Description
Crispy, cheesy lasagna rolls air-fried to golden perfection—this copycat of Olive Garden’s Lasagna Fritta combines indulgent flavors with a lighter cooking method for a delectable appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
Lasagna noodles, cooked al dente
Ricotta cheese
Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Parmesan, Romano, Asiago cheeses (optional blend)
Eggs (for filling and breading)
All-purpose flour
Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper
Panko or Italian breadcrumbs
Olive oil spray
Marinara and/or Alfredo sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Boil noodles until al dente, drain, rinse with cold water, trim any ragged edges.
- Mix ricotta, shredded cheeses, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and eggs to make the filling.
- Lay noodles flat, spread filling, roll into 2–3” rolls. Freeze on a parchment-lined tray for 1 hour.
- Prepare three stations—flour, beaten eggs, breadcrumbs. Dip rolls in each, shaking off excess.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (205°C). Lightly spray basket with oil.
- Arrange rolls in a single layer with space. Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flip, respray, then cook another 6–8 minutes until golden.
- Plate warm rolls, drizzle with marinara or Alfredo, garnish with parsley and Parmesan.
Notes
- For variations, try adding spinach, ground meat, or a variety of cheeses to the filling.
- For a vegan version, substitute plant-based cheeses, egg replacers, and gluten-free noodles/breadcrumbs.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat by air frying or baking at 350°F (175°C) for 5–8 minutes to restore crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 min + at least 1 hr freezing
- Cook Time: 14–18 min per batch
- Category: Appetizer, Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: Approx. 150-200 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
