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plate with 6 air fryer arancini and dipping sauce
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5 from 26 votes

Low Carb Air Fryer Arancini Balls

Perfect appetizer made with a creamy cauliflower risotto recipe and made in the air fryer or oven.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 201kcal
Author: Oscar
Cost: $8

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Make the cauliflower risotto using my Keto Lemon Risotto recipe but omit the lemon from the recipe. Store on a flat plate on wax or parchment paper in the fridge about an hour before using.
  • Preheat air fryer at 400 °F
  • In a medium size bowl combine the pork rind crumbs with the garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper and parmesan.
  • In another medium sized bowl beat 1 large egg
  • Cut 2 oz of mozzarella into 1 inch cubes and slice 2 basil leaves into thin strips.
  • Create an assembly line and form about 2 tablespoons of the risotto into a ball, then flatten it into your cupped hand, but don’t make it too thin, or the filling will ooze out. To the centre add 1 cube of mozzarella and 1 or 2 strips of the basil.
  • Roll the balls into the egg mixture and then the breadcrumb mixture to lightly coat, set aside until all 6 balls are completed. I found it easier to form the 6 balls first and then dip into egg and breadcrumbs.
  • Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and gently place the 6 arancini balls into the air fryer. If you have a small air fryer, you may need to do this in batches. See note if making in baking in the oven method.
  • Spray the arancini balls with cooking spray and air fry for 10 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing from basket to allow them to set. They will fall apart if removed while they are still hot. Top with parmesan and additional basil strip, dip into your favourite low carb sauce.
  • (Refer to the video instructions below if further clarification is needed)

Video

Notes

2g Net Carbs per Arancini ball
** Oven Method - Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
 
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

Nutrition

Serving: 1arancini ball | Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 589mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g