Japanese Cheesy Rice Croquettes (Air Fryer)

Steps

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1. 1
   Finely chop the onion (70g).
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2. 2
   Mince the garlic (1 clove) finely.
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3. 3
   Prepare the dried red chili pepper (1) or cayenne pepper.
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4. 4
   Heat olive oil (1 tbsp) in a pan over medium heat and add the minced garlic and chili.
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5. 5
   Add the chopped onion and sauté until tender.
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6. 6
   Add ground beef (60g), sake (1 tbsp), salt, pepper, and sugar (1 tsp), and sauté until the meat changes color.
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7. 7
   Add tomato purée (120g), consommé powder (1/2 tsp), and MSG (optional), and sauté until the moisture evaporates.
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8. 8
   Add the cooked rice (230g) and mix all ingredients together until well combined.
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9. 9
   Spread the mixed rice on plastic wrap.
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10. 10
    Place cheese pieces (2 slices, quartered) in the center and shape into croquettes. Make 4 pieces for one serving.
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    Dust the croquettes with all-purpose flour (1 tbsp) using a strainer, coating all sides evenly.
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12. 12
    Dip each croquette into beaten egg (1), coating the surface evenly.
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13. 13
    Coat with panko breadcrumbs (2 tbsp).
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14. 14
    Place the breaded rice croquettes in the air fryer basket and spray with about 10 sprays of oil.
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    Air fry at 180°C for 5 minutes.
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16. 16
    Flip the croquettes over and spray with about 10 sprays of oil again.
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17. 17
    Continue air frying at 180°C for another 5 minutes until golden and crispy.
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