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Gluten-Free Air Fryer Arancini

Make this delicious fried rice treat with Gluten-Free Air Fryer Arancini!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Freezing Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 22 minutes
Course Air Fryer Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 10 Servings
Calories 297 kcal

Ingredients
  

Rice Mixture

  • 2 Cups Cooked Sticky Jasmine Rice (Cold)
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 Cup Chopped White Onion
  • 1 Orange Bell Pepper, Finely Chopped
  • 2 Tbsp Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 Tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 Tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 Tsp Parsley
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1/2 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/3 Cup Gluten-Free Bread Crumbs
  • 2-3 Mozzarella Sticks, Cut into 10 1-inch pieces

Breading

  • 1 Egg
  • 2 Tbsp Water
  • 3/4 Cup Gluten-Free Panko Bread Crumbs
  • 1/4 Cup Gluten-Free Fine Bread Crumbs
  • 1/2 Cup Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
  • Grapeseed Oil Spray

Instructions
 

Rice Mixture

  • In a large mixing bowl, mix the rice, olive oil, onions, bell pepper, flour, cornstarch, Italian seasoning, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Using a fork or Danish dough whisk, mix until well combined.
  • Add the bread crumbs and mix well.
  • The mixture should be sticky, if it isn't, add 1-2 tablespoons of oil. This will depend on the rice.
  • Using a large cookie scoop (3 tablespoons), scoop the rice mixture into the palm of your hand and make a ball.
  • Place one of the cheese stick pieces in the center and gently roll to enclose the cheese in the rice ball. Place on a plate and continue until you have used all the mixture.
  • Freezer for at least 45 minutes.

Breading

  • Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for 3 minutes.
  • Prepare 3 shallow bowls. In bowl #1, whisk together the egg and water. In bowl #2, add the flour and spread evenly. Lastly, in bowl #3, add the bread crumbs and mix so they are evenly spread out.
  • Take the frozen arancini out of the freezer.
  • Roll in the flour and shake off the excess.
  • Roll in the egg bowl and shake off the excess.
  • Roll in the bread crumbs.
  • Place in the air fryer basket and give them a coat of grapeseed oil cooking spray.
  • Leave space between each one.
  • Air Fry at 380°F for 6 minutes.
  • Flip them and cook for 6 more minutes. If they need to be more crisp or brown, add additional grapeseed oil spray.
  • Repeat steps for the remaining balls.
  • Serve with the sauce of choice.

Notes

If gluten-free is not needed, use regular ingredients.
Make sure to cut the onion into small pieces so that it does not overpower the arancini.
Grapeseed Oil Spray or Olive Oil Spray will help bring out the golden brown coloring.  We prefer grapeseed oil spray as it has a higher smoke point, but either will work.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 297kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 375mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 402IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg

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