Description
Cheesy Air Fryer Lasagna Fritta is a delightful Italian-American appetizer featuring rolled cooked lasagna noodles filled with a rich blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, seasoned with Italian herbs, then coated in a crispy breadcrumb crust and air-fried to golden perfection. Served hot with marinara sauce, this recipe is an easy and flavorful twist on classic lasagna that’s perfect for parties or a fun snack.
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
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten (for coating)
Other
- Cooking spray
- Marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheese Filling: In a bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, 1 egg, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well mixed, creating a creamy and flavorful cheese mixture.
- Roll the Lasagna Noodles: Lay the cooked lasagna noodles flat on a clean surface. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture evenly onto each noodle. Then, roll each noodle up tightly to form individual lasagna roll-ups.
- Chill the Rolls: Place the rolled noodles in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes to firm up the filling and help them hold their shape during frying.
- Set Up Breading Station: Arrange three shallow bowls: one with all-purpose flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with Italian-style breadcrumbs to prepare for coating the rolls.
- Bread the Rolls: Dip each chilled lasagna roll first into the flour, shaking off excess, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs, ensuring an even and crispy outer layer.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and let it preheat while preparing the basket.
- Air Fry the Lasagna Fritta: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the breaded rolls in a single layer inside, working in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding. Spray the tops of the rolls with cooking spray for extra crispiness.
- Cook Until Golden: Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping the fritta halfway through cooking to ensure even golden brown and crispy texture.
- Serve: Remove from the air fryer and serve hot with warm marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- You can prepare and bread the fritta ahead of time and freeze them. Cook from frozen in the air fryer, adding 2–3 minutes to the cooking time to ensure they are heated through and crispy.
- For added variety, mix chopped spinach, fresh herbs, or cooked sausage into the cheese filling before assembling the rolls.
- Ensure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket for even cooking and crispiness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritta
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
