Cauliflower Rice (Arancini) Balls - Air Fryer Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How long to heat up arancini in air fryer? ›

You can eat the arancini hot out of the fryer, or store in the refrigerator in a covered container for up to 5 days. To reheat, place in oven (or toaster oven) preheated to 400 degrees for 10 minutes, or reheat in an air fryer at 400 degrees for 5 minutes.

7 - Refrigerate your arancini for 4 hours before dipping in the batter and breadcrumbs. This sets it so that it becomes firmer and won't fall apart. Some also place their arancini in the freezer for 2 hours before frying although I didn't try this (and you may have to increase your frying time).

Although the preparation of arancini is very similar to that of supplì there are two significant distinctions. Arancini are generally considerably larger than supplì, about twice the size. An arancino is more likely to be stuffed with ragù (or peas and prosciutto) rather than having it incorporated into the rice.

If you don't have a lot of time to chill the rice, make sure it's spread out as thin as possible. It's important for the starches to gel in order for the rice balls to stick together. The minimum amount of time that I have chilled the rice is 1 hour, and the arancini held together successfully.

Transfer to a tray and set aside. Half-fill a large, heavy-based saucepan with vegetable oil and heat over medium-low until it reads 170C on a cooking thermometer or until a piece of bread turns golden brown in the oil within 45 seconds.

Oven Method

Arancini can be reheated in an oven to restore their crispiness. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and place the arancini on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. They should heat for approximately 10-12 minutes.

There are many variations of fillings for Arancini. This time I mixed Mozzarella and Parmigiano cheese right in with the rice which helped the rice ball stick together, plus added some amazing cheesy deliciousness! I typically place a small amount of Bolognese sauce (chop meat sauce) in the center of the rice ball.

Short or medium-grain rice is required as its sticky nature helps shape the onigiri without falling apart. Long-grain rice such as Jasmine rice isn't sticky enough. Using warm rice helps the onigiri hold its shape as cold rice isn't very sticky. Wet your hands with water and apply a pinch of salt.

Now, firmly hand-press the rice balls to keep them from falling apart while grilling. For Yaki Onigiri, you'll want to press the rice ball a bit more tightly than you would a regular onigiri. First, moisten both palms with a bit of water to prevent the rice from sticking.

Arancini (UK: /ˌærənˈtʃiːni/, US: /ˌɑːr-/, Italian: [aranˈtʃiːni]; Sicilian: [aɾanˈtʃiːnɪ, -ˈdʒiː-]; sg. : arancino), also known as, depending on the region but also on the different areas of the same region, arancine ( sg. : arancina), are Italian rice balls that are stuffed, coated with breadcrumbs and deep-fried.

Is arancini good for you? ›

In its traditional form, prepared with white rice and deep-fried, arancini is a food item with considerable caloric and fat content, which could lead to weight gain when consumed excessively.

Short-grain Asian rice, such as sushi rice, produced the best results in our tests; however, you can use risotto rice such as arborio or carnaroli and still get good results.

If your risotto is too wet to shape, add extra parmesan to thicken it. It's less messy to coat the patties if you use one hand to flour and crumb them, and the other to dip them in the sticky egg.

Use short-grained sushi rice and cook according to the directions. I like to add about 1/4 cup more water per cup of rice to make it stickier. Place a couple tablespoons of the cooked rice in the center of the plastic wrap. Place your desired fillings on top of the rice.

It's easy to reheat Sicilian risotto balls that have been refrigerated. Simply set the arancini on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Reheating rice in an air fryer

Air fryers are more popular than ever before, and they are a great tool for reheating all different types of rice. Simply pop your rice into your air fryer, cover it with aluminium foil and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until your rice is hot.