Description
Crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside, these air fryer arancini are a delightful snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked risotto
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the risotto, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Take a small amount of the risotto mixture and flatten it in your palm.
- Place a cube of mozzarella in the center, then form a ball around it.
- Roll the ball in breadcrumbs to coat it evenly.
- Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil and place the arancini inside.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Use leftover risotto for best results.
- Experiment with different cheeses.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg