Description
Crispy fried arancini stuffed with melted cheese and served with marinara sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce (for serving)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix cooked rice, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, pepper, and oregano in a bowl.
- Take a spoonful of the mixture and form a ball, pressing a small piece of mozzarella into the center.
- Roll each ball in breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the rice balls in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for better texture.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough to prevent sticking.
- You can bake the arancini at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes if you prefer a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 arancini
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: arancini, rice balls, Italian, fried snacks, marinara sauce