Description
Air Fryer Lasagna Fritta is a delectable twist on traditional lasagna, delivering crispy bites filled with rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella. This Olive Garden copycat recipe is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, making every bite a celebration of flavors. With its golden exterior and mouthwatering filling, it’s sure to impress your guests while being simple enough for any home cook to master.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oven-ready lasagna noodles
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 1 lb lean ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or sausage until cooked through. Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning; simmer until heated.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, eggs, and half of the mozzarella until smooth.
- Cut lasagna noodles into squares suitable for rolling.
- Layer each noodle with the cheese mixture followed by the meat sauce; roll tightly.
- Coat rolled fritta with panko breadcrumbs. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F and arrange fritta in a single layer; spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 2 fritta (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg