fritta in a single layer, leaving space between each piece. Spray the tops lightly with oil. Air fry in batches for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the exterior is golden brown and crisp.
06 - Transfer the hot fritta to a serving platter, garnish with additional chopped parsley, and serve alongside warm marinara sauce for dipping.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The air fryer gives you that deep fried crunch without the mess or the guilt of a pot of hot oil.
- They come together in under an hour and disappear in half that time at any party.
- You can prep and freeze them ahead, then cook straight from frozen when guests arrive unexpectedly.
02 -
- Overstuffing the noodles will cause the filling to ooze out during cooking, so be disciplined with that two to three tablespoon measure.
- Do not crowd the air fryer basket, because these need hot air circulating all around to crisp properly instead of steaming.
03 -
- Pat the cooked noodles dry with a paper towel before spreading the filling, because excess moisture is the enemy of a crisp coating.
- Switching to panko breadcrumbs instead of regular ones gives an even crunchier, more dramatic crust that will have everyone asking what your secret is.