Arancini With Peas & Mozzarella

Make the Risotto 

1. Place the chicken stock in a medium pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Once simmering, keep warm over low heat. 
2. Place 2 tablespoons of butter in a separate medium pot over medium heat. Add the onion and salt and cook for 5 minutes or until softened. 
3. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. 
4. Add the rice and stir for 3 minutes, or until the rice is fully coated in the butter and starts to turn translucent around the edges. 
5. Add the wine and cook, stirring often, until the pan is almost dry. 
6. Ladle in 1 cup of the warm chicken stock until the rice is just covered. 
7. Cook and stir often, until the chicken stock is just above the surface of the rice, keeping the liquid at a consistent low boil. Repeat this process until the risotto is creamy and cooked through. 
8. Remove the risotto from the heat and add the remaining butter, Parmigiano Reggiano, peas, lemon zest, and pepper, plus additional salt to taste. 
9. Spread the risotto in an even layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours. You can also do this 1 day before. 

Make the Arancini 

1. Scoop the risotto into ¼-cup portions and form into 2-inch-sized balls. 
2. Stuff a piece of mozzarella into the center of each ball, sealing any holes. Place the risotto balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for 20 minutes.  
3. Place the breadcrumbs into a shallow dish.  
4. Place the flour in a separate shallow dish and season lightly with salt and pepper.  
5. Beat the eggs in a third separate shallow dish.  
6. Remove the risotto balls from the freezer and dredge each risotto ball in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then, evenly coat the risotto balls with the egg mixture, followed by the breadcrumbs. Keep arancini in the freezer until ready to cook. 

Cook the Arancini 

1. Insert the crisper plate into the air fryer basket. 
2. Select the Air Fry function, adjust the temperature to 400°F and time to 4 minutes, then tap Start/Pause to preheat. 
3. Spray the arancini with olive oil spray, then place an even layer onto the preheated crisper plate. You will need to work in batches. Keep the remaining arancini in the freezer. 
4. Select the Air Fry function at 385°F and adjust and time to 15 minutes, then tap Start/Pause. 
5. Remove the arancini when golden brown and crispy, then serve.