Description
Learn how to make delicious Air Fryer Lasagna Fritta – crispy, cheesy lasagna bites that are perfect for snacking or as an appetizer. These bite-sized treats are filled with a creamy cheese mixture, coated in breadcrumbs, and air fried to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Filling:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Lasagna Assembly:
- 6 cooked lasagna noodles
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs (beaten for breading)
- Olive oil spray
- Warm marinara sauce for serving
Instructions
- Cheese Filling: In a bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, 1 egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Lasagna Assembly: Lay the cooked lasagna noodles flat and spread 2–3 tablespoons of the cheese filling evenly over each noodle. Roll each noodle up tightly like a pinwheel. Slice each roll in half or into thirds. Dredge each piece in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs. Preheat air fryer to 380°F. Arrange the lasagna fritta pieces in a single layer in the basket, spray with olive oil, and air fry for 8–10 minutes.
Notes
- You can add cooked spinach or chopped herbs to the cheese mixture for extra flavor.
- These make a great appetizer or party snack and can be prepped ahead and air fried just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2–3 pieces
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
