Crispy Air Fryer Lasagna Fritta (Print version)
Crispy breaded lasagna rolls stuffed with three cheeses and air fried until golden, served with marinara.
# What goes in:
→ 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
# Cooking steps:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, 1 egg, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well 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, then slice in half to create 8 small rolls.
03 - Set up three shallow bowls—one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with Italian breadcrumbs. Dredge each lasagna roll in flour, then dip in beaten egg, and finally coat thoroughly in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
04 - Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Lightly spray the basket with cooking oil. 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 fresh parsley, and serve alongside warm marinara sauce for dipping.
# Tips from flavorandfeast:
01 -
- The air fryer gives you that deep fried crunch without the mess or the guilt of a pot of oil.
- You can prep the rolls ahead and freeze them, which means party appetizers are always twenty minutes away.
- Every single bite delivers the full lasagna experience, from the herby ricotta to the crisp golden shell.
02 -
- Do not overfill the noodles or the cheese will burst out the sides during cooking and burn onto the air fryer basket.
- Preheating the air fryer is non negotiable because a cold start leads to soggy breading instead of a crackling crust.
03 -
- Use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular if you want an extra crunchy shell that shatters satisfyingly with every bite.
- Let the rolled noodles rest in the fridge for fifteen minutes before breading because chilled rolls hold their shape much better through the coating process.