Step 1: Prepare Your Baking Sheet
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. If you have a wire cooling rack that fits your baking sheet, place it on top of the parchment – this allows hot air to circulate around the ravioli for even crispier results. Set aside.

Step 2: Set Up Your Breading Station
This is the key to success! Set up three shallow bowls or pie plates in assembly-line fashion. In the first bowl, add the flour. In the second bowl, beat together the eggs and water (or milk) with a fork until well combined and slightly frothy. In the third bowl, combine the Italian breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to ensure the seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the breadcrumbs.

Step 3: Bread the Ravioli
Keep the ravioli frozen – don’t thaw them! Working with one ravioli at a time (or a few if you get the hang of it), first coat it completely in flour, shaking off any excess. Next, dip it into the egg mixture, making sure it’s completely coated. Let excess egg drip off. Finally, press the ravioli into the breadcrumb mixture, coating both sides generously. Press gently so the breadcrumbs adhere well. Place the breaded ravioli on your prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining ravioli, arranging them in a single layer with a little space between each one.

Step 4: Apply Oil for Crispiness
Once all ravioli are breaded and arranged on the baking sheet, spray them generously with olive oil cooking spray, or use a pastry brush to lightly brush them with olive oil. Make sure you get the tops well-coated – this is what creates that golden, crispy exterior. Don’t skip this step!

Step 5: Bake to Golden Perfection
Place the baking sheet in your preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes. Carefully flip each ravioli using tongs or a spatula, spray or brush the other side with oil, and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes until both sides are golden brown and crispy. The ravioli should be crispy on the outside and heated through inside. Keep an eye on them during the last few minutes – oven temperatures vary, and you want golden brown, not dark brown.

Step 6: Warm the Marinara Sauce
While the ravioli are baking, warm your marinara sauce in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. You can also heat it in the microwave in 30-second intervals. Warm sauce is much better for dipping than cold!

Step 7: Serve Immediately
Remove the ravioli from the oven and let them cool for just 2-3 minutes – they’ll be extremely hot inside! Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with fresh basil leaves and extra Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately with the warm marinara sauce in small bowls for dipping. Watch them disappear!