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Air Fryer Lasagna Fritta

Air Fryer Lasagna Fritta

This air fryer lasagna fritta is a delicious Olive Garden copycat recipe filled with five cheeses and fried to golden perfection.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Freezing Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 36 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine Italian
Servings 10 Pieces
Calories 365 kcal

Equipment

  • Collapsible Colander
  • Cosori 5 Qt Air Fryer
  • Ninja Foodi 8-Quart 9-in-1 Deluxe XL
  • Non-Aerosol Oil Sprayer

Ingredients
  

  • 10 ounces Lasagna Noodles About 10 noodles
  • 15 ounces Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
  • 0.5 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 0.5 cup Freshly Grated Romano Cheese
  • 0.5 cup Freshly Grated Asiago Cheese
  • 0.5 cup Freshly Grated Mozzarella Cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Italian Seasoning
  • 2 Large Eggs

Batter

  • 1.5 cups Italian Bread Crumbs or Panko
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 0.5 cup Finely Grated Parmesan
  • 2 Large Eggs

Air Fryer Cooking Method

  • Olive Oil Spray

Pan-Fried Cooking Method

  • Canola Oil

Sauces

  • Homemade Alfredo Sauce If you have leftover Parmesan, Romano, or Asiago cheese it is perfect to throw in this recipe.
  • Jar of Marinara Sauce

Instructions
 

Noodle Prep

  • Boil lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente. Once cooked, place in a colander and rinse with cold water for handling. If your lasagna noodles have ribbon edges, trim the ribbons off the sides.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, mix egg, all five kinds of cheese, and Italian seasoning.
  • Lay lasagna noodles flat. Spread the cheese mixture over the top of the noodles. Roll the noodles into about a 2-3" length.
  • Place them in a container lined with parchment or wax paper to prevent sticking together and freeze for 1-2 hours.

Batter

  • Scramble egg in a shallow dish. In a microwave-safe dish, blend 2 tablespoons of olive oil and bread crumbs. Microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until they begin to turn golden brown. Let cool and add Parmesan cheese.
  • One by one, dip each rolled lasagna in egg, followed by breadcrumbs. Shake off any excess between steps.

Air Fryer Cooking Method

  • Spray the inside basket of the air fryer with oil and place lasagna frittas in the basket. Lightly spray the top of the lasagna frittas with oil as well.
  • Set the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook for 8 minutes, flip, and cook for another 6-8 minutes until golden brown and crispy. If they look dry as they cook, lightly spray with cooking oil. Remove from the basket and serve with marinara and/or Alfredo sauce.

Pan-Fried Cooking Method

  • Heat canola oil in a pan at a medium-high temperature. Carefully place the lasagna frittas in the pan once it is hot. Cook for about 2 minutes, flip, and fry for 2 more minutes until they are golden brown. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve with marinara and/or alfredo sauce.

Notes

There are 2 options to fry breadcrumbs in the air fryer: 1) Spray the breadcrumb coating that is already on your food with cooking spray or oil. 2) My personal favorite: Heat a small amount of olive oil with the breadcrumbs prior to coating your food with it. Microwave it for 30 seconds at a time until it begins to lightly brown. Let it cool before coating the lasagna frittas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1PieceCalories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 482mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 484IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 396mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Air Fryer Lasagna Fritta, copycat recipe, five cheese, fried lasagna, Olive Garden
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