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Olive Garden Air Fryer Stuffed Ziti Fritta Copycat

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Discover a quick Olive Garden Air Fryer Stuffed Ziti Fritta Copycat recipe, bringing Italian flavors to your table with a crispy, healthy twist.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 pound Rigatoni or Ziti Choose rigatoni for easier filling.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese Adds creaminess.
  • 1 cup Asiago Cheese Can be swapped for provolone.
  • 1 cup Romano Cheese Substitute with Parmesan if desired.
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 cup Mascarpone Use cream cheese as an alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Half & Half Cream Milk is a suitable substitute.
  • 2 Large Eggs
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Use panko for extra crunch.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan For breadcrumb mix.
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
For Serving
  • 1 cup Alfredo Sauce Optional for dipping.
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce Classic choice for dipping.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • food processor
  • Mixing bowls
  • piping bag

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook rigatoni (or ziti) according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, and cool completely.
  2. In a food processor, blend ricotta, asiago, romano, parmesan, mascarpone, tomato paste, and half & half until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag.
  3. Pipe the cheese filling into each rigatoni piece. Freeze for 1-2 hours to help keep filling in place while cooking.
  4. Whisk eggs in a mixing bowl. In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs with olive oil and microwave until lightly browned. Mix in grated parmesan and Italian seasoning.
  5. Dip each filled rigatoni in scrambled eggs, then coat in breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to evenly cover.
  6. Preheat air fryer to 370℉ (190℃). Spray basket with nonstick spray. Cook ziti fritta in a single layer for 4 minutes, shake basket, then cook for another minute until golden.
  7. Remove from air fryer and serve immediately with warm alfredo or marinara sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 6piecesCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow pasta to cool completely to prevent leaking. Freezing the filled pasta is crucial for best cooking results. Be generous with breadcrumb coating for a crispy exterior.

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