Arancini
Delicious and crispy Italian rice balls filled with creamy risotto and mozzarella cheese.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 arancini 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked risotto
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, diced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Begin by shaping the cooked risotto into small balls, placing a cube of mozzarella in the center of each.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each risotto ball in flour, dip in the eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot.
- Fry the arancini in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes each.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- For a different flavor, add herbs like basil or parsley to the risotto.
- Arancini can be made in advance and frozen before frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 arancini
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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