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Air-Fryer Quinoa Arancini

Name: Air-Fryer Quinoa Arancini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 package (9 ounces) ready-to-serve quinoa or 1-3/4 cups cooked quinoa; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten, divided use; 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs, divided; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 6 cubes part-skim mozzarella cheese (3/4 inch each); Cooking spray; Warmed pasta sauce, optional

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

3 servings

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023

We love arancini, but they're not the healthiest option! I wanted to make a version that we could enjoy guilt-free. I substituted quinoa for rice and tried baking instead of frying. Now we can have these air-fryer arancini anytime. —Sabrina Ovadia, New York, New York

Air-Fryer Quinoa Arancini Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

1 package (9 ounces) ready-to-serve quinoa or 1-3/4 cups cooked quinoa
2 large eggs, lightly beaten, divided use
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs, divided
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 cubes part-skim mozzarella cheese (3/4 inch each)
Cooking spray
Warmed pasta sauce, optional

Directions

Preheat air fryer to 375°. Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Stir in 1 egg, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, oil, basil and seasonings.

Divide into 6 portions. Shape each portion around a cheese cube to cover completely, forming a ball.
Place remaining egg and 1/2 cup bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip quinoa balls in egg, then roll in bread crumbs. Place on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 6-8 minutes. If desired, serve with pasta sauce.

If you don’t have an air fryer, you can make this recipe in a deep-fryer, electric skillet or on the stovetop.

Nutrition Facts

2 arancini: 423 calories, 19g fat (6g saturated fat), 142mg cholesterol, 1283mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 21g protein.

Air-Fryer Quinoa Arancini

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