Description
Crispy arancini risotto balls made in an air fryer for a healthier twist on the classic Italian dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked risotto (cooled)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (cut into small cubes)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix cooled risotto, Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Scoop about 1 tbsp of the mixture and flatten it in your palm.
- Place a cube of mozzarella in the center and shape into a ball.
- Roll each ball in breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Lightly spray or brush with olive oil.
- Place arancini in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Use day-old risotto for best texture.
- If the mixture is too sticky, refrigerate for 15 minutes before shaping.
- For extra crispiness, spray with oil halfway through cooking.
- Customize fillings with cooked vegetables or meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 arancini
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: air fryer arancini, risotto balls, Italian appetizer, vegetarian snack