Arancini Balls Recipe Air Fryer

If you are looking for a delicious, easy and healthy way to make Arancini Balls, then try this Arancini Balls Recipe Air Fryer. This is a great way to enjoy the classic Italian snack without the added fat and calories. The air fryer is a great way to get the same delicious taste with a fraction of the fat. Plus, it takes less time to make and it's much easier to clean up.

Ingredients

For this recipe you will need:

- 2 cups Arborio rice
- 2 cups warm chicken stock

- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons of butter
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil
- 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/2 cup of cooked, chopped ham
- 1/2 cup of cooked, chopped bacon
- 1/2 cup of cooked, chopped sausage
- 1/4 cup of cooked, chopped onions
- 1/4 cup of cooked, chopped bell peppers
- 1/4 cup of cooked, chopped mushrooms
- 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup of panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1/4 cup of marinara sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 380 °F.

2. In a large saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a boil. Add the rice and reduce the heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

3. Remove the rice from the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese, butter, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, and black pepper.

4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, ham, bacon, sausage, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and mozzarella cheese. Mix until everything is well combined.

5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the panko bread crumbs, all-purpose flour, egg, and olive oil.

6. Shape the rice mixture into small balls (about 1-2 inches in diameter). Dip each ball into the egg mixture and then into the panko bread crumbs. Place the balls on a plate.

7. Place the balls into the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes, or until they are golden brown.

8. Serve the Arancini Balls with marinara sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition

One serving of this Arancini Balls Recipe Air Fryer (about 4 balls) contains about 380 calories, 13 grams of fat, 42 grams of carbohydrates, 11 grams of protein, and 2 grams of fiber. It is a great source of protein, calcium, and iron.

Tips

If you need to make a larger batch of Arancini Balls, you can easily double or triple the recipe. To make the Arancini Balls even more flavorful, try adding some other ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes, olives, or capers. You can also switch up the cheese to your liking.

When frying the Arancini Balls, make sure to keep an eye on them as they can burn quickly. It is best to cook them in batches so that they cook evenly and don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket.

This Arancini Balls Recipe Air Fryer is a great way to enjoy a classic Italian snack without all the added fat and calories. It’s easy to make and takes less time than traditional frying. Plus, it’s much healthier and tastes just as delicious!

Try this Arancini Balls Recipe Air Fryer today and enjoy the delicious Italian snack in a healthy way.