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Cheesy Air Fryer Lasagna Fritta Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour (including chill time)
  • Yield: 6 fritta
  • Category: Appetizer, Snack
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Cheesy Air Fryer Lasagna Fritta is a crispy, golden twist on traditional lasagna. Rolled or layered lasagna noodles are stuffed with a creamy ricotta and mozzarella filling, coated in Italian-style breadcrumbs, and air-fried to golden perfection. This dish offers a gooey cheese center surrounded by a crunchy exterior, making it an irresistible appetizer, snack, or a fun dinner idea, especially when served with warm marinara sauce for dipping.

Ingredients

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Cheese Filling

  • 6 cooked lasagna noodles
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Breading Station

  • 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs (beaten, for breading)

Additional

  • Olive oil spray
  • 1 cup marinara sauce (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prepare cheese filling: In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, 1 egg, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated to form a creamy filling.
  2. Fill and shape lasagna noodles: Lay the cooked lasagna noodles flat on a clean surface. Spread an even layer of the cheese mixture onto each noodle. Roll each noodle up or fold into squares to enclose the filling securely.
  3. Freeze for firming: Place the filled noodles on a tray and freeze for 30 to 40 minutes. This step helps the filling set and prevents the shapes from falling apart during breading and cooking.
  4. Set up breading station: Prepare three shallow dishes: one with all-purpose flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with Italian-style breadcrumbs. This setup facilitates an efficient breading process.
  5. Bread the lasagna fritta: Remove the frozen filled noodles and coat each piece first in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally press into the breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
  6. Preheat air fryer and prepare for cooking: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray the breaded lasagna fritta with olive oil to promote browning and crispiness.
  7. Air fry the fritta: Arrange the fritta in a single layer in the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking. Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time, until each piece is golden brown and crispy.
  8. Serve: Remove the fritta from the air fryer and serve immediately while hot, accompanied by warmed marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • For make-ahead convenience, assemble and freeze the fritta before breading. When ready to serve, bread and air-fry directly from frozen.
  • For an extra crunchy texture, double-coat each fritta with breadcrumbs by repeating the egg and breadcrumb steps.
  • You can substitute cottage cheese for ricotta if desired for a different texture and flavor.

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