Air fryer arancini with mozzarella

Name: Air fryer arancini with mozzarella
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 people
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 cups cold risotto; 4 oz, cubed mozzarella; 1, beaten egg; 1 cup breadcrumbs; as needed olive oil spray

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Creamy risotto balls with a melted mozzarella center get crisp and golden in the air fryer.

What are arancini?

Arancini are Italian risotto balls that are usually filled and fried until crisp. In this version, mozzarella melts in the centre. The air fryer browns the outside without deep-frying.

Serves: 4 people

Preparation time: 25 min

Ingredients

cold risotto – 3 cups
mozzarella – 4 oz, cubed
egg – 1, beaten
breadcrumbs – 1 cup
olive oil spray – as needed

Method

STEP 1
Take a spoonful of risotto, place a cube of mozzarella in the center and shape into a ball.
STEP 2
Dip each ball in beaten egg and coat with breadcrumbs.
STEP 3
Spray lightly with oil and air fry at 390°F for 10 to 12 minutes until crisp and golden.