Description
Crispy Cheesy Arancini are delicious Italian rice balls filled with melted cheese and coated in breadcrumbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked risotto
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix cooked risotto with Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano.
- Take a small portion of the mixture and flatten it in your palm.
- Place a cube of mozzarella cheese in the center and shape into a ball.
- Dip each ball in beaten egg, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry the arancini until golden brown on all sides.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Notes
- Use cold risotto for easier shaping.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
- For a lighter version, bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 arancino
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: arancini, Italian, cheese, rice balls, appetizer