Air Fryer Arancini
Description
Air fryer arancini (Italian fried rice balls) are a great warm appetizer with a cheesy center. They can be easily cooked with this convenient method.
Ingredients
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3 large eggs, divided
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2 1/2 cups cooked rice
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2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/3 cup butter, melted
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1/2 teaspoon Highlands Italian cheese sprinkle (optional)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
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1 cup panko bread crumbs
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1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 pinch salt
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1 pinch ground black pepper
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nonstick cooking spray
Directions
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.
2
Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (187 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
3
Roll mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls. Press a mozzarella cube into the center of each ball and reshape.
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.
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.