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CHEETOS® FLAMIN' HOT® Rice Balls

Prep Time:

10 min

Cook Time:

20 min

Total Time:

30 min

Servings:

3

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

Ingredients

How to make it

  • 1

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

  • 2

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

  • 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.

  • 4

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

  • 5

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

  • 6

    Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips & Tricks

  • Serve with soy sauce for dipping, pickled ginger and wasabi if desired.

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