when making fried ravioli?

Question

should i defrost the ravioli. on the package it says to never defrost the ravioli.

Answer 1

Not only defrost the ravioli, but COOK the ravioli. You're not making french fries, & the ravioli is coated with bread crumbs. The package says not to defrost the ravioli, as the usual recipe would be to boil & top with sauce. Here are two recipes, as examples.

Toasted Ravioli

1 Pkg (16 oz) frozen ravioli
1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
1 1/2 tsp Italian herb seasoning
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing

Preheat oven to 400 F. COOK RAVIOLI according to package directions, omitting salt & oil. Drain & cool at least 10 minutes. Use pan spray to lightly coat 2 baking sheets. Lightly coat the top of each ravioli with the salad dressing & place on baking sheets. Mix bread crumbs with herb seasoning & sprinkle over the ravioli then lightly spray ravioli with pan spray & bake 9-11 minutes.
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TOASTED RAVIOLI WITH ITALIAN SALSA
Serves 10 as an appetizer, serves 5 as an entree
16 ounces frozen ravioli (30 pieces)
Vegetable oil spray
1/4 cup nonfat or low-fat Italian salad dressing
1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
1 1/2 teaspoons salt-free Italian herb seasoning

Italian Salsa
14.5-ounce can no-salt-added tomatoes with juice
1/2 small red onion, quartered
1 hot banana pepper, or 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and ribs removed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried
1 clove garlic, halved, or 1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Vegetable oil spray

COOK RAVIOLI according to package directions, omitting salt and oil. Drain and cool for at least 10 minutes. Meanwhile, lightly spray 2 baking sheets with vegetable oil spray. Set aside.

Using a pastry brush, lightly coat top of each ravioli with dressing. Place on baking sheets. Mix bread crumbs and herb seasoning. Sprinkle over ravioli. The ravioli can be refrigerated for up to 8 hours at this point.

Place all salsa ingredients in a blender or food processor and process for 15 to 20 seconds. Set aside. (Salsa will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.)

Preheat oven to 400 F. Lightly spray tops of ravioli with vegetable oil spray. Bake the ravioli for 9 to 11 minutes. Drizzle the salsa over the ravioli or use the salsa for dipping.

Answer 2

I make them all the time. Don't defrost, just fry in hot oil until the outside starts to brown, the inside will be just right. Marinara sauce for dipping, or believe it or not Thousand Island dressing is a great dipping sauce.

Answer 3

I would defrost! Put them in a bowl and run hot water over them and do what you want with them when they seem ready to use!( I do the same thing with my pierogies) I would stay away from the mircowave!

Answer 4

You're going to cook them like frozen french fry's, by the time the outside is crispy the inside will be done to perfection

Answer 5

yes