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plated air fryer arancini with a bite taken out of one to show the interior
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Air Fryer Arancini

Quick and easy air fryer arancini balls are Italian style comfort food. They are a great way to use up leftover rice or cold risotto.
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword air fryer arancini, air fryer arancini balls, air fryer arancini recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 108kcal
Author Jill McOwen

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 cup Italian blend cheese shredded
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tbsp baking powder

Instructions

  • Use a pastry brush to lightly coat the inside of your air fryer basket with vegetable oil or olive oil.
  • Combine the Panko breadcrumbs and baking powder in a shallow dish. Stir well to combine and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the cooked rice, beaten egg, melted butter, shredded cheese, garlic, basil and salt. Be sure it is completely combined.
  • Chill the rice mixture to firm up so that it is easier to roll into balls.
  • Use a 1 1/2 tablespoon capacity cookie scoop to form the arancini balls. It will make between 12 - 14 balls.
  • Lightly coat each arancini rice ball in the Panko bread crumb and baking powder mixture.
  • Place the balls in the oiled air fryer basket. Make sure they are not touching each other.
  • Air fry at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes until golden brown.
  • Serve with warm tomato sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 278mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 0.5mg