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Air Fryer Arancini

Cost $10, save $5

Source: Recommended by CookGo

  • 15 Min
  • 5 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 🥚 3 large eggs, divided
    • 2 ½ cups cooked rice
    • ⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 🧈 ⅓ cup butter, melted
    • 1/2 teaspoon Highlands Italian cheese sprinkle (optional)
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 🧀 2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
    • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
    • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 🧂 1 pinch salt
    • 1 pinch ground black pepper
    • Nonstick cooking spray

STEPS

1

Beat 2 eggs lightly in a large bowl. Stir in rice, Parmesan cheese, butter, cheese sprinkle, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; mix to combine. Cover and refrigerate the mixture for 20 minutes.

2

Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (187 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.

3

Roll mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls. Press a mozzarella cube into the center of each ball and reshape.

4

Combine bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Beat remaining egg lightly in a second bowl. Dip each rice ball first into egg, then roll in the bread crumb mixture. Place rice balls in air fryer basket and spray with cooking spray.

5

Cook in the preheated air fryer for 6 minutes. Increase temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and air fry for 3 more minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

385

Calories

  • 15g
    Protein
  • 39g
    Carbs
  • 21g
    Fats

💡 Tips

For the best crust, spray the rice balls evenly with nonstick cooking spray.Use fresh mozzarella for a gooey cheese center.Pair with marinara sauce for a classic Italian flavor.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.