Keto Cauliflower Arancini
Servings: 8 balls
Calories: 119kcal
Transform traditional arancini into a keto-friendly version by replacing rice with cauliflower. These keto cauliflower arancini retain the same irresistible flavors and crispy texture, while significantly reducing the carbohydrate content. Get ready to savor every bite of these cheesy and flavorful cauliflower rice balls!
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Ingredients
Cauliflower Balls
- 3 cups cauliflower rice
- 1 tablespoons oregano
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 medium egg beaten
- ½ cup Cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Filling
- 8 balls fresh mozzarella
- 2 teaspoons red chili flakes
Coating
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and add the cauliflower rice. Cook for about 10 minutes until cooked evenly, stirring occasionally.
- Allow to cool.
- In a bowl, place the cauliflower rice, add the egg, Cheddar cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper. Combine well into a wet dough mixture.
- Take a small handful of the cauliflower mixture in your hand and fashion into a ball. About the size of a large walnut.
- Flatten the ball out then place of the mozzarella balls and a sprinkling of chili flakes in the center.
- Gently squeeze and mold the edges of the cauliflower rice around the mozzarella ball until it is covered. You may need to pat the cauliflower into a ball shape.
- Dip the ball into the Parmesan cheese and roll until covered.
Bake in Oven
- Preheat the oven to 180C/375F degrees.
- Place the arancini balls on a parchment paper lined baking tray.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden.
- Serve warm with a side of marinara sauce.
Cook in Air Fryer
- Preheat the air fryer as per the manufacturer's instructions.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil and place the cauliflower arancini in it, in a single layer.
- Cook for 10 minutes at 190C/380F degrees.
- Serve warm with a side of marinara sauce.
Notes
Makes 8 large arancini balls.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1ball | Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 2g | Net Carbohydrates: 4g