Air Fryer Arancini Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Vegetarian Recipes. (Air Fryer Arancini Recipe). These fried rice balls are full of flavor and are a wonderful appetizer. Pair with any dipping sauce such as pesto, marinara, or use a meat sauce for a hearty meal. The highlands Italian cheese sprinkle is from the Savory Spice Shop®, but is optional.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 20 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 5

Yield: 5 servings

Air Fryer Arancini Recipe

Ingredients

3 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

Tips

Directions

Step 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 mixture for 20 minutes.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

Combine panko breadcrumbs 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 panko mixture. Place rice balls in air fryer basket and spray with cooking spray.

Step 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.

Nutritional Information

Air Fryer Arancini Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 385.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 15.2g 30%

Carbohydrates: 38.5g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 0.5g

Fat: 21.1g 33%

Saturated Fat: 12g 60%

Cholesterol: 160.8mg 54%

Vitamin A Iu: 637.2IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.9mg 30%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 62.9mcg 16%

Calcium: 238.3mg 24%

Iron: 1.8mg 10%

Magnesium: 21mg 8%

Potassium: 100.7mg 3%

Sodium: 732.6mg 29%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 190

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.