Crispy Air Fryer Lasagna Fritta (Printable)
Crispy lasagna rolls stuffed with three cheeses, breaded and air fried until golden. Perfect dipped in warm marinara sauce.
# 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 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 length of each noodle, then roll it up tightly. Slice each roll in half, yielding 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 the flour, dip it into the beaten eggs, and then coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
04 - 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, spray the tops with oil, and air fry 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.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These crispy little rolls deliver everything satisfying about lasagna in a fraction of the time and without heating up your whole kitchen.
- The air fryer gives them a shatteringly crisp exterior while keeping the cheese filling molten and gooey inside.
- They are endlessly adaptable and practically beg you to raid your fridge for whatever fillings sound good.
02 -
- Do not skip preheating the air fryer because a cold start leads to soggy bottoms instead of an even all around crunch.
- Overstuffing the noodles makes them burst open during cooking so keep the filling layer modest and even.
- Crowding the basket forces steam between the pieces which softens the breading before it has a chance to crisp.
03 -
- Let the assembled rolls chill in the refrigerator for fifteen minutes before breading because cold rolls hold their shape much better through the coating process.
- A second light spray of oil right after flipping in the air fryer is the single move that transforms good crunch into great crunch.