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Cheesy Italian Arancini Balls: Discover a Crispy Delight!

Cheesy Italian Arancini Balls are crispy, golden-brown rice balls filled with gooey mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, perfect for dipping in marinara sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 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
  • 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

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooled risotto, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. With wet hands, take about 2 tablespoons of the risotto mixture and form it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture to create about 12 balls.
  3. Set up a breading station: Place the flour in one shallow dish, beat the eggs in another dish, and put the breadcrumbs in a third dish.
  4. Roll each risotto ball in the flour, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally coat it with breadcrumbs. Ensure each ball is evenly coated.
  5. In a large skillet, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F. Carefully add the arancini balls in batches, frying for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Use a slotted spoon to remove the arancini from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  7. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a spicy kick, add crushed red pepper flakes to the risotto mixture.
  • Experiment with different cheeses, such as fontina or cheddar, for a unique flavor twist.

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