Description
Air Fryer Lasagna Fritta is a delicious and innovative twist on traditional lasagna, featuring crispy layers of pasta filled with rich cheese and savory meat, all cooked to perfection in an air fryer.
Ingredients
- Lasagna noodles – 8 sheets
- Ricotta cheese – 1 cup
- Shredded mozzarella cheese – 2 cups
- Ground beef or sausage – 1 pound
- Marinara sauce – 1 cup
- Parmesan cheese – 1/2 cup
- Egg – 1 large
- Italian seasoning – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef or sausage until browned, then drain excess fat.
- Add marinara sauce to the meat and stir to combine.
- Layer the cooked noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, and mozzarella cheese in a baking dish.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with mozzarella on top.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully place the lasagna in the air fryer basket and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground meat with sautéed vegetables.
- Ensure the lasagna fits comfortably in your air fryer basket.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of your lasagna.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Air Fryer, Lasagna, Fritta, Italian, Main Course