Air Fryer Arancini is made with cooked risotto or sticky rice, grated Parmesan, 1 egg, mozzarella cubes; air fry at 375°F for 12 minutes to serve 6. 240 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Mix cold risotto with Parmesan and egg. The mixture should be sticky and moldable.
- 2
Take a golf ball-sized portion. Flatten, place a mozzarella cube in the center, and form into a ball, sealing completely.
- 3
Roll in flour, then egg, then Italian breadcrumbs.
- 4
Spray all sides with cooking spray.
- 5
Air fry at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway, until deeply golden. Rest 3 minutes (the cheese inside is molten). Serve with marinara.
Tip: The rice must be cold and sticky or the balls won't hold together. Leftover risotto is ideal, but any sticky rice works. Make sure the mozzarella is fully sealed inside or it leaks out. These can be formed ahead and refrigerated until ready to cook.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 12 minutes vs ~19 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🫒Uses up to 80% less oil than deep frying, bringing this down to 240 calories per serving.
- ✨Achieves the same golden, crispy texture without submerging food in oil.
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