Air Fryer Crispy Artichoke and Brown Rice Bites with Lemon Dill Cream

Name: Air Fryer Crispy Artichoke and Brown Rice Bites with Lemon Dill Cream
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 34 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: 8.5 oz canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped; 1 cup cooked brown rice; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 large egg; 3 tbsp finely chopped chives; 1 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp lemon zest; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill

Golden, crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside bites made with artichoke hearts, brown rice, and Parmesan cheese. They are served with a fresh lemon dill yogurt cream that balances the crunchy texture with a bright herbal finish.

20 minPrep

14 minCook

34 minTotal

4Servings

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings

240 g canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped (well escurridos)
180 g cooked brown rice (cold or at room temperature)
50 g grated Parmesan cheese (more a poco extra for terminar optional)
60 g panko breadcrumbs (divided)
1 unit large egg (beaten)
15 g finely chopped chives
3 g garlic powder
4 g lemon zest (divided)
4 g salt (divided)
1 g black pepper (divided)
15 ml olive oil (more a poco for engrasar)
160 g plain Greek yogurt
15 ml lemon juice
8 g chopped fresh dill

Nutrition facts

per serving

210 kcal

Calories

9 g

Protein

20 g

Carbs

10 g

Fat

3 g

Fiber

17 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

GlutenDairyEggs

Instructions

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1. In a large bowl, combine the chopped artichoke hearts, cooked brown rice, grated Parmesan cheese, 40 g panko (about 2/3 cup), the beaten egg, chives, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, and olive oil until the mixture holds together when pressed.
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2. With slightly damp hands, shape the mixture into 12 compact bites, like small croquettes or thick patties. Place the remaining panko on a plate and lightly coat each bite for a crispier exterior.
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3. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes. Lightly grease the basket or line it with perforated air fryer parchment.
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4. Arrange the bites in a single layer in the basket, leaving space between them. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 12 to 14 minutes, carefully flipping halfway through, until golden and firm.
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5. Meanwhile, make the cream by stirring together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, fresh dill, remaining lemon zest, remaining salt, and remaining black pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
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6. Serve the bites hot with the lemon dill cream on the side or spooned over the top. If desired, finish with a little extra grated Parmesan and chopped chives.

Chef tips

Drain the artichokes very well so the mixture does not become wet. If the mixture feels loose, add 1 to 2 extra tablespoons of panko before shaping the bites.

Substitutions

You can replace the brown rice with cooked quinoa. Dill can be swapped for fresh parsley, and Parmesan can be replaced with Pecorino for a sharper flavor.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
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- Browns food with very little oil
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
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