Air-Fryer Quinoa Arancini

Name: Air-Fryer Quinoa Arancini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean
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

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:10min

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

Updated at: Wed, 17 Dec 2025 22:23:35 GMT