Air Fryer Cheesy Rice Bites

Name: Air Fryer Cheesy Rice Bites
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 200g Rice; 50g Egg; 30g Cheese; Cooking oil; Salt & pepper

1 serving30 minbeginner

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Air Fryer20 min Pan16 min Oven30 min

Steps· Oven

1
Heat the oven to 220 C (200 C fan) and line a baking tray with baking paper.
2
Mix the cooked rice, egg, cheese, salt, and pepper and shape into small cakes.
3
Put on the tray and brush lightly with oil.
4
Bake for 18-22 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden.

Storage & leftovers

Refrigerate for up to 2 days and reheat in the air fryer until piping hot throughout.

Student tip

Skip pouring in extra oil — a light spray is plenty to crisp this up. Too much oil or fat isn't healthy and just makes the basket greasy.

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