Description
Indulge in these delicious Cheesy Italian Arancini Balls, crispy on the outside with a gooey, cheesy center. Perfect as an appetizer or snack!
Ingredients
Scale
Risotto:
- 2 cups cooked risotto (cooled)
Cheese Mixture:
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Batter:
- 2 large eggs, divided
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
Others:
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Marinara sauce for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Arancini Balls: Scoop chilled risotto, place mozzarella cube in the center, shape into balls.
- Dredge: Roll balls in flour, egg, then breadcrumbs.
- Fry: Fry in hot oil until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with marinara sauce.
Notes
- Chilled risotto makes shaping easier.
- Balls can be prepared ahead and fried just before serving.
- Try adding herbs or sausage to the risotto for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 arancini ball
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
