CHEETOS^® FLAMIN' HOT^® Rice Balls

Prep Time:

10 min

Cook Time:

20 min

Total Time:

30 min

Servings:

With ooey-gooey cheesy centers, these air-fried sushi rice balls are a fusion of tasty flavors.

Ingredients

1 cup CHEETOS^® Crunchy FLAMIN’ HOT^® Cheese Flavored Snacks
1 ½ cups fresh cooked sushi rice (hot)
Sesame oil, for coating hands
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Step 1
In small food processor, pulse CHEETOS^® Crunchy FLAMIN' HOT^® Cheese Flavored Snacks until finely ground. Transfer to shallow bowl.

Step 2
Using rice paddle or spatula, fluff cooked sushi rice in saucepan. Keep warm with lid to prevent rice from drying out.

Step 3
Coat hands with sesame oil and shape 1/2 cup rice into patty. Add 2 tbsp mozzarella to center, top with 1 tsp crushed CHEETOS^® and finish with 2 tbsp mozzarella. Close up rice ball to enclose filling and squeeze to shape it into a triangle. Roll in more ground CHEETOS^® to coat. Repeat to make 3 balls total.

Step 4
Preheat air-fryer to 400°F according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Step 5
Arrange rice balls in air-fryer basket. Air-fry, flipping halfway through, for 8 minutes.

Step 6
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.