Air Fryer Kimchi Rice Balls with Cheese
Crispy, snackable Korean style kimchi rice balls, in an air-fryer!
Servings 2
Cost $3
Ingredients
- 1 cup Kimchi (cut into small pieces)
- 2 cups Rice
- 1 stalk Green onion, diced
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Furikake
- Your favorite Cheese, cut into about 1 inch cubes (use about one cube per rice ball)
Sauce:
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Ketchup
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
Optional garnish:
- Seaweed strips
- Extra furikake
Instructions
- Prep the rice mixture:Use scissors to cut the kimchi into small pieces. Add the chopped kimchi to the day old rice and mix well with salt, diced green onions, and furikake.
- Form the rice balls:Grab about a palmful of rice and press a small dent in the center. Place a cheese cube inside, then cover it with more rice. Press and squeeze firmly to form a tight rice ball so it does not fall apart.
- Arrange for air frying:Place the rice balls onto the air fryer rack, making sure they are spaced apart.
- Make the glaze:In a small bowl, mix sesame oil, oyster sauce, soy sauce, ketchup, and honey. Brush the sauce generously onto each rice ball.
- Air fry:Cook in the air fryer at 400°F (about 200°C, adjust depending on your air fryer) for about 12 minutes, flipping the rice balls halfway through for even crispiness.
- Finish and serve:Optionally garnish with seaweed strips and extra furikake before serving.