Description
A delicious and crispy Air Fryer Lasagna Fritta recipe that combines classic Italian flavors with a crunchy finish. Rolled lasagna noodles filled with a blend of ricotta, Parmesan, Romano, Asiago, and mozzarella cheeses seasoned with Italian herbs, breaded, and air fried to perfection. Perfect as a unique appetizer or a fun twist on traditional lasagna.
Ingredients
Scale
Lasagna Roll Filling
- 10 ounces Lasagna Noodles (about 10 noodles)
- 15 ounces Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
- ½ cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
- ½ cup Freshly Grated Romano Cheese
- ½ cup Freshly Grated Asiago Cheese
- ½ cup Freshly Grated Mozzarella Cheese
- 2 tablespoons Italian Seasoning
- 2 Large Eggs
Breading
- 1 ½ cups Italian Bread Crumbs or Panko
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- ½ cup Finely Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Large Eggs (for dipping)
Cooking Oils & Sauces
- Olive Oil Spray
- Canola Oil (for pan-frying option)
- Homemade Alfredo Sauce (for serving)
- Jar of Marinara Sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Noodle Preparation: Boil the lasagna noodles until al dente. Once cooked, rinse them to cool down and prevent sticking. Mix the ricotta, Parmesan, Romano, Asiago, mozzarella cheeses, Italian seasoning, and 2 eggs in a bowl until well combined. Spread this cheese mixture evenly over each noodle, then roll the noodles carefully. Freeze the rolled noodles to firm them up and make them easier to handle for breading.
- Batter Preparation: Scramble the 2 eggs in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, blend the olive oil with the Italian bread crumbs or panko and add the finely grated Parmesan cheese. This mixture will be used to bread the frozen lasagna rolls.
- Breading the Rolls: Dip each frozen rolled lasagna into the scrambled eggs, then coat thoroughly with the bread crumb and Parmesan mixture, making sure to cover all sides for a crispy crust.
- Air Fryer Cooking: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (around 200°C). Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray to prevent sticking. Place the breaded lasagna rolls in the basket in a single layer without overcrowding. Spray the tops with olive oil spray as well. Cook for 8 minutes, then flip each roll carefully and cook for an additional 6-8 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Pan-Frying Option: Heat canola oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the breaded lasagna fritta rolls for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Serving: Serve the crispy lasagna fritta warm with homemade Alfredo sauce and marinara sauce for dipping or drizzling.
Notes
- Freezing the rolled noodles before breading helps maintain their shape and makes breading easier.
- You can substitute Italian bread crumbs with panko for a lighter, crunchier texture.
- The recipe includes an option for pan-frying if you don’t have an air fryer available.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer to retain crispiness instead of using a microwave.
