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Air Fryer 5 Cheese Lasagna Fritta (Olive Garden Copycat)

A crispy, cheesy Olive Garden copycat appetizer made easy in the air fryer. Breaded lasagna roll-ups stuffed with a rich 5-cheese blend, served over marinara and topped with alfredo.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Freezing Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 rolls
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Lasagna Rolls
  • 8 lasagna noodles boiled to al dente
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.25 cup Romano cheese grated
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
Breading & Serving
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1.5 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup marinara sauce warmed
  • 0.5 cup alfredo sauce warmed
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Large Pot
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Boil lasagna noodles to al dente, drain, and lay flat to cool.
  2. In a bowl, mix ricotta, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, Romano, 1 egg, and seasonings until smooth.
  3. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the cooled noodles and roll them up tightly.
  4. Place the rolls seam-side down on a baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes to firm up.
  5. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs. Coat each chilled roll in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
  6. Preheat air fryer to 380°F (190°C). Spray the basket and the breaded rolls generously with olive oil cooking spray.
  7. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crispy.
  8. Serve hot over a bed of warm marinara sauce, drizzle with alfredo sauce, and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Do not skip the freezing step, as it prevents the rolls from falling apart and the cheese from leaking while cooking. Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 350°F for 4-5 minutes to retain crispiness.