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Air Fryer Arancini

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50 min

Air Fryer Arancini

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Time

50 min

Serving

5 persons

Calories

385

Rating

4.00★ (11)

Cuisine

Italian
Author: Victoria Buriak
These air fryer arancini, or fried rice balls, are full of flavor and make a wonderful appetizer. Pair with any dipping sauce such as pesto, marinara, or meat sauce for a heartier meal. The Highlands Italian cheese sprinkle is from the Savory Spice Shop, but it is optional.

Ingredients

  • eggs: 3 piece (divided)
  • ½ cups cooked rice: 2 piece
  • Parmesan cheese: 0.66667 cup (grated)
  • butter: 0.33333 cup (melted)
  • Highlands Italian cheese sprinkle: 0.5 tsp (optional)
  • salt: 0.5 tsp
  • ground black pepper: 0.25 tsp
  • ounces fresh mozzarella cheese: 2 piece (cubed)
  • panko bread crumbs: 1 cup
  • Italian seasoning: 0.5 tsp
  • pinch salt: 1 piece
  • pinch ground black pepper: 1 piece
  • nonstick cooking spray:

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Stages of cooking

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  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.
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  2. Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (187 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
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  3. Roll mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls. Press a mozzarella cube into the center of each ball and reshape.
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  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.
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  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.
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