Air Fryer Italian Arancini with Saffron Rice
Crispy golden arancini made with saffron risotto and mozzarella, air-fried to perfection. Authentic Italian comfort food in 30 minutes.
AI SCORE
91
/100
⏱️
40 min
Time
👥
4 people
Servings
🔥
385 kcal
Calories
📊
medium
Difficulty
Ingredients
- 300g cooked risotto rice, cooled
- Pinch of saffron threads
- 100g mozzarella, cubed
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 150g breadcrumbs
- 50g parmesan, grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1
Soak saffron in 2 tbsp warm water for 10 minutes, then mix into cooled risotto
2
Form rice into 12 balls, placing a cube of mozzarella in the center of each
3
Dip each ball in beaten egg, then roll in breadcrumbs mixed with parmesan
4
Preheat air fryer to 200°C
5
Brush arancini with olive oil and air fry for 12-15 minutes, turning halfway until golden
6
Serve immediately while cheese is still molten
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