Description
Zesty air fryer lasagna fritta combines Italian-American flavors with crispy textures. Cheese-filled pockets deliver comfort and satisfying crunch you’ll devour with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz (425 g) whole milk ricotta cheese
- ½ cup (50 g) freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup (50 g) freshly grated romano cheese
- ½ cup (50 g) freshly grated asiago cheese
- ½ cup (50 g) freshly grated mozzarella cheese
- 10 oz (280 g) lasagna noodles (about 10 noodles)
- 2 tbsps italian seasoning
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) italian bread crumbs or panko
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- ½ cup (50 g) finely grated parmesan cheese
- olive oil spray (for air fryer method)
- canola oil (for pan-fried method)
- homemade Alfredo sauce
- jar of marinara sauce
Instructions
- Noodle Preparation: Boil lasagna noodles until tender, rinse under cold water, and trim edges for uniform size.
- Cheese Mixture Creation: Blend ricotta, Parmesan, Romano, Asiago, mozzarella, eggs, and Italian seasoning into a smooth, creamy filling.
- Rolling Process: Spread cheese mixture evenly across noodles, then carefully roll into compact 2-3 inch cylinders.
- Freezing Stage: Place rolled lasagna in a parchment-lined container and freeze for 1-2 hours to solidify structure.
- Breadcrumb Coating: Toast breadcrumbs with olive oil in microwave, cool, then mix with Parmesan for enhanced flavor.
- Breading Technique: Dip frozen rolls in whisked eggs, then coat thoroughly with seasoned breadcrumb mixture.
- Air Frying Preparation: Spray air fryer basket with olive oil, arrange breaded rolls with spacing, and spritz tops with additional oil.
- Cooking Process: Air fry at 400°F for 8 minutes, flip rolls, then continue cooking 6-8 minutes until achieving golden, crispy exterior.
- Alternative Frying Method: For pan-frying, heat canola oil in skillet, cook rolls 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serving Suggestion: Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with marinara or Alfredo sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Chill for Perfect Structure: Freezing the lasagna rolls for 1-2 hours helps maintain their shape and prevents unraveling during cooking, ensuring a compact and professional presentation.
- Toast Breadcrumbs Carefully: Microwave breadcrumbs with olive oil, stirring frequently to achieve an even, golden color without burning, which adds depth of flavor and crispy texture.
- Optimize Air Fryer Spacing: Arrange breaded rolls with enough space between them to allow hot air circulation, guaranteeing an evenly crisp exterior on all sides.
- Dipping Technique Matters: Fully coat each roll in whisked eggs and breadcrumbs, gently shaking off excess to create a light, crispy breading that adheres perfectly during cooking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes (Air Fryer)
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg