(but it’s much better with panko)8 servingsair frying

Arancini (Crispy Risotto Balls)

By Augusta Quiñones

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8 Servings

Arancini (Crispy Risotto Balls)
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Recipe Details

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 10 min

Cooking Technique: Air Frying

Cuisine: Italian

Yield: 8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup panko
  • 2 tbsp. sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup leftover risotto
  • 8 cubes goat cheese or mantecoso cheese, optional
  • Teriyaki sauce, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a deep dish, mix the panko with the sesame seeds and paprika. Set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat the egg. Set aside.
  3. Dampen your hands to divide the risotto into 8 portions and shape into balls. As an option, insert a small cheese cube in each ball and seal so it doesn’t ooze out while cooking.
  4. Dip each ball in the beaten egg and then into the panko mixture. Set aside.
  5. On the Instant Vortex control panel, press Air Fry, setting the time to 10 minutes and the temperature to 400˚F / 205˚C. Press Start.
  6. Once Add Food appears on the display, open the basket and place the balls inside. Close.
  7. When Turn Food appears on the display, remove the basket from the Instant Vortex and shake gently to turn the balls over. Reinsert the Instant Vortex basket and close.
  8. When the timer goes off, open the compartment and remove the balls. Serve immediately with teriyaki sauce, or sauce of choice.

Notes

This recipe can be doubled or divided easily to the amount of leftover risotto you have., You can use breadcrumbs instead of panko if desired. If you do, it is best to double the layer of egg and breadcrumbs to add crispiness.

About the chef

Augusta Quiñones

Augusta Quiñones

Augusta Quiñones is passionate about creating simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes that focus on using 10 ingredients or fewer and are ready in under 30 minutes. Driven by her own health journey, she transformed her diet to avoid processed foods and embrace fresh, whole ingredients, discovering a world of new flavors and textures. Quiñones believes in the profound impact food has on both our health and the environment, and she loves sharing her recipes, which are secretly healthy yet always satisfying. Her cooking philosophy centers around making wholesome eating accessible, enjoyable, and flavorful.

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