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Ingredients
- 10 ouncesLasagna Noodles (About 10 noodles)
- 15 ouncesWhole Milk Ricotta Cheese
- ½ cupFreshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
- ½ cupFreshly Grated Romano Cheese
- ½ cupFreshly Grated Asiago Cheese
- ½ cupFreshly Grated Mozzarella Cheese
- 2 tablespoonsItalian Seasoning
- 2Large Eggs
- 1 ½ cupsItalian Bread Crumbs or Panko
- 2 tablespoonsOlive Oil
- ½ cupFinely Grated Parmesan
- 2Large Eggs
- —Olive Oil Spray
- —Canola Oil
- —Homemade Alfredo Sauce (If you have leftover Parmesan, Romano, or Asiago cheese, it is perfect to throw in this recipe.)
- —Jar of Marinara Sauce
Instructions
- 1
Boil 10 ounces of lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente. Once cooked, place in a colander and rinse with cold water for easy handling.
- 2
In a medium-sized bowl, mix together 2 large eggs, 15 ounces of whole milk ricotta cheese, ½ cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, ½ cup of freshly grated Romano cheese, ½ cup of freshly grated Asiago cheese, ½ cup of freshly grated mozzarella cheese, and 2 tablespoons of Italian seasoning until well combined.
- 3
Lay the cooked lasagna noodles flat on a clean surface. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the top of the noodles. Roll the noodles into about a 2-3 inch length, creating small rolls.
- 4
Place the rolled lasagna in a container lined with parchment or wax paper to prevent them from sticking together, and freeze for 1-2 hours.
- 5
In a shallow dish, scramble 2 large eggs. In a microwave-safe dish, blend 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 ½ cups of Italian breadcrumbs or panko. Microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until they begin to turn golden brown. Let cool and add ½ cup of finely grated Parmesan cheese.
- 6
One by one, dip each rolled lasagna in the scrambled egg, followed by the breadcrumb mixture. Make sure to shake off any excess between steps to ensure even coating.
- 7
Spray the inside basket of the air fryer with olive oil. Place the lasagna frittas in the basket, arranging them in a single layer. Lightly spray the top of the lasagna frittas with olive oil as well.
- 8
Set the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook for 8 minutes; then flip the frittas and cook for another 6-8 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. If they appear dry as they cook, lightly spray with olive oil. Remove from the basket and serve with marinara and/or Alfredo sauce.
- 9
Heat canola oil in a pan at medium-high temperature. Carefully place the lasagna frittas in the hot oil. Cook for about 2 minutes on one side, then flip and fry for 2 more minutes until they achieve a golden brown color.
- 10
Remove the frittas and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Serve warm with marinara and/or Alfredo sauce.