Air Fryer Crispy Arancini
These crispy arancini come out golden and crunchy with a melty cheese center. A perfect snack or appetizer that everyone loves.
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Servings: 8 pieces
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cold Leftover Risotto (or cooked Arborio rice)
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 large Egg, beaten
- 8 small Mozzarella Cubes (about 1/2 inch each)
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 large Eggs, beaten (for dredging)
- 1 1/2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- Cooking Spray
- Warm Marinara Sauce, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the cold risotto, parmesan cheese, and 1 beaten egg. Mix well until everything holds together. If using plain arborio rice, add an extra tablespoon of parmesan to help it bind.
- Take about 2 tablespoons of the rice mixture, flatten it in your palm, and place a mozzarella cube in the center. Close the rice around the cheese, shaping it into a firm ball. Repeat to make about 8 arancini.
- Place them on a plate and refrigerate for 15 minutes so they firm up.
- Set up a breading station. Place the flour in one bowl, the beaten eggs in a second bowl, and the panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder and salt in a third bowl. Roll each arancini in flour, dip in egg, then coat thoroughly in the panko mixture, pressing gently.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes. Spray the basket with cooking spray.
- Place the arancini in the basket in a single layer with space between each one. Spray all sides generously with cooking spray.
- Air fry at 375°F for 12 to 14 minutes, turning them gently every 4 minutes, until deeply golden and crispy all over.
- Let them rest for 2 minutes, then serve with warm marinara sauce. The mozzarella inside will be perfectly melted and stretchy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g
Cost: $8