Description
These Crispy Fried Lasagna Rolls are a fun twist on traditional lasagna. Rolled up with a cheesy filling, fried until golden and crispy, and served with marinara sauce, they are perfect as an appetizer or a main dish. Packed with flavor, these lasagna rolls bring the comforting layers of lasagna into a crispy, bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Rolls:
- 9 cooked lasagna noodles (al dente)
- 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup marinara sauce (for dipping)
For the Coating:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups breadcrumbs (preferably panko for extra crunch)
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the Lasagna Rolls:
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and lay them flat on a baking sheet to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Lay each lasagna noodle flat and spread a generous amount of the cheese mixture along the center of each noodle.
- Roll each noodle tightly around the cheese mixture to form a roll. Set aside.
- Coat the Lasagna Rolls:
- In three shallow bowls, set up a breading station. In the first bowl, add the flour. In the second bowl, beat the eggs. In the third bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and Italian seasoning.
- Carefully dip each lasagna roll into the flour, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat it in the breadcrumb mixture. Ensure each roll is evenly coated.
- Fry the Lasagna Rolls:
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot (you can test it by dropping in a small piece of breadcrumb to see if it sizzles), fry the lasagna rolls in batches.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the rolls are golden brown and crispy. Be sure not to overcrowd the skillet.
- Remove the rolls from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve:
- Serve the crispy fried lasagna rolls with warm marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- You can make the rolls ahead of time and freeze them before frying. Just fry them directly from the freezer for extra crispiness.
- For added flavor, you can stuff the lasagna rolls with cooked spinach, ground beef, or Italian sausage.
- These rolls are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in a hot oven for a few minutes if needed.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (based on 9 rolls)
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg