Air Fryer Crispy Kimchi Fried Rice Balls
These crispy rice balls combine two amazing ingredients: kimchi and cheese! Not only are they easy to make, they also taste delicious and give you a satisfying crunch with a cheesy surprise inside.
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl mix together the kimchi fried rice and grated mozzarella until combined.
- 2
Scoop 4 tablespoons of the fried rice mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap and flatten with the back of a spoon. Place a cube of mozzarella in the center, then wrap tightly in the plastic wrap shape the rice into a ball, completely encasing the cheese. Repeat with the remaining ingredients; you should have 8 rice balls total.
- 3
Chill the rice balls in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, up to overnight.
- 4
Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (198°C).
- 5
Place 4 of the rice balls in the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes, until crispy and golden brown. Repeat with the remaining rice balls.
- 6
Serve hot.
- 7
Enjoy!
Recipe from tasty.co
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Ingredients (3)
- •2 cups kimchi fried rice
- •1 cup grated low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- •8 ½-inch cubes of low-moisture mozzarella cheese,
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