Air Fryer Arancini

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.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 385 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• nonstick cooking spray
• 3 large eggs, divided
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon Highlands Italian cheese sprinkle (optional)
• 2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.66666668653488 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.33333334326744 cup butter, melted
• 2.5 cups cooked rice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 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.

Step 5

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