Description
Delicious cheesy Italian arancini balls made with risotto, mozzarella, and Parmesan, perfect for a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked risotto (preferably cooled)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably Italian-style)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled risotto, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Using your hands, take about 2 tablespoons of the risotto mixture and form it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture, placing the formed balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Set up a breading station: Place the flour in one shallow dish, beat the eggs in a second shallow dish, and place the breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
- Roll each risotto ball in the flour, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally coat it with breadcrumbs. Make sure each ball is fully covered.
- In a large skillet, heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F. Carefully add the breaded arancini balls in batches, frying them for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the arancini from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the risotto mixture.
- Experiment with fillings by adding cooked meats, vegetables, or different cheeses inside the arancini balls before breading them.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 100mg