Air-Fried Mozzarella Arancini
Air-Fried Mozzarella Arancini delivers crisp, golden shells that give way to a gooey mozzarella core, with nutty Parmesan and Italian herbs in every bite. It’s a lighter spin on the classic appetizer, perfect for parties, game days, or a fun starter before dinner. Serve hot with your favorite marinara for a satisfying contrast of textures and flavors.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air-Fried Mozzarella Arancini, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 14
- Performance
- 21
- General Wellness
- 1
Lightly beat 2 eggs in a large bowl. Stir in rice, Parmesan cheese, butter, cheese sprinkle, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; mix until combined. Cover and chill the mixture for 20 minutes.
- 2
Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (187 degrees C) following the manufacturer's directions.
- 3
Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls. Press a mozzarella cube into the center of each and reshape.
- 4
In a shallow dish, combine bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Lightly beat the remaining egg in a second bowl. Dip each rice ball in the egg, then roll in the bread crumb mixture. Place the rice balls in the air fryer basket and spray with cooking spray.
- 5
Air fry in the preheated air fryer for 6 minutes. Raise the temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and air fry for 3 more minutes.
- Calories 955.76 kcal High 48%
- Protein 21.03 g Good Source 42%
- Carbohydrate 106.33 g 39%
- Total Fat 47.16 g High 60%
- Saturated Fat 13.82 g High 69%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 190.75 mg High 64%
- Sodium 370.7 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 1.31 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 1.22 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 222.26 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 3.92 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 181.36 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 151.73 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 0.13 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.6 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Air Fried Mozzarella Arancini is an Italian appetizer recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 5, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cooking Spray, Eggs, and Fresh Mozzarella Cheese. Each serving provides about 955.76 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air-Fried Mozzarella Arancini?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or snack.
- What is Air-Fried Mozzarella Arancini made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cooking Spray, Eggs, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air-Fried Mozzarella Arancini?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 955.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air-Fried Mozzarella Arancini easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Air-Fried Mozzarella Arancini healthy?
- Air-Fried Mozzarella Arancini has an easyChef Pro health score of 28/100. Per serving, it provides 955.76 calories and 21.03 g of protein, or 42% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 370.7 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.82 g (69% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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