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Festive Air Fryer
Rice Balls

Fry up a cheesy rice ball bursting with flavor.

Yield | 30 pieces (4 Arancini = 1 serving)

Ingredients:

Cooking instructions:

Step 1

Make Rice-A-Roni® Cheddar Broccoli according to package instructions.

Step 2

Once rice has finished cooking, remove from heat, and add broccoli, green onion, and shredded cheese. Mix well to incorporate.

Step 3

Pour mixture onto a large shallow tray or plate and refrigerate to cool.

Step 4

Once completely cooled and rice has set, portion into heaping one tablespoon-sized balls.

Step 5

One at a time, dust the balls in flour, then coat with egg and breadcrumbs.

Step 6

Fry the arancini, for approximately 2 ½ minutes at 350°F or until golden brown and crispy.

Step 7

Allow to cool slightly before serving, then enjoy!

Nutritional Information

Calories 310. Total Fat 9g. Saturated Fat 3.5g. Trans Fat 0g. Cholesterol 55mg. Sodium 420mg. Total Carbohydrate 43g. Dietary Fiber 2g. Total Sugars 3g. Added Sugars 1g. Protein 12g. Vitamin D 0mcg. Calcium 160mg. Iron 2mg. Potassium 188mg.

The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.